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In a fight against Trump, here’s how Canadians can win

In a fight against Trump, here’s how Canadians can win

In response to the crisis created by the policies and actions of President Donald Trump, the Council of Canadians is ...
Cashing in on Trump's tariff threats

Canada’s CEOs want to cash in on Trump’s tariff threats

Corporate lobby groups are turning the trade chaos in their favour by pushing for tax cuts, deregulation, pipelines, and military ...
Pledge for Canada press conference launch credit John Major

Here’s how Canadians can resist Trump’s bullying and intimidation

On the eve of Donald Trump’s latest trade threats, prominent Canadians came together to launch the Pledge for Canada—a call ...
Ahead of Trump’s tariffs, civil society groups call for a response that puts people first and builds resilience

Ahead of Trump’s tariffs, civil society groups call for a response that puts people first and builds resilience

Unceded Anishinaabe Algonquin Territories [OTTAWA], 31 January 2025: Ahead of U.S. President Trump’s threatened imposition of tariffs tomorrow, Climate Action ...
Pledge for Canada

We know a “reprieve” doesn’t mean the end of bullying…

Join thousands of Canadians in defending our sovereignty. Sign the Pledge for Canada today! ...
Trump’s tariff threat shows failure of ‘free trade’ promise

Trump’s tariff threat shows failure of ‘free trade’ promise

The Council of Canadians is calling on leaders to disentangle from the U.S. economy. After decades of trade deals that ...
Pharmacare hangs in the balance

After prorogation, pharmacare hangs in the balance

With the resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and a federal election looming, the future of pharmacare is hanging in ...
Unite for the Canada we want

Unite for the Canada we want

Donald Trump’s threats to Canadian jobs and communities demand a united response. Let’s reject corporate greed, strengthen our economy with ...
Richard Hagensen leads a song during the Sept. 28, 2023, protest calling for old-growth forest protection. (Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror)

Celebrating Rich Hagensen, outgoing chair of BC’s Campbell River chapter

Rich Hagensen reflects on decades of activism in Campbell River, from opposing fish farms to saving local hospitals. As he ...
Parliament prorogued - now what?

Parliament is prorogued – now what?

Trudeau is resigning. Key bills like clean water and emissions caps are dead. Read our take on what’s at stake ...
JUSTIN TRUDEAU and CANADA’S FUTURE

JUSTIN TRUDEAU and CANADA’S FUTURE

It is no small irony that Justin Trudeau chose January 6th - the same day that Donald Trump’s election was ...
By 10:54 a.m. January 2nd, Canada's richest CEOs will make the average worker's yearly salary. Tax the rich!

Top CEOs have already pocketed more than most of us will make all year.

By 10:54am today, top CEOs made more than you probably will all year. Time for the rich to pay their ...