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Recent highlights from the Council of Canadians
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- Published on Saturday, 10 June 2023 07:01
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Help us hold Atlanta police accountable for the Cop City crackdown
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- Published on Friday, 09 June 2023 07:44
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When Atlanta announced plans to build a gigantic $90 million police training facility, dubbed Cop City by opponents, on 300 acres of forest land, a grassroots protest movement emerged led by a coalition of environmentalists and criminal justice activists.
Since then, law enforcement has launched a brutal crackdown, arresting and jailing dozens of activists on flimsy charges and killing 26-year-old forest defender Manuel “Tortuguita” Terán during a raid on a forest protest encampment.
The Intercept is continuing to lead on the Cop City story. We began reporting on the movement well before other major news outlets, developing sources on the ground, filing public records requests, and reporting out the social and environmental costs of the Cop...
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Dogwood News This Week: apocalyptic
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- Published on Friday, 09 June 2023 06:05
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news and action Friday June 9, 2023 It’s all over the news and social media: one of the most iconic cities in the world — NYC — looks apocalyptic with thick smoke filling the air.
Fossil fuel companies and politicians have derailed or ignored climate action for decades, despite knowing extreme weather events like persistent wildfires would become more frequent — and more deadly.
Fire “season” is arriving earlier and lasting longer because of emissions from just a few dozen fossil fuel companies. What’s worse, the CEOs of those companies actually have a seat at the table when governments discuss climate policy.
Wildfires are predicted to rage on throughout the summer. Environment Canada predicts it will be the worst year of burning...
Trapped inside
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- Published on Thursday, 08 June 2023 17:42
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“Canada is burning”
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- Published on Thursday, 08 June 2023 15:59
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Paov,
This week, as I was celebrating my son’s first birthday, Prime Minister Trudeau announced Canada is anticipating its worst wildfire season on record.
In Trudeau’s own words, “Canada is burning.” From coast to coast to coast, major wildfires are sweeping through every province and territory except PEI and Nunavut. A staggering 130 fires are devastating Quebec alone, while tens of millions of people are breathing dangerously toxic smoke. Air quality warnings extend as far as the United States. All this, while political inaction persists in Ottawa.
In response to this crisis, our 350 Canada team is hosting a National Organizing call next week. On the call, we’ll share a plan for an Emergency Day of Action. Will you join us?
Here are all the details:
What: National Organizing Call on the Climate Emergency
Where: Online on Zoom
When: Thursday, June 15th at 4pm PT / 5pm MT / 6pm CT / 7pm ET / 8pm AT / 8:30pm NDT
RSVP: Register online and we will send you a Zoom link
This is the first year of my child’s life. I can’t imagine what future years will look...
Cedar forest at risk
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- Published on Thursday, 08 June 2023 14:44
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PAOV, we thought this petition might interest you, based on related causes you’ve supported before.
Stop the destruction of the last cedar forest on Burke Mountian
26,506 have signed Lou Okruhlica’s petition. Let’s get to 35,000!
Sign now with a click
Hectares of forests along with sensitive habitats and fragile eco systems have been destroyed on Burke Mountain in Coquitlam. Houses and Townhomes now make up the...
Raise Cochlear Implant Devices Coverage in Ontario to 90% - Hearing is not for the rich
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- Published on Thursday, 08 June 2023 08:36
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PAOV – this petition is taking off on Change.org, and we think you might be interested in adding your name. Sign now to help:
Raise Cochlear Implant Devices Coverage in Ontario to 90% - Hearing is not for the rich
Erica B started this petition to Doug Ford, and it now has 7,050 signatures
Sign now with a click
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No One Believes in Cop City. So Why Did Atlantas City Council Fund It?
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- Published on Thursday, 08 June 2023 05:18
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Life under hazy skies
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- Published on Wednesday, 07 June 2023 17:11
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My city has the worst air quality in North America today
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- Published on Wednesday, 07 June 2023 12:18
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Paov,
With wildfires burning in Quebec and across Canada, millions of people woke up this morning to an eerie red sun and smoke-filled air.
As of this morning Kingston, Ontario, where I live, had the worst air quality in North America.
It’s just as bad in Ottawa, where my parents, sister, aunts and uncles live. Forecasts predict that over the next few days, half of Canada’s population will be exposed to dangerously polluted air, a toxic mix of particles and other pollutants that can cause serious health issues, especially among children and older adults. The weather app on my phone had an ominous message this morning: “worst air quality in a lifetime for many.”
While those of us in urban areas try our best to...
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American democracy has been bought. Weve got the receipts.
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- Published on Wednesday, 07 June 2023 07:40
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In the 13 years since the Citizens United decision opened the floodgates to unprecedented amounts of money in politics, a new class of megadonors has emerged with more power than we’ve seen since the age of the robber barons.
These billionaire power brokers include people most Americans don’t know nearly enough about — like Richard Uihlein, Jeffrey Yass, Peter Thiel, Stephen Schwarzman, and Harlan Crow.
