ACTIVlist Update - June 20, 2016
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ACTION ALERT: Premier Wynne: Do what's right for Grassy Narrows
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“After 57 years of devastating contamination of their waters, the people of Grassy Narrows are owed a debt of justice. It is the premier’s responsibility to ensure that their rights are finally respected and upheld.” –Maude Barlow
Council of Canadians to demand water protection in federal review process
The federal government has just announced "a comprehensive review of federal environmental and regulatory... processes".
Peterborough chapter rallies for hospital food workers
The Council of Canadians Peterborough chapter rallied for local hospital food workers today.
Maude Barlow calls on Ottawa mayor to renaturalize site at Mooney's Bay Park
Council of Canadians chairperson Maude Barlow has joined with numerous other prominent Ottawa residents to call on Mayor Jim Watson and City Council to "renaturalize" an area of Mooney's Bay Park that has been bulldozed to make way for a mega-playstructure.
Thunder Bay chapter takes action against Hydro One privatization
The Council of Canadians Thunder Bay chapter helped leaflet and canvass door-to-door yesterday in opposition to the privatization of Hydro One, the publicly-owned electricity transmission and distribution utility.
Will Trudeau trade migrant rights to get CETA ratified?
The Canadian government's requirement of a visa for all travellers from Romania has put a strain on the ratification of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
Barlow receives honorary Doctorate of Laws from University of Windsor
Council of Canadians chairperson Maude Barlow received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Windsor this afternoon.
Media Release: New federal review should restore and improve water protections, says Council of Canadians
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