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BREAKING: @OntarioPCParty convention today @fordnation was asked:
“Grassy Narrows is still being poisoned. Will you compensate Grassy Narrows for the ongoing mercury crisis?”
Ford said thanks to "my OPP" for clearing protesters.
#FreeGrassy #OnPoli #GrassyNarrows #OPC2026
“Grassy Narrows is still being poisoned. Will you compensate Grassy Narrows for the ongoing mercury crisis?”
Ford said thanks to "my OPP" for clearing protesters.
#FreeGrassy #OnPoli #GrassyNarrows #OPC2026
February 1, 2026 at 1:45 AM
BREAKING: @OntarioPCParty convention today @fordnation was asked:
“Grassy Narrows is still being poisoned. Will you compensate Grassy Narrows for the ongoing mercury crisis?”
Ford said thanks to "my OPP" for clearing protesters.
#FreeGrassy #OnPoli #GrassyNarrows #OPC2026
“Grassy Narrows is still being poisoned. Will you compensate Grassy Narrows for the ongoing mercury crisis?”
Ford said thanks to "my OPP" for clearing protesters.
#FreeGrassy #OnPoli #GrassyNarrows #OPC2026
Canadian civil society organizations condemn ICE violence in Minnesota, support calls from U.S. allies for “ICE Out of Everywhere!”
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Canadian civil society organizations condemn ICE violence in Minnesota, support calls from U.S. allies for “ICE Out of Everywhere!”
Various cities across Canada—We are horrified by the violent and deadly actions of the U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency and previous threats from President Trump to dispatch the…
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January 30, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Canadian civil society organizations condemn ICE violence in Minnesota, support calls from U.S. allies for “ICE Out of Everywhere!”
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The People's Consultation on AI launched today! Whether you have in-depth expertise in AI issues, or don't consider yourself an "expert" but have firsthand experience with AI or its impacts and want to have your say, this is for you. Participate by March 15, 2026: www.peoplesaiconsultation.ca
January 22, 2026 at 12:38 AM
The People's Consultation on AI launched today! Whether you have in-depth expertise in AI issues, or don't consider yourself an "expert" but have firsthand experience with AI or its impacts and want to have your say, this is for you. Participate by March 15, 2026: www.peoplesaiconsultation.ca
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Canadians deserve to have a say over if, how, and to what extent AI is part of our future. The government is only listening to industry voices and that needs to change.
That's why I'm participating in the People's Consultation on AI, and I *strongly* encourage you to do the same.
That's why I'm participating in the People's Consultation on AI, and I *strongly* encourage you to do the same.
A civil society initiative to advance AI law, policy, and regulation centred around human rights and the public interest
www.peoplesaiconsultation.ca
January 22, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Canadians deserve to have a say over if, how, and to what extent AI is part of our future. The government is only listening to industry voices and that needs to change.
That's why I'm participating in the People's Consultation on AI, and I *strongly* encourage you to do the same.
That's why I'm participating in the People's Consultation on AI, and I *strongly* encourage you to do the same.
PM Carney promised to protect pharmacare and expand it to cover everyone in Canada, but under pressure from CEOs, his government is cutting healthcare while spending billions on corporate tax cuts and military contracts for U.S.-made fighter jets. canadians.org/action/carne...
Write to PM Carney: Fund Pharmacare for All
Prime Minister Carney promised to protect pharmacare and expand it to cover everyone in Canada. But under pressure from Canada’s CEOs, his government is cutting healthcare while spending billions o…
canadians.org
January 20, 2026 at 4:05 PM
PM Carney promised to protect pharmacare and expand it to cover everyone in Canada, but under pressure from CEOs, his government is cutting healthcare while spending billions on corporate tax cuts and military contracts for U.S.-made fighter jets. canadians.org/action/carne...
There is no military option for resisting the US.
Canada’s integration into the US military industrial complex, both as a supplier and a buyer, leaves Canada vulnerable.
The F-35 deal and Golden Dome should be taken off the table.
canadians.org/analysis/can...
Canada’s integration into the US military industrial complex, both as a supplier and a buyer, leaves Canada vulnerable.
The F-35 deal and Golden Dome should be taken off the table.
canadians.org/analysis/can...
