Canadian Perspectives, Autumn 2020

Canadian Perspectives

We’re pleased to share with you two feature articles from our new issue of Canadian Perspectives magazine. Canadian Perspectives is a perk of membership with the Council and this issue features articles on some of the most pressing issues facing our communities, country and planet. You’ll also read about inspiring ways we are coming together to build community power and a better future for all.

Big Oil bailouts are undermining climate action: Campaigner Dylan Penner recalls earlier this year when the federal government was floating the idea of providing massive bailouts for Big Oil.

Ontario Government an example of why we need a National Strategy on Long-term Care: Canadian Perspectives’ Editor, Jan Malek, writes about the Ontario government’s failure to protect seniors in long-term care from the COVID-19 pandemic.

And much more...

The most remarkable thing about all of this amazing work is that the Council does it without any donations from governments, corporations or political parties. It’s the generous contributions and activist energy of people like you across the country who keep this unique and beautiful people-powered movement of ours going strong. Thank you!

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