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ACTIVlist Update - May 30, 2017
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Council of Canadians supports Water Wells First campaign to protect local drinking water Council of Canadians delivers 8,000+ #StopKM petitions to Canada Pension Plan office 
This daily ACTIVlist e-mail is a compilation of blog posts, media releases and action alerts from the Council of Canadians. For more information about our campaigns, how to get involved, and how to become a member, go to canadians.org. Please use this link to forward ACTIVlist to a friend and encourage them to join! Thank you for your interest and support.
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The Council of Canadians is supporting Water Wells First, a local group concerned about the impact of industrial wind turbines on the local aquifer and water wells in Dover and Chatham townships in southern Ontario.
The Council of Canadians delivered 8,000+ petitions to the head office of...
Let's Rebuild a Democratic Global Trade Union Movement
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- Published on Tuesday, 30 May 2017 03:45
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A Socialist Project e-bulletin .... No. 1423 .... May 30, 2017
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Let’s Rebuild a Democratic Global Trade Union Movement
Zwelinzima Vavi
The following speech by Zwelinzima Vavi, General Secretary of the newly formed South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU), was delivered in New Orleans at the 46th International Convention of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) a few days ago.
Greetings to my brother and comrade, President of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU), Rev. Terrence L. Melvin. Revolutionary salutes to my big brother Bill William Lucy, the former President of CBTU and leading member of the AFL-CIO and AFSCME now trying to enjoy his well deserved retirement.
Good morning to all of you my dearest sisters, brothers and comrades gathered here in this historic 46th International Convention of the CBTU. Let me...
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Workers in the Philippines and Germany struggling for justice need our support
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Join us for this critical event! Grassroots Power and Political Change
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- Published on Monday, 29 May 2017 21:30
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CoDev's 2017 International Solidarity Award
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- Published on Monday, 29 May 2017 16:00
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ACTIVlist Update - May 29, 2017
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WIN! Trudeau government set to announce 'formal consultation process' on NAFTA
This daily ACTIVlist e-mail is a compilation of blog posts, media releases and action alerts from the Council of Canadians. For more information about our campaigns, how to get involved, and how to become a member, go to canadians.org. Please use this link to forward ACTIVlist to a friend and encourage them to join! Thank you for your interest and support.
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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...
No matter where you live…
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Did you know that no matter where you live in Canada, Democracy Watch is helping protect you and your family from abuse by big businesses and governments?
Just since January, Democracy Watch has been in the national news, and in the news in every province and territory, more than 500 times!
Here are some examples of the things Democracy Watch is trying to protect you and your family from:
- As CBC reported, Democracy Watch is pushing for key changes to stop gouging and require fair service to everyone across Canada from Canada’s big banks – Read more: No matter where you live…
Québec Solidaire Congress: United Front Against Austerity and For Independence
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- Published on Sunday, 28 May 2017 23:30
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A Socialist Project e-bulletin .... No. 1422 .... May 29, 2017
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Québec Solidaire Congress: United Front Against Austerity and For Independence
Richard Fidler
As expected, the 500 delegates to the congress of Québec solidaire (QS), held in Montréal on May 19-22, voted to work toward a fusion with Option nationale, debated and adopted the remaining part of the party's draft program with few major amendments, and elected a new leadership headed by "co-spokespeople" Manon Massé and Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois.
Most of these achievements, however, were overshadowed by the debate on a proposal by some of the outgoing leadership that the party attempt to negotiate an "electoral pact" with the Parti québécois (PQ) for the 2018 Quebec general election, as offered by PQ leader Jean-François Lisée, that would entail an agreement to abstain from standing candidates against...
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Dump Hydro Privatization, Build Public Power
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- Published on Sunday, 28 May 2017 00:00
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Dump Hydro Privatization, Build Public Power
Hydro in Ontario is a mess and rates are skyrocketing. The high number of people who have trouble paying or can't pay their Hydro bills is growing by the day. In short, deregulation and privatization did not deliver on its promises of “lower rates,” or create “greater efficiencies.” Smart Meters did not save consumers any money. In fact, Hydro deregulation has been a complete disaster for Ontario's businesses, citizens and its economy. Deregulated electricity markets have not worked anywhere and never forget, the vested interests who profit greatly from the ENRON designed, IESO electricity market here in Ontario with do anything and everything to keep that market open. The longer the delay to dump hydro privatization and deregulation, the worse our electricity problems will become. We need...
Monsanto bombshell
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- Published on Saturday, 27 May 2017 05:15
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Jailed trade unionist on hunger strike needs our support
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- Published on Saturday, 27 May 2017 02:15
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ACTIVlist Update - May 26, 2017
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Media concentration still a concern on the 20th anniversary of our $1,000 cheque to Conrad Black
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There is a high level of media concentration in Canada today – an issue the Council of Canadians was drawing attention to twenty years ago.
Fredericton chapter supports Wolastoq youth call to rename Saint John River
The Council of Canadians Fredericton chapter supports the call for the Saint John River to have its original name restored.
Two Days Left to Apply to CYD COP23
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- Published on Friday, 26 May 2017 12:30
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R&F.ca Weekly Update
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- Published on Friday, 26 May 2017 03:15
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Brazil in Crisis and the Challenges for the Left
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- Published on Thursday, 25 May 2017 23:45
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A Socialist Project e-bulletin .... No. 1421 .... May 26, 2017
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Brazil in Crisis and the Challenges for the Left
Manuel Larrabure
On Thursday, May 18, an incriminating audio recording surfaced containing the voice of current Brazilian president Michel Temer of the historically centrist, but recently turned right wing, Partido do Movimento Democrático Brasileiro (Brazilian Democratic Movement Party). In this recording, Temer can be heard engaging in discussions of bribery with former House speaker and fellow party member Eduardo Cunha, jailed in 2016 on corruption charges. The recording was acquired by billionaire corporate executive, Joesley Batista. Batista's subsequent testimony, though lacking concrete evidence thus far, included accusations of bribery implicating 1829 candidates from 28 parties, including former Presidents Luís Inácio Lula da Silva and Dilma Rousseff of the Partido dos Trabalhadores (PT, Workers' Party) (Carta Capital,...
Taiwan on the Brink of History
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After an historic and nearly 10-years-long campaign, Taiwan is on the verge of doing something that’s never been done in Asia: legalizing same-sex marriage. While the progress that’s been made is the result of a coalition of grassroots advocates, it’s difficult to imagine the movement getting this far without the leadership of the Taiwan Tongzhi Hotline Association, the oldest and largest LGBTI organization in Taiwan. To be sure, the battle for equal marriage is not yet won—but never before has same-sex marriage been so close to becoming a reality for the people of Taiwan.
Voices
Media Freedom
The Fight to Save a Free and Open Internet
Earlier this week, the FCC reviewed Obama-era regulations intended to maintain internet equality. Former FCC chairman counselor and Open Society Leadership in Government Fellow Gigi Sohn discusses the road ahead.
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