“The federal government has not acted with due diligence and have clearly not fulfilled constitutional obligations they have to either First Nations or the provinces. These obligations must be met before ratifying something that will give 31 year access to the resources in a way that could undermine Indigenous rights and the environment. For Stephen Harper to rush this ratification through behind closed doors would be completely unacceptable.” – Council of Canadians chairperson Maude Barlow
The Council of Canadians is actively opposing the Canada-China Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement. For all the latest information, please see the following resources:
ACTION ALERTS
- We need a NEW environmental assessment of the Canada-China FIPA
- Harper must tear up the Canada-China investment treaty
OP-ED
SELECTED BLOGS
- First Nations files legal challenge against Canada-China FIPA
- Canada-China FIPA: “Sleight of hand” makes environmental measures more vulnerable to corporate lawsuits, says expert
- First Nations injunction against Canada-China FIPA expected by mid-January
- Chiefs of Ontario call on Harper to withdraw from Canada-China FIPA
- St’at’imc Chiefs Council opposes Canada-China FIPA
- Grand Chief Stewart Phillip rejects Canada-China FIPA
- Constitutionality of Canada-China Investment treaty questioned in First Nations letters to PM, Chinese government
- Open Letter: Canada – China Agreement Abrogates Rights of Indigenous People
- Harper again rejects debate on China investment treaty – But public pressure is having an impact
MEDIA RELEASES
- Council of Canadians supports First Nations legal challenge to Canada-China investment treaty (FIPA)
- First Nations Demand Harper Government Honour Constitutional Duty to Consult Regarding the Canada China FIPPA
- No China-Canada investment deal without a real environmental assessment, says Council of Canadians
- Canada-China investment treaty invites multi-million dollar lawsuits against energy project delays, environmental measures: Council of Canadians
VIDEOS
The Council of Canadians has made a first contribution of $2,500 to the legal challenge initiated by the Hupacasath and has encouraged its members to support the challenge. In early-January 2013, the Alberni Valley News reported, “The tribe solicited the help of West Coast Environmental Law, Lead Now, and the Council or Canadians in its effort, Hupacasath First Nation Councillor Brenda Sayers said.”
More to come.
