ACTIVlist Update - October 27, 2016

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CETA moves forward, but without controversial 'investment protection' provisions
An 11th hour deal has been struck between Belgium and the Belgian region of Wallonia to allow the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) to move forward.

Town hall hears Site C dam is a "$9 billion heist"
The Council of Canadians and Wilderness Committee held a town hall meeting last night on the Site C dam.

Saint John chapter hosts Gordon... Laxer talk on 'After the Sands'
The Council of Canadians Saint John chapter hosted a talk by Gordon Laxer on his book After the Sands: Energy and Ecological Security for Canadians.

Council of Canadians delivers 20,000 petitions against the TPP to Parliament Hill
Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated, "It’s difficult to imagine a world where Canada would turn its back on [the Trans-Pacific Partnership given it includes] three of its top five trading partners."

Council of Canadians backs national student day of action, November 2
The Canadian Federation of Students will have a national day of action on November 2 to call for the elimination of tuition fees and universal access to public, post-secondary education in Canada.

Fredericton chapter hosts 'After the Sands' public forum with Gordon Laxer
The Council of Canadians Fredericton chapter hosted a talk by Gordon Laxer on his book After the Sands: Energy and Ecological Security for Canadians.

Trudeau signals Canada will ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has given "his strongest indication yet" that he will ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), according to Bloomberg News.

South Shore chapter opposes Shell's oil drilling in the Atlantic Ocean
The Council of Canadians South Shore chapter is working to defend the Atlantic Ocean from oil drilling through its project, the Campaign to Protect Offshore Nova Scotia (CPONS).

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MEDIA RELEASE: CETA cheerleaders shouldn't break out the bubbly just yet

MEDIA RELEASE: New Report: Time for Trudeau to keep his water protection promises



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