ACTIVlist Update - May 25, 2018

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WIN! Hamilton city council votes to drastically reduce bottled water in city recreation facilities
The Council of Canadians Hamilton chapter is celebrating a Hamilton city council vote in favour of a plan that will see sales of sugary drinks and bottled water drastically reduced in city recreation facilities.


Bill C-69 moves toward a Third Reading vote in the House of Commons
While a date has not yet been posted on the House... of Commons website, it appears that Bill C-69 is headed for a Third Reading vote this fall.


Will the G7 summit 'healthy oceans' session on June 9 discuss offshore oil and gas drilling?
Justin Trudeau was in La Malbaie yesterday to talk about the upcoming G7 summit and defend the $605 million price tag for the two-day gathering. The Canadian Press reports that Trudeau said the event can be the perfect forum for the global leadership that is required on issues such as the environment and healthy oceans.


Election survey says: Eliminate Ontario’s bottled water permits
The Ontario 2018 election is just two weeks away. We asked thousands of people across Ontario what issues matter most and what will inform how they vote on June 7.


The Council and allies reject NAFTA Chapter 11 payment to Bilcon over Digby Neck quarry
The Council of Canadians joined with Unifor Canada, the Sierra Club, the Trade Justice Network, Ecology Ottawa and allies on Parliament Hill this afternoon to say no to a likely $570 million NAFTA Chapter 11 payment to US-based Bilcon.



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