Recent highlights
160,000+ students across Canada strike for climate justice
March 18, 2019
As part of the global student strike for climate started by Greta Thunberg, an estimated 1.4 million youth walked out of class on Friday March 15th. This was spread across 2229 events in 128 countries on every continent, and was the largest ever climate mobilization to date.
The Council of Canadians mourns alongside Muslim communities
March 15, 2019
The Council of Canadians mourns the 49 lives taken and dozens more injured in the terrorist attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand yesterday.
We are grieving alongside Muslim communities everywhere and stand united in denouncing Islamaphobia and racism in all forms.
Chapters This Week
March 15, 2019
The youth-led #ClimateStrike is taking the world by storm. Council of Canadians Chapters supported rallies across Canada today in solidarity with the powerful movement sparked by Greta Thunberg.
What would trade look like with a different set of values
March 15, 2019
The purpose of trade agreements has fundamentally changed since the post-war Bretton Woods international institutions were established to rebuild a shattered world economy and promote international economic cooperation.
How we can #StopKenney & get a just transition too
March 11, 2019
If you’ve been having trouble sleeping lately, I don’t blame you. Politics in Alberta feels pretty daunting right now.
But there’s too much at stake to give up. The Council of Canadians has a plan that will help get the best outcome for people and planet in this provincial election, all while laying the groundwork for a just transition in Alberta – but we won’t be able to pull it off without you...