Canada must press Israel to end assault on Gaza
The Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East calls on Canadian MPs to press Israel to end its ongoing “disproportionate assault on Gaza.” The post Canada must press…
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Temporary agency workers struggling with low pay and economic insecurity: CCPA report
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives examined the rise of temporary agency work in British Columbia, proposes reforms to better protect workers. The post Temporary agency workers struggling with low…
Canada setting new global standard for TPP secrecy: Council of Canadians
Despite being less than a week away from hosting hundreds of negotiators and other officials from the other 11 TPP member countries, the Canadian government has kept a tight lid…
CBC “Abandons Canadians”, Says Friends of Canadian Broadcasting
The CBC plan to shift its priorities from television and radio to digital and mobile services, and reduce staff, abandons Canadians, says Friends of Canadian Broadcasting. The post CBC “Abandons…
Democracy Watch files integrity complaint against Toronto Mayor Rob Ford
National watchdog organization Democracy Watch has filed a complaint with the Toronto Integrity Commissioner about inside lobbying by Rob Ford and Doug Ford on behalf of companies with ties to…
Harper’s “Fair” Elections Act to face Charter challenge
The Council of Canadians and the Canadian Federation of Students announce a Charter challenge against Harper’s Fair Elections Act, which received Royal Assent and became law last week. The post…
Harper Will Regret Approving the Enbridge Pipeline: Forest Ethics
Vancouver-based environmental group Forest Ethics says Harper’s approval of the politically toxic Northern Gateway pipeline may cost him the 2015 election. The post Harper Will Regret Approving the Enbridge Pipeline:…
CJPME Urges Canada to Stop Dithering and Let Syrian Refugees In
The Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) urges Canada to resettle at least 5,000 Syrian refugees by the end of 2014. The post CJPME Urges Canada…
First Nations vow to fight Enbridge’s Northern Gateway project
“We are prepared to go to unprecedented lengths to conserve and protect our territories and waters from heavy oil” – First Nations Leadership Council by: First Nations Leadership Council |…
F-35 Fighter Jet Too Dangerous For Canadian Air Force, Says Report
by: Obert Madondo | June 9, 2014 A new report released Monday is urging the Harper Government to shelve its plans to purchase F-35 fighter jets to replace Canada’s aging…
Canada’s Sex Workers Dismayed by Harper’s New Prostitution Law
“Frankly, this response is heartbreaking.” – Emily Symons by: POWER | Press Release | June 4, 2014 (OTTAWA) – Today, members of POWER and other sex workers and allies across…
Canada-EU trade deal will hurt Canada’s auto industry: study
by: Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives | Press Release | May 28, 2014 OTTAWA – The proposed Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will only exacerbate the Canadian auto industry’s…
Poll: Albertans clearly support stronger rules for industrial greenhouse gas emissions
by: Pembina Institute | Press Release | May 23, 2014 EDMONTON — New poll results show that 76 per cent of Albertans support the Government of Alberta requiring stronger greenhouse…
New CCR Report shows established refugees now face loss of status in Canada
by: Canadian Council for Refugees | Press Release | May 7, 2014 The Canadian Council for Refugees today released its report “Cessation: stripping refugees of their status in Canada”. The…
Assembly of First Nations Chief Shawn Atleo’s Statement of Resignation
by: Admins | May 2, 2014 (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo made the below statement in Ottawa, ON today. “I have stated…
Fracking: Council of Canadians’ ‘Frack Corp’ Fracks Parliament Hill
by: Council of Canadians | Press Release | May 1, 2014 ‘Frack Corp’ fracked Parliament Hill this morning using a 14-foot fracking rig spilling fracking wastewater in the process. The…
New study reveals best and worst cities to be a woman in Canada
by: Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives | Press Release | April 23, 2014 OTTAWA—A new study released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) reveals the best and…
Energy East pipeline is all risk and no reward for Thunder Bay residents
by: Council of Canadians | Press Release | April 9, 2014 There will be a public forum held tonight in Thunder Bay as part of the Energy East: Our Risk…