Canadian Health Coalition is holding a national day of action to stop the spread of two-tier U.S. style health care in Canada September 1. Provincial and territorial health coalitions are holding information pickets, rallies, and other actions in cities nationwide. Details are available online.
Advance voting begins in the three federal by-elections today. Voters in Beaches–East York, Ont., Chicoutimi–Le Fjord, Que., and North Vancouver–Capilano, B.C., can vote at their assigned advance polling station on Aug. 21, 22, 23 and 24. Details are available online.
Federal by-elections will take place today in Beaches—East York, Ont.; Chicoutimi—Le Fjord, Que.; and North Vancouver—Capilano, B.C. Details are available online.
The National PR/Permit/Visa Applicants Coalition will hold rallies across Canada to call for fairness, transparency and accountability in Canada’s immigration security screening process. Demonstrations are planned in Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Saskatoon and other cities. Senators, Members of Parliament, immigration lawyers and affected applicants are expected to participate at selected locations. Details are available online.
Communities in more than 35 ridings across Canada will rally outside thier MPs’ offices as part of a national day of action opposing recent federal climate policy changes and proposed new pipeline development. Organized by climate groups including Environmental Defence and 350.org, participants will deliver oversized copies of “The People’s MOU” and call on MPs … Read more
Mexico’s Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard will lead a trade delegation to Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver from May 7 to 9, bringing more than 300 companies from Mexico, three months after a Canadian trade group visited Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey. The mission, directed by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, will include bilateral talks with Canadian officials … Read more
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) will mark Mental Health Week, May 4 to 10, with its “Come Together, Canada” campaign, encouraging people to strengthen social connections to support mental health and well-being. The organization says the initiative promotes small, everyday actions to reduce loneliness and build stronger communities across the country. Details about Canada-wide … Read more
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) will mark the National Day of Mourning, calling on workplaces to observe a moment of silence at 11:00 a.m. to honour workers who have died, been injured, or become ill on the job. The organization said the day also serves to renew efforts to improve workplace … Read more
The Canadian Health Coalition and more than 20 organizations are organizing a national Day of Action for Public Health Care to oppose Alberta’s Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 (No. 2), which they say could introduce a two-tier health care system. The coalition is encouraging Canadians to contact their MPs and Minister of Health Marjorie Michel … Read more
Canada’s Agriculture Day takes place on February 10, celebrating the 10th official anniversary of the national day recognizing the people and contributions behind Canada’s agriculture and food sector. The Canadian Centre for Food Integrity leads the national campaign and social media strategy, while regional organizations across Canada will host events. Details are available online. Contact … Read more
