Council Of Canadians

• Rally held in Halifax calls on federal government to introduce Just Transition Act

  A few dozen individuals attended a rally in downtown Halifax Sunday calling on the federal government to introduce a Just Transition Act as Justin Trudeau promised in 2019.

  Environment

  Mar 13, 2022
  
• After biodiversity bill controversy, environmental advocates give mixed review to new budget

  In his race for the Liberal leadership, Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin made strong commitments to protect the environment. Does his newly tabled budget reflect them?

  Environment

  Mar 26, 2021
  
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• London Heath Coalition calls out Conservative candidate Liz Snelgrove

  The London Health Coalition and the Council of Canadians are calling out Snelgrove for not attending their debate on health care and for her previous ties to a private clinic.

  Politics

  Oct 11, 2019
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• CSIS gathered info on peaceful anti-oil groups, but only in pursuit of threats: watchdog

  Canada's spy service collected some information about peaceful anti-petroleum groups, but only incidentally in the process of investigating legitimate threats to projects such as oil pipelines, says a long-secret federal watchdog report.

  Canada

  Dec 18, 2018
• Protesters hold rally outside Core Energy Conference in Halifax

  Participants at the Core Energy Conference in Halifax were greeted by protesters holding signs and chanting, "Water is life. Life is sacred."

  Environment

  Oct 2, 2018
• Anti-racism advocates mobilizing counter-protest of PEGIDA’s city hall rally

  A rally planned at London City Hall by a group known for its anti-Islam views, has anti-racism advocates planning a counter-protest.

  Politics

  Aug 17, 2017
• Victoria Park anti-racism rally hears messages of love and unity

  Around 250 people sang songs and shared messages of inclusivity at Victoria Park during a solidarity rally against hate and racism after this weekend's violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.

  Aug 17, 2017
• Victoria Park anti-racism rally hears messages of love and unity

  Around 250 people sang songs and shared messages of inclusivity at Victoria Park during a solidarity rally against hate and racism after this weekend's violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.

  Politics

  Aug 16, 2017
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• Energy East Pipeline opponents march in Fredericton

  The "Hands Across the Water" event in Fredericton ended at the Nashwaak River.

  Environment

  Jun 10, 2017
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• Trade activist Jose Bove allowed to stay in Canada for seven days

  A member of the European Parliament who opposes the Canada-EU free-trade deal says he is being allowed to stay in Canada after being threatened with expulsion.

  Money

  Oct 12, 2016