ACTIVlist Update - November 28, 2016
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Trudeau's make it or break it pipeline choice
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A government is appreciated, or not, for the choices that it makes. Some choices pack more of a punch than others, and some choices make or break a government. Even choosing not to do something, or delaying a decision, can transform into a pivotal moment for a government.
PEI chapter calls on Premier MacLauchlan to #HonourTheVote on electoral reform
The Council of Canadians Prince... Edward Island chapter is calling on Premier Wade MacLauchlan and his provincial government to honour the vote.
Chapters across the country challenge Nestle water-takings
This weekend, Council of Canadians chapters in South Shore, Guelph, Centre Wellington, Chilliwack, Powell River, Northumberland County, Peterborough, Quinte, Kitchener-Waterloo, and Kent County handed out "Boycott Nestle" buttons and stickers, and encouraged people to sign our Boycott Nestle Pledge.
Saint John chapter calls on Trudeau to protect the Mispec River
The Council of Canadians Saint John chapter is calling for greater federal protection for every lake and every river in Canada.
Williams Lake chapter opposed to rail tie burning at biomass plant
The Council of Canadians Williams Lake chapter is opposing the burning of railroad ties to generate electricity at a local biomass plant.
Council of Canadians calls on President Obama to rescind DAPL permits, reject Dec. 5 eviction notice
The Council of Canadians continues to express its solidarity with the 20,000 water protectors from 600 Indigenous nations now at Standing Rock to oppose the 570,000 barrel per day fracked oil Dakota Access Pipeline.
Victoria chapter to hold public forum on bike lanes and climate justice on Nov. 29
The Council of Canadians Victoria chapter will be holding a public forum on bike lanes and climate justice on November 29.
Barlow to challenge proposed public-private partnership wastewater plant in Portage la Prairie
Council of Canadians chairperson Maude Barlow will be in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba on November 29 to oppose a public-private partnership.
South Shore chapter challenges Nestle at Superstore action
The Council of Canadians South Shore chapter joined with the local chapter of the Raging Grannies yesterday afternoon to sing anti-Nestle songs outside a Superstore in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia.
In solidarity with Inuit of Clyde River and the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation
The Council of Canadians supports the Inuit of Clyde River and the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation in the application of their rights to free, prior and informed consent for projects that impact their territories and threaten their culture.
Sudbury chapter supports land and water protectors defending the Benny Forest
The Council of Canadians Sudbury chapter supports ongoing efforts to protect the Benny Forest, which is situated on the territorial lands of the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation in northern Ontario.
Maude Barlow in conversation with Paul Moist in Winnipeg about "Boiling Point"
Council of Canadians chairperson Maude Barlow and former Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) president Paul Moist spoke to a full house in Winnipeg last night about her new book on water protection.
Media Release: Local Nestlé fight sparks national protests
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