ACTIVlist Update - February 29, 2016
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Canada agrees to special court for transnationals to sue governments with CETA Media Availability: CETA announcement is smoke and mirrors: Council of Canadians
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While negotiations on the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) were concluded almost three years ago, Canada and the EU announced today that they have agreed to changes to the controversial investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) provision in the yet-to-be ratified deal.
Top 5 concerns about the Energy East Pipeline: Presentation to Winnipeg City Council
It was inspiring to see the Council of Canadians Winnipeg chapter and the Manitoba Energy Justice Coalition present to Winnipeg City Hall this morning on the risks of the Energy East pipeline on Winnipeg's drinking water. The meeting was also featured in a CBC article. Here are five of the top concerns that I gathered from the presentation.
Delivering Community Power: How Canada Post can be the hub of our next economy
Today I attended the launch of Delivering Community Power: How Canada Post can be the hub of our next Economy.
PEI chapter holds workshp on racism and discrimination
The Council of Canadians PEI chapter held a workshop on Saturday Feb. 27 about racism and discrimination.
Mid-Island chapter at water ceremony to defend Shawnigan Lake
The Council of Canadians Mid-Island chapter attended a Sacred Land & Sacred Waters ceremony on Sat. Feb. 27.
Grassy Narrows at the UN to call for water justice
Grassy Narrows (Asubpeechoseewagong) First Nation resident Judy Da Silva was at the United Nations in Geneva last week to speak about her nation's struggle for the right to water.
Winnipeg chapter says 'carbon budget' must enter our political vocabulary
The Council of Canadians Winnipeg chapter says "keeping it in the ground" must be part of the national conversation.
UN says the TPP threatens Indigenous rights
The United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur for Indigenous Rights Victoria Tauli-Corpuz says the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) threatens Indigenous land rights.
Kent County chapter ready to resist fracking again if necessary
The Council of Canadians Kent County chapter remains committed to fighting against fracking in New Brunswick.
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