ACTIVlist Update - May 29, 2017
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WIN! Trudeau government set to announce 'formal consultation process' on NAFTA
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The Council of Canadians has been calling on the Trudeau government to hold meaningful consultations with both the public and First Nations on the upcoming renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Kitchener-Waterloo chapter distributes pharmacare materials at farmers market
The Council of Canadians Kitchener-Waterloo chapter had an information table at the Kitchener Farmers' Market on May 27 to... promote our demand that the Trudeau government implement a national pharmacare program that would provide universal access to prescription drugs for everyone in this country.
Peterborough-Kawarthas chapter promotes pharmacare at Dandelion Day Festival
The Council of Canadians Peterborough-Kawarthas chapter promoted pharmacare at the Dandelion Day Festival at Millennium Park yesterday.
New Conservative leader supports 'free trade', Energy East, opposes electoral reform
Where does he stand on key issues? And could he really become the next prime minister?
Vancouver-Burnaby chapter raises pharmacare with Liberal MP Joyce Murray at public forum
The Council of Canadians Vancouver-Burnaby chapter handed out a hundred fact sheets and brochures on pharmacare at a public meeting where Liberal Member of Parliament Joyce Murray was a panellist.
Mid Island chapter meets with MP Sheila Malcolmson to discuss pharmacare
The Council of Canadians Mid Island chapter met with Member of Parliament Sheila Malcolmson today to discuss a national pharmacare program that would provide universal access to prescription drugs for everyone in this country.
Mid Island chapter meets with MP Sheila Malcolmson on the Navigable Waters Protection Act
The Council of Canadians Mid Island chapter met with NDP MP Sheila Malcolmson today to present her with a copy of Maude Barlow's book Boiling Point: Government Neglect, Corporate Abuse, and Canada’s Water Crisis and to discuss the Navigable Waters Protection Act and environmental protection issues.
Northumberland chapter at 'Trinational Meeting of Social Movements' on NAFTA in Mexico City
The Council of Canadians Northumberland chapter was at the May 26-27 gathering in Mexico City of civil society and labour activists to strategize about the imminent renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Chapters this Week!
Council of Canadians chapters take action for social, economic and environmental justice. Here are some of their activities from this past week...
Montreal chapter at Rights City events for Indigenous rights, anti-racism & genocide prevention
The Council of Canadians Montreal chapter took part in "Rights City/Montréal, ville des droits humains" events on May 26-27.
Thunder Bay chapter to ask City Council to oppose Energy East pipeline on May 29
The Council of Canadians Thunder Bay chapter is calling on its City Council to oppose the Energy East pipeline.
Saskatoon chapter builds public support to have their city declared a blue community
The Council of Canadians Saskatoon chapter tabled and distributed materials about our blue communities campaign at a NatureCity Festival public forum at the Roxy Theatre featuring Maude Barlow on May 25.
Barlow asks Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) to become a blue community
Council of Canadians chairperson Maude Barlow spoke about water, workers rights, social justice and our blue communities campaign at the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) Ontario Region convention in Mississauga earlier today.
Mid Island chapter joins 'Walk 4 the Salish Sea!' rally, walk & potluck vs Kinder Morgan
The Council of Canadians Mid Island chapter took part in Walk 4 the Salish Sea! activities on May 25. The chapter has posted on Facebook, "The rally at Mile '0' and the Thursday trek and the potluck were amazing."
Winnipeg chapter at Anishinaabe Nibi Gathering on water protection law action plan
The Council of Canadians Winnipeg chapter is at the Anishinaabe Nibi (water) Gathering at Whiteshell Provincial Park this May 24-27.
Trudeau's neo-liberal trade, water & energy policies negate his self-described feminism
While Prime Minister Justin Trudeau describes himself as a feminist, his policies that endorse 'free trade', water privatization, tar sands pipelines and resource extraction hurt women.
Kinder Morgan shares start trading on the TSX on May 30
Shares in Kinder Morgan Canada will start trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange on Tuesday May 30, the day before Green Party leader Andrew Weaver's May 31 deadline to announce an agreement on which party he will partner with to form the next provincial government in British Columbia.
North Shore chapter delivers pharmacare report to Liberal MP Bill Casey's riding office
The Council of Canadians North Shore chapter delivered our new pharmacare report and materials to Liberal MP Bill Casey's riding office in Truro.
Media Advisory: Another Fundy Fish Die-Off: That's Three Too Many
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