Canada’s best defence against US aggression
To lead a successful effort to confront Trump, leaders must uphold international law consistently and invest in diplomacy U.S. President Donald Trump’s violent intervention in Venezuela repre…
canadians.org
January 15, 2026 at 9:43 PM
There is no military option for resisting the US.
Canada’s integration into the US military industrial complex, both as a supplier and a buyer, leaves Canada vulnerable.
The F-35 deal and Golden Dome should be taken off the table.
canadians.org/analysis/can...
Canada’s integration into the US military industrial complex, both as a supplier and a buyer, leaves Canada vulnerable.
The F-35 deal and Golden Dome should be taken off the table.
canadians.org/analysis/can...
CCPA: "Millions of people are already shopping at public grocery chains in Mexico and the US… [A] public grocery network across Canada could save families approximately 30-45 per cent off their grocery bills."
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How public grocery stores could work in Canada - CCPA
Chances are you spent some of your holiday gatherings talking about the price of food. Costs to consumers have increased by almost 30 per cent since 2020, while mega-grocers doubled their profit margi...
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January 14, 2026 at 3:30 PM
CCPA: "Millions of people are already shopping at public grocery chains in Mexico and the US… [A] public grocery network across Canada could save families approximately 30-45 per cent off their grocery bills."
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"As U.S. tech companies fought to roll back workers’ rights in the gig economy and beyond, allowed false information to spread across social media platforms, decimated journalism… the Canadian government was limited in its ability to respond."
Every data centre is a U.S. military base - CCPA
Understanding how the United States uses its tech companies to serve empire
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January 12, 2026 at 8:15 PM
"As U.S. tech companies fought to roll back workers’ rights in the gig economy and beyond, allowed false information to spread across social media platforms, decimated journalism… the Canadian government was limited in its ability to respond."
Last week, a crowd of Londoners gathered to support longtime activist and Council of Canadians member David Heap, who faced charges related to a protest of a conference of arms dealers in October.
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Londoners gather at London Courthouse in support of local activist - Antler River Media Co-op
Yesterday morning, a crowd of Londoners gathered to support longtime activist David Heap at his court hearing. Heap faces charges related to protesting the ‘Best Defence’ weapons manufacturing confere...
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January 12, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Last week, a crowd of Londoners gathered to support longtime activist and Council of Canadians member David Heap, who faced charges related to a protest of a conference of arms dealers in October.
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ICYMI: Shortly before President Maduro's abduction, Council of Canadians chapter member Rick Arnold warned that Canada was possibly contributing to regime change in Venezuela, through Canadian-made weapons and intelligence-sharing for illegal airstrikes.
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Is Canada aiding the United States in boat attacks?
By: Rick Arnold The question should be easy enough for Canada’s federal government to answer: Has Canada provided military intelligence since September 2025 to U.S. forces delivering lethal air str…
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January 5, 2026 at 8:49 PM
ICYMI: Shortly before President Maduro's abduction, Council of Canadians chapter member Rick Arnold warned that Canada was possibly contributing to regime change in Venezuela, through Canadian-made weapons and intelligence-sharing for illegal airstrikes.
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Marginalized communities are being blamed for crises caused by political choices to underfund healthcare & essential services.
Join us on Dec 10 as we confront these escalating threats, strengthen cross-movement solidarity, and share actionable solutions.
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join us on Dec 10 as we confront these escalating threats, strengthen cross-movement solidarity, and share actionable solutions.
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
December 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Marginalized communities are being blamed for crises caused by political choices to underfund healthcare & essential services.
Join us on Dec 10 as we confront these escalating threats, strengthen cross-movement solidarity, and share actionable solutions.
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join us on Dec 10 as we confront these escalating threats, strengthen cross-movement solidarity, and share actionable solutions.
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
"The recent memorandum of understanding signed between the federal government and Alberta signals a major retreat on climate policy," says John Cartwright, former Board Chair for the Council of Canadians.
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Memorandum of retreat
The recent memorandum of understanding signed between the federal government and Alberta signals a major retreat on climate policy.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:49 PM
"The recent memorandum of understanding signed between the federal government and Alberta signals a major retreat on climate policy," says John Cartwright, former Board Chair for the Council of Canadians.
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Bill C-12 allows the Minister to cancel immigration permits en masse, and blocks refugees from applying for asylum if