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Amidst the growing climate crisis, we support communities fighting energy projects that will destroy their land, water and air. We work to stop pipelines that will bring fracked natural gas and tar sands crude to new markets, and support the efforts of communities to say “no” to fracking. And we are pushing for strong policies that protect our environment and focus on renewable and sustainable energy solutions – policies that serve people and the planet, not corporate greed.

BC biodiversity - watershed protection and Indigenous stewardship vs corporate profits

Will BC put watershed protection and Indigenous stewardship ahead of corporate profits?

The BC NDP government's proposed Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health framework could signal a paradigm shift towards conservation and reconciliation. But, ...
Who benefits from unjust and damaging renewable solutions?

Who benefits from unjust and damaging renewable solutions?

In this piece, we consider proposed solutions for transitioning off fossil fuels that are nevertheless unjust to people and damaging ...
New Years Reading: A just transition guide by and for Indigenous communities (and all of us) 

New Years Reading: A just transition guide by and for Indigenous communities (and all of us) 

After a frustrating end of 2023 with the Sustainable Jobs Act and a disappointing COP28, we’d encourage you to check ...
Tax the Rich

Time for the rich to pay their fair share!

Urge the federal government to tax the rich to pay for the public programs we desperately need. Send Finance Minister ...
"Pro-worker" Conservatives massively delay sustainable jobs legislation

Conservative MP’s propose 2040 deadline for sustainable jobs plan

The primary reason the bill has been stalled is filibustering tactics by the Conservative members of the natural resources committee ...
Sustainable Jobs Act Urgent Action

URGENT! Last chance to improve the Sustainable Jobs Act

There are only 6 hours left to improve the Sustainable Jobs Act. Tell MPs on the committee amending the Sustainable ...
Governments reject last offshore oil exploration license in Nova Scotia renewing calls for a moratorium

Rejection of last offshore exploration license in Nova Scotia paves the way for a moratorium

The Council of Canadians applauds the recent move by the governments of Nova Scotia and Canada to reject an offshore ...
A just transition means no worker left behind

Take action to strengthen the Sustainable Jobs Act (Bill C-50)

Since 2019, the Liberal government has been promising to table legislation to support a just transition away from fossil fuels ...