Recent highlights
French politicians should not ratify CETA
July 15, 2019
On Wednesday, the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will go before the French National Assembly for ratification. We,over 40 civil society groups and well-known individuals, submit this joint letter asking French politicians to oppose the ratification of CETA.
Former Council Chairperson Leo Broderick to receive the Order of P.E.I.
July 8, 2019
Leo Broderick, who recently finished his term as Chairperson and Board Member for the Council of Canadians, was recently selected as one of three recipients for the Order of P.E.I.
Broderick received the honour because of “his work as a passionate activist for social and environmental justice, with a deep understanding of global and local issues,” a news release from the Office of the Lieutenant...
Peterborough-Kawarthas Chapter continues Canada Day tradition
July 3, 2019
On Monday, the Peterborough-Kawarthas Chapter of the Council of Canadians celebrated local organizing by joining with allied groups and supporters for Peterborough’s annual Canada Day parade.
Council chapter members led the parade contingent, which has been a tradition for them for more than a decade now.
Grand Chief Verna Polson ends hunger and water strike after agreement reached
July 3, 2019
At around 5 p.m. last night Algonquin Anishinabeg Grand Chief Verna Polson ended her hunger and water strike after an agreement was reached with the federal government regarding the Indigenous Peoples Space, which is planned for 100 Wellington Street in Ottawa on unceded territory of the Algonquin Nation.
Her camp shared on social media: ““We have reached an agreement with the government. Details...
Statement: The Council of Canadians stands in solidarity with the Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation
July 2, 2019
Grand Chief Verna Polson of the Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation Council set up camp in a wigwam across from Parliament Hill on June 19, 2019, two days before National Indigenous Peoples Day.
Grand Chief Polson and her nation are demanding full partnership in the Indigenous Peoples Space at 100 Wellington St. in Ottawa. She began a hunger strike (including no water) at 12:00 a.m. on June 30 to...