The Council of Canadians along with more than 200 organizations representing citizens across the Pacific Rim urged their governments to reject the TPP. This trade model has failed, and a more open and democratic process is needed to develop genuine alternatives that confront the economic, social and environmental challenges of the 21st century. “Deals like the TPP never truly … Read more
The federal government needs to put an immediate freeze on current pipeline proposals until impartial oversight is established. That’s the central message in a long list of concerns that Ecology Ottawa and the Council of Canadians will be presenting to National Energy Board Modernization panel. “More than a decade of mistrust, conflict of interest and ignoring climate … Read more
The European Parliament passed CETA, one of many steps required to implement the controversial deal. “European opposition to CETA is strong, and 38 national and regional parliaments still have to ratify the deal,” said Maude Barlow, National Chairperson of the Council of Canadians. “Referendums, legal challenges, elections and other obstacles still stand in the way of … Read more
The House of Commons voted to adopt C-30, the bill to implement the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement in third reading. It did so without any public consultations or substantive economic analysis. “After promising openness and transparency on trade, and vowing to do things differently, the Liberal government has pushed through CETA in a climate of total obscurity,” said Maude Barlow, National … Read more
As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) heads to Washington, D.C. for closed-door meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump, the Council of Canadians and thousands of its supporters are urging Trudeau not to pursue a backroom deal on NAFTA, calling on him to ensure any NAFTA renegotiations: Eliminate Chapter 11, the investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) process that … Read more
The National Energy Board “Modernization” process should be suspended immediately in light of new conflicts of interest, says the Council of Canadians in a letter sent to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr (Winnipeg South Centre, Man.). “It is mind-boggling that three out of five of the appointed members of the NEB have pre-existing … Read more
The Trudeau government’s broken electoral reform promise raises concerns about whether the government will undo the worst elements of the so-called “Fair” Elections Act, says the Council of Canadians. “The Trudeau government abandonment of electoral reform is adding to the political cynicism of young people, which was already quite deep,” says Maude Barlow, National Chairperson of … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order that gave Keystone XL a presidential approval. Daniel Cayley-Daoust, Energy and Climate Campaigner for the Council of Canadians stated: “With the arrival of a climate denying government literally run by the oil industry in the United States, Trudeau needs to abandon the folly of pipeline politics. This is … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order today to launch the renegotiation of NAFTA, having already signed one to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership. “NAFTA has needed renegotiation since before it was signed. It has hurt people in all three countries, and has resulted in larger inequality and corporate rights. Chapter 11 is … Read more
Ninety-three per cent of Ontarians want the provincial government to prioritize drinking water needs of communities over bottled water takings. These are the findings of a new poll by Oraclepoll Research. “Regardless of age, region or political affiliation, people across Ontario are calling for a permanent phase-out of all bottled water takings. People do not want companies … Read more
