ACTIVlist Update - October 31, 2016
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Opinion: Put down the selfie sticks and protect water in Canada Media Release: Road to CETA adoption still riddled with obstacles, clear debate needed
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There’s no question we had it bad with the former Harper government. It slashed protections for 99 per cent of lakes and rivers that previously existed in the Navigable Waters Protection Act and removed safeguards under other water legislation.
Five major obstacles to the ratification & implementation of CETA
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and European Union leaders signed the Canada-European Union... Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) on Sunday, but signing and ratification are two very different things. The agreement still faces an uphill ratification battle that could be played out over the next five years.
Ear plugs for Standing Rock
This weekend, the Council of Canadians provided 1000 pairs of earplugs to the water protectors in North Dakota who are opposing the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL).
Council of Canadians disappointed in Navigation Protection Act review
Last Thursday, I presented to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities on the Council of Canadians' position on the Navigation Protection Act, formerly the Navigable Waters Protection Act.
Trudeau signs CETA amid protests in Brussels
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and European Union leaders signed the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) this morning.
Barlow & Yussuff tour opposes the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Council of Canadians chairperson will be participating in an upcoming Canadian Labour Congress tour alongside CLC president Hassan Yussuff in opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
Kent County chapter expresses solidarity with water protectors opposing the Dakota Access pipeline
The Council of Canadians Kent County chapter, Kent County Environment Watch and allies gathered today to express their solidarity with the resistance by water protectors against the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Barlow takes 'Boiling Point' book tour to Peterborough, Nov. 1
Council of Canadians chairperson Maude Barlow will be speaking in Peterborough this coming Tuesday about her new book, Boiling Point: Government Neglect, Corporate Abuse, and Canada’s Water Crisis.
Centre Wellington chapter to rally against Nestle on October 31
The Council of Canadians Centre Wellington chapter will be taking part in a SaveOurWater.ca rally against Nestle on October 31 starting at 6:00 pm.
WIN! CETA may be signed, but its investment provisions & ratification are in doubt
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is scheduled to sign the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) tomorrow.
Nestle bottled water-takings put Guelph's drinking water supply at risk
A City of Guelph reports says Nestle water-takings pose a risk to Guelph's drinking water security.
Comox Valley chapter holds public forum on Pacific Northwest LNG terminal, Site C dam
The Council of Canadians Comox Valley chapter held a public forum last night titled Liquefied Fracked Gas: Risky Economic and Ecological Business.
Pharmaceutical giant helps organize Liberal Party fundraiser
The federal lobbying commissioner is investigating the role Apotex Inc. is playing in a Liberal Party fundraiser that will take place in Toronto on November 7.
Victoria chapter attends electoral reform consultation with federal minister
The Council of Canadians Victoria chapter participated in a consultation on electoral reform with the Minister of Democratic Institutions last night.
Media Release: Liberal government plans to ratify CETA don't make it a done deal
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