We need your questions right now

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We have been collaborating with experts at the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) to launch a new open source Internet Performance Test that will help us better understand Canada’s Internet.1

By using the tool, Internet users across the country are already building a wealth of knowledge that groups like OpenMedia can use to ensure key government officials know we need faster, more affordable services.

So today, we’re offering an exciting opportunity to learn more about it, and the future of Canada’s Internet. We’re hosting an all-star Social Media Town Hall Q&A right now on the future of the Internet, and CIRA’s open source tool. And here’s how you can join:

• On Facebook
• Via Twitter here, here, and here, or using the hashtag #CanadasNet
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Urgent action - help stop the worlds fastest deforestation

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Urgent Action: Stop the world’s fastest deforesation

Paraguay’s uncontacted Ayoreo Indians are fleeing from bulldozers that are destroying their forest to make way for cattle farms. Their homeland now has the fastest rate of deforestation in the world.

The Ayoreo face catastrophe unless their land is protected. One of the companies has been caught red-handed, but no charges have been brought. We need you now, to help us stop the companies involved.

Over the last twenty years our partnership with the Ayoreo has succeeded in protecting over 150,000 hectares of their...

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Seeds coated in neonics? Bad news for bees.

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Published on Thursday, 11 June 2015 06:15

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This is B.C.'s Version of the Duffy Scandal

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[ACTIVlist] ACTIVlist Update - June 10, 2015

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Published on Wednesday, 10 June 2015 13:45

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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 www.canadians.org. Please forward this e-mail and encourage others to join our list! Thank you for your interest and support.

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ACTION ALERT: Demand a federal review for LNG on the Fraser River

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European Parliament vote on EU-US 'free trade' deal postponed

The European Parliament could not come to an agreement yesterday (Tuesday June 9) on the United States-European Union Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).

Agua Vida (water life) documentary

As the city of Sao Paulo rapidly runs out...

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Bear shot in Newmarket

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A man is dead and now it turns out the government misled the public and RCMP for years

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Published on Wednesday, 10 June 2015 13:00

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What will it take for a scandal to stick to Teflon Premier Clark?

Premier Christy Clark with Health Minister Terry Lake. | Photo courtesy of B.C. Government

It’s a scandal so big it could take down a government. That is, if anyone were paying attention.

Last week, documents revealed shocking new dimensions to the B.C. government’s scandalous handling of the firing of seven health researchers back in 2012. At the time, and in the following months and years, the B.C. Liberal government and health minister claimed that an RCMP investigation into the researchers was underway.

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ITUC Global Rights Index names worlds t

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Published on Wednesday, 10 June 2015 11:15

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Brussels, 10 June 2015 (ITUC OnLine): The Gulf States are among the world’s worst countries for workers’ rights, while workers under European austerity measures endured the starkest deterioration of standards, according to the 2015 Global Rights Index.

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Amazon -- you're done

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FIFA and the United States: The Russian Connection

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Published on Tuesday, 09 June 2015 22:45

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A Socialist Project e-bulletin .... No. 1126 .... June 10, 2015
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FIFA and the United States:
The Russian Connection

George Wright

On May 27th the United States Department of Justice issued a 47-count indictment against nine International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) officials and five executives of FIFA-affiliated sports management firms. The charges the United States pressed included racketeering, wire fraud, and money laundering amounting to $150-million over a 24-year period. That morning, the Swiss Government also arrested seven of the indicted defendants at a Zurich hotel, while holding them for possible extradition to the United States. The United States and Switzerland also announced that criminal investigations into FIFA's 2010 decisions to award the World Cup to Russia for 2018 and to Qatar for 2022 would continue. Is there a basis for the United States’ allegations...

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International Union Bodies Welcome G7 Pledges on Supply Chains, Climate and Tax - ITUC OnLine

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Published on Tuesday, 09 June 2015 20:45

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Brussels, 9 June 2015 (ITUC OnLine): International trade unions have welcomed key pledges made by the leaders of major global economies at the 2015 G7 Summit, while warning that public confidence in governments and business is waning and stronger action for sustainable economic growth is needed on a number of fronts.

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The Scariest Trade Deal Nobodys Talking About Just Suffered a Big Leak

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Published on Tuesday, 09 June 2015 14:30

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http://www.newrepublic.com/article/121967/whats-really-going-trade-services-agreement

By David Dayen @ddayen

The Obama administration’s desire for “fast track” trade authority is not limited to passing the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). In fact, that may be the least important of three deals currently under negotiation by the U.S. Trade Representative. The Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) would bind the two biggest economies in the world, the United States and the European Union. And the largest agreement is also the least heralded: the 51-nation Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA).

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Pipeline protest draws marchers to St. Paul

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Video (01:55) : Thousands of protesters filled the streets along a route through downtown St. Paul in a demonstration against Minnesota’s proposed Sandpiper pipeline

Thousands of protesters marched through downtown St. Paul to the State Capitol on Saturday, calling for the cancellation of the proposed Sandpiper oil pipeline that would travel near some of the state’s pristine waters.

Though an independent tally was unavailable for the Tar Sands Resistance Rally, organizers estimated that 5,000 anti-pipeline and climate change activists took part in the colorful and peaceful march, marked by dozens of national speakers and live music and dance. Police reported no arrests.

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Jobs, Justice, Climate Action: One Month to Go!

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Published on Tuesday, 09 June 2015 10:15

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Friends,

Apparently, Stephen Harper thinks that we can wait 85 years to deal with climate change. Yesterday, he signed on to a pledge to phase out fossil fuels by the year 21001 -- but you and I both know that we can’t wait that long.

We know that we can and need to act now, and that’s exactly what’s happening all across Canada. We are mobilizing to demand a justice-based economy that works for people and the planet.

We know that we’ve already emailed you about this a few times, and it’s for a good reason: We are approaching a historical turning point, and it will take all of us to make the new economy a reality.

It's time to raise our voices. Here's the plan:

On July 4th - Communities across the country will declare that we, the people, are greater than the tar sands. Click here...

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