They’re pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into super PACs and political campaigns and wielding enormous power behind the scenes to pick winners and losers, set policy priorities, and drive media narratives.
But following the dark-money trail and connecting the dots to votes and policy...
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Breaking news from Canadian Friends Service Committee
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- Published on Wednesday, 07 June 2023 05:38
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Breaking news: The Quaker voice is coming to Parliament Hill!
This is a special moment because we’ll be taking your concerns directly to decision makers in a much bigger way. For the first time in our more than 90 year history, we’ve hired a Government Relations Representative. Please join us in welcoming Sandra Wiens
Your voice, grounded in our Quaker approaches that need to be heard, will reach decision makers more than ever before. We’ll keep doing grassroots peace and justice work, but now we’re also expanding into having a deeper policy influence.
Listen to several members of our board of directors explain why this excites them:
Read Sandra's bio and learn more about this expansion of our work.
Will you help to make this growth a success? Please Read more: Breaking news from Canadian Friends Service Committee
Get Big Oils hands out of the publics pockets!
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- Published on Tuesday, 06 June 2023 16:01
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Father of 4 being deported
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- Published on Tuesday, 06 June 2023 14:51
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PAOV — You can make a difference. Sign now to help Yussuf.
Stop Deportation of Father, Husband and Community Leader Yussuf Madey Mahamed
26,272 have signed Qassim Abdulkadir’s petition. Let’s get to 35,000!
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We are saddened to share that our friend and neighbor Yusuf Madey Mahamed is at risk of facing deportation. Mr. Mahamed is a father...
Reminder: RSVP for our upcoming panel
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- Published on Tuesday, 06 June 2023 11:33
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Hi Friend,
Have you RSVP’d for the BCCLA’s upcoming virtual panel, Intersections of Civil Liberties, yet?
RSVP TodayWhen: June 15, 7:00 - 8:30pm PST / 10:00 - 11:30pm EST
Where: Online. RSVP to receive link.
ASL interpretation and live captioning provided.
I’m excited to speak on this panel alongside my wonderful colleagues, BCCLA staff lawyers, Meghan McDermott, Vibert Jack, and Ga Grant.
We’ll be talking about our work addressing infringements on civil liberties - including racial profiling, mass incarceration, detention, and privacy violations.
Learn about how these issues intersect, and the moves that we and our allies are making in the courts and on the ground in our fight to protect against civil...
Stop Mickey the Shop Cats Eviction f
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- Published on Tuesday, 06 June 2023 08:36
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"Un statut pour la famille Nkunga Mbala | A Status for the Nkunga Mbala family", "100 Students pledge to Choose Canadian Energy, not war oil. For cleaner and safer futures.", "Stop “Crown Land” Designations in the Government", "A NEW DEPORTATION ORDER FOR A FAMILY IN RISK IS IN PLACE AGAIN"
PAOV, here are 5 petitions that need your help this week
Suggestions based on petitions you signed
Stop Mickey the Shop Cat’s Eviction from Top Ten Produce! (Vancouver)
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“I constantly daydream of taking my d
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- Published on Monday, 05 June 2023 14:47
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PAOV — Nine months ago, Andrea received official adoption papers for Maya, her 2-year-old daughter. The adoption has been approved by both Nigeria and Canada but Andrea and Maya are stuck in Ghana, waiting for Maya’s citizenship to be processed. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will only say that they have Maya’s citizenship application, but have not provided an update. Maya needs surgery, so Andrea wants to bring her home to Canada as soon as possible so Maya gets the medical attention she needs and they can start their new life together. Sign now to help bring Maya home with Andrea.
Bring 2-Year-old Burn Victim Maya Home to Canada for Reconstructive Surgery
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Atlanta Police Arrest Organizers of Bail Fund for Cop City Protesters
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- Published on Sunday, 04 June 2023 13:04
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Saving a Lancaster Bomber
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- Published on Saturday, 03 June 2023 14:13
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PAOV, we thought this petition might interest you, based on related causes you’ve supported before.
Build a permanent home for Windsor’s Lancaster Bomber FM212
1,523 have signed Mary Guthrie’s petition. Let’s get to 2,500!
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We, the undersigned, hereby state that we strongly support the Canadian Aviation Museum (CAM) and its skilled and knowledgeable volunteers in their work...
Rescued cats at risk
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- Published on Friday, 02 June 2023 14:02
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PAOV — You can make a difference. Sign Juliana’s petition now to save Furry Tales Cat Rescue.
Please support the Proposed Zoning by-law amendment for Furry Tales Cat Rescue
8,559 have signed Juliana Lepoutre’s petition. Let’s get to 10,000!
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Donna Macrae, founder and executive director of Furry Tales Cat Rescue, has been quiet on social media...
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- Two days to go: The 2023 CoDev International Solidarity Award goes to…the Workers Central Union of Cuba (CTC)!
- Henry Kissinger is turning 100. He still has blood on his hands.
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- Four days to go: CoDev's Annual Solidarity & Fundraising Dinner is almost here!
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