ACTIVlist Update - May 4, 2017

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Barlow meets with the Pope's representative in Canada to discuss our blue communities campaign
Council of Canadians chairperson Maude Barlow and the Blue Planet Project's Meera Karunananthan met with His Excellency Luigi Bonazzi, the Apostolic Nuncio, in Ottawa earlier today to discuss our blue communities project.

3 Reasons Why Governments in Canada Should Invest in Renewables, Not Pipelines
From the recent People’s climate marches in response to Trump’s policies in favor of corporate... interests, to the mobilizations that happened around the Paris Climate Talks, communities continue to call for an urgent transition away from fossil fuels.

Council campaigner Dey tells Senate trade committee not to rush CETA approval
Montreal-based Council of Canadians trade campaigner Sujata Dey presented to the Senate foreign affairs and trade committee yesterday afternoon.

Council of Canadians shares anti-LNG meme for #bcelxn17
The Council of Canadians is sharing social media memes in opposition to fracking and the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry in British Columbia.

Peterborough-Kawarthas chapter supports public forum on climate change and mental health
The Council of Canadians Peterborough-Kawarthas chapter is working with Leap Peterborough and For Our Grandchildren (4RG) Peterborough on a public forum about climate change and mental health.

Powell River chapter to screen 'To the Ends of the Earth', May 6
The Council of Canadians Powell River chapter will be screening the documentary 'To the Ends of the Earth' on May 6.

Delta-Richmond chapter holds #bcelxn17 all-candidates debate
The Council of Canadians Delta-Richmond chapter held a provincial election all-candidates debate on April 27.

Victoria chapter endorses Union of BC Indian Chiefs' 'Vote Anyone But Clark' campaign
The Council of Canadians Victoria chapter has endorsed the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) 'Vote Anyone But Clark' online campaign.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Trudeau must protect water in upcoming NAFTA renegotiation: report



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