[ACTIVlist] ACTIVlist Update - June 5, 2015
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Action Alert: Premier Wynne: Keep hydro public
Action Alert: #Pledge2Protect our lakes and rivers
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Barlow addresses Canadian Federation of Nurses Union convention
Council of Canadians chairperson Maude Barlow addressed the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) biennial convention in Halifax this morning.
Edmonton chapter protests Trudeau's support for... Harper's C-51
The Council of Canadians Edmonton chapter protested Liberal Party leader Justin Trudeau's support for C-51, the Harper government's so-called anti-terrorism bill, yesterday.
South Niagara chapter to hold forum on the right to local food
The Council of Canadians South Niagara chapter will hold a public forum on the right to local food called 'Local Food: The Policy Landscape' in Welland today.
Chilliwack chapter greets Caribou Legs
The Council of Canadians Chilliwack chapter greeted Indigenous runner and water justice activist Caribou Legs at the Sto:lo Resource Centre on Thursday morning.
Barlow receives Bread and Roses Award from the CFNU
Council of Canadians chairperson Maude Barlow was presented with the prestigious Bread and Roses Award this afternoon by the Canadian Federation of Nurses Union.
International Social Movements Gathering in Detroit
Over the weekend, more than 300 community organizers and activists gathered in Detroit for the International Social Movements Gathering on Water Rights and Housing Rights.
Harper designates "foreign trade zones" in Alberta
The Council of Canadians is looking into the implications of the Harper government establishing foreign trade zones in Edmonton and Calgary.
Council of Canadians opposes the privatization of Hydro One
The Ontario government has taken another step towards privatizing the publicly-owned electricity utility Hydro One.
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