[ACTIVlist] ACTIVlist Update - October 5, 2015
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Action Alert:
Tell party leaders: Reject the TPP
Media Release:
Next government must reject TPP
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What's in the Trans-Pacific Partnership?
Canada, the United States, Mexico and nine other countries – together representing more than 40 per cent of the... global economy – announced the conclusion of negotiations on the massive Trans-Pacific Partnership 'free trade' deal this morning. What's in that agreement and why should we be concerned?
Leap Manifesto Sets Sights on a Green Canada by 2050
The time is coming when we will have no choice but to confront climate change and growing inequality, and we can only hope we will have the tools to cope. The Leap Manifesto is a way to think ourselves out of this box of inaction and lack of forward vision. After a decade of grey, it is time to dream in colour.
Barlow introduces Klein & Lewis at 'This Changes Everything' screening in Ottawa
Council of Canadians chairperson Maude Barlow introduced Naomi Klein and Avi Lewis at the Mayfair Theatre in Ottawa this evening just prior to a special screening of their new film 'This Changes Everything'.
Three things to look for as TPP talks are expected to conclude today
It is expected that Canada, the United States, Mexico, Japan and eight other countries will conclude the Trans-Pacific Partnership 'free trade' deal at some point today.
Council of Canadians set to battle Nestle's expansion plans in southern Ontario
Council of Canadians chairperson Maude Barlow will be visiting Elora, Ontario later this month to speak against the Middlebrook Water Company being purchased by Nestle Waters.
St. John's chapter protests Harper visit to Newfoundland & Labrador today
The Council of Canadians St. John's chapter protested Conservative leader Stephen Harper's visit to Newfoundland and Labrador today.
Windsor chapter marches for justice in Detroit
The Council of Canadians Windsor chapter marched in Detroit today for "complete justice" including the human right to water and sanitation.
Sudbury chapter at Sisters in Spirit march
The Council of Canadians Sudbury chapter participated in a Sisters in Spirit march yesterday calling for a national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women.
Victoria chapter at noise demo against Pacific Northwest LNG terminal
The Council of Canadians Victoria chapter was at a noise demonstration against the proposed Pacific Northwest liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal on Lax U'u'la (Lelu Island) earlier today.
Fact checking fevered journalism
Earlier this week, the Globe and Mail ran an
article regarding health care in Canada. In a classic piece of partisan elections journalism, the author seemed to be trumping the false rhetoric and talking points directly out of the Conservative's playbook. While any discussion on health care in the media is welcomed during this election, the piece in question was bereft of quality and factual analysis the topic deserves. The follow is a version of the letter to the editor which, not surprisingly, was not printed.
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