ACTIVlist Update - May 3, 2016
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NATIONAL VICTORY! Canadian Chamber of Commerce Cancels Letter Campaign on Energy East
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Last night was arguably one of the most stormy and surprising Council meetings in recent memory here in Fredericton...
WIN! Edmundston passes resolution to protect their drinking water from the Energy East pipeline
The City of Edmundston, New Brunswick has passed a resolution expressing concern about the Energy East pipeline and the impact it could have on the city's source... of drinking water.
Council of Canadians supports action against Quebec extra-billing law
The Council of Canadians supports Réseau FADOQ, along with Quebec and national health care advocates in Montreal today as they demand the federal government fulfill their responsibility and enforce the Canadian Health Act (CHA)
Guelph chapter holds public forum on the TPP with parliamentary secretary to the trade minister
The Council of Canadians Guelph chapter held a town hall meeting on the Trans-Pacific Partnership on April 27.
St. John's chapter supports growing mobilizations against austerity
The Council of Canadians St. John's chapter is in the midst of massive and growing mobilizations against the provincial government's austerity budget.
Water shut offs resume in Detroit
The Detroit News reports, "Hundreds lined up outside the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department’s East Side Customer Service Center Saturday in a last-minute effort to avoid having their water service shut off..."
TransCanada CEO says new emission rules not necessary
The Chief Executive Officer of TransCanada, the company behind the proposed Energy East pipeline, says new emission measures are not needed.
Victoria chapter calls on defence minister to help protect Shawnigan Lake drinking water
The Council of Canadians Victoria chapter was at a protest at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt yesterday calling on the federal defence minister to help them defend the right to water.
Bad medicine pt. 2
In Part 1 we ended with the question: So what (or who) is driving this Liberal government to follow the Harper governments path in championing trade deals that are not in the interest of the country and why is this government evading its responsibilities to improve health of Canadians?
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