ACTIVlist Update - November 8, 2016
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WIN! Ethanol refinery on Lake Ontario shelved
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The proposed ethanol project that was to be built on the shores of Lake Ontario has been officially shelved.
WIN! PEI votes for proportional representation
Prince Edward Island has voted for electoral reform and the mixed member proportional representation (MMPR) system.
Guelph chapter presents deputation to City Council against Nestle water-takings
The Council of Canadians Guelph chapter was at Guelph City Hall last night... to support a motion that would have the City of Guelph send a letter to the Ontario provincial government stating its "concern that the permit to take water is not in the best interest of the City of Guelph and the watershed shared by the City of Guelph".
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The Council rejects RCMP criminalization of land defenders
The Council of Canadians is concerned by the RCMP National Intelligence Coordination Centre's Project SITKA.
Montreal chapter at #NoDAPL solidarity march
The Council of Canadians Montreal chapter was at a solidarity rally in support of Standing Rock yesterday.
Quinte chapter delivers #EveryLakeEveryRiver report to Liberal MP
The Council of Canadians Quinte chapter has delivered our new water report along with jars of water to the office of Bay of Quinte Liberal MP Neil Ellis.
10 Compelling Reasons Why Mount Allison University and Sackville Should Oppose Energy East
On November 5th, the Peace and Friendship Alliance arrived in Sackville to listen to Mount Allison University students on their efforts to have Mount Allison University and the Town of Sackville state their opposition to the proposed Energy East pipeline. Representatives from all 4 New Brunswick chapters of Council of Canadians were In attendance.
Barlow speaks about 'Boiling Point' in Midhurst
Council of Canadians chairperson Maude Barlow spoke in Midhurst this evening about her book, Boiling Point: Government Neglect, Corporate Abuse and Canada's Water Crisis.
Trudeau's ocean "protection" plan signals looming approval of Kinder Morgan tar sands pipeline
The Trudeau government has announced a $1.5 billion "Oceans Protection Plan" just weeks before it is expected to approve Kinder Morgan's $6.8 billion Trans Mountain tar sands pipeline.
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