
News and Analysis
In support of our campaigns and organizing, we publish insightful research and hard-hitting analysis and keep our members and supporters informed.

Anti-Fracking bill under attack from Ontario Gas interests
Ontario MPP Peter Tabuns’ anti-fracking private members bill is getting a surprising amount of backlash from Ontario natural gas ...

Barlow speaks at rally against fracking in the Yukon
Council of Canadians chairperson Maude Barlow just spoke at a rally on the steps of the Yukon Legislative Assembly ...

Corporation offers $1 billion to First Nation to support LNG terminal and pipeline
Artists conception of the Pacific Northwest LNG terminal on Lelu Island.
The Malaysian-based energy company Petronas is offering ...

St. John’s chapter hosts ‘submission writing party’ against fracking
The Council of Canadians St. John's chapter is organizing against fracking tonight.
VOCM reports, "The St. John's chapter of the ...

Barlow to speak against fracking in the Yukon on May 4
On Monday May 4, Council of Canadians chairperson Maude Barlow will be speaking at a rally on the steps ...

CETA could be a “casualty” in the European fight over TTIP
The Council of Canadians will continue to lobby MEPs to reject CETA.
It appears increasingly likely that the ...

Water shut-offs in Baltimore are a violation of the right to water
Riots have erupted in Baltimore, Maryland following the death of Freddie Gray. The 25-year-old man was arrested on April 12 ...

Barlow interview in Cicero on CETA and TTIP
Council of Canadians chairperson Maude Barlow has been in Germany this week to raise our concerns about the Canada-European ...

Council of Canadians opposes P3 water privatization plan for First Nations
A news report indicates the threat of a massive public-private partnership (P3) water privatization scheme aimed at First Nations in ...

Maude Barlow in conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel: Barlow challenges G7 countries on CETA and TTIP
Today, Maude Barlow, national chairperson of the Council of Canadians, challenged the Canada-European Union Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) ...

Barlow in Berlin for debate with Merkel on CETA and globalization
Council of Canadians chairperson Maude Barlow is in Berlin today for a panel discussion with Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel.
The ...

Daegu Human Right to Water Declaration
The following declaration was written by Korean and global water justice groups gathered at the Daegu Alternative Water Forum.
From ...