[ACTIVlist] ACTIVlist Update - December 2, 2015
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Paris Climate talks: Tracking Pledges, Equity and Canada
It’s that time of year again. I’m overwhelmed with glitzy pop renditions of holiday music while my email and facebook accounts explode with news of the UN climate negotiations. Held in Paris France this year, there are heightened expectations for a new global treaty.
New Brunswick chapter... activists mobilize for Dr. Eilish Cleary
CBC reports, "New Brunswick's chief medical officer of health was working on a study of the controversial herbicide glyphosate when she was put on leave, CBC News has learned..."
Vancouver/Burnaby chapter calls on Vancouver city council to reject the TPP
The Vancouver/Burnaby chapter spoke at Vancouver City Hall yesterday in support of a motion to oppose the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
Real change to the electoral system means proportional representation
A significant poll of nearly 3,000 people has been released today, revealing very encouraging findings on the public’s views about several forms of electoral reform. The survey by Abacus Data, commissioned by the Broadbent Institute, also assesses what the results of the 2015 federal election would have looked like if voting had taken place using ranked/preferential ballots or proportional representation (PR).
Report from the ground at COP21: The first few days
Yesterday marked the first official day in Paris of COP21, the United Nations climate conference. As part of the Canadian Youth Delegation (CYD) and a representative of the Council of Canadians, I see my role as a voice that holds our leaders in Canada and across the world accountable to the people.
Former CAPP vice-president now chief of staff to Trudeau's natural resources minister
There are numerous questions to be asked about natural resources minister Jim Carr's choice of his chief of staff.
Hinton chapter screens 'This Changes Everything'
The Council of Canadians Hinton chapter screened the film 'This Changes Everything' last night.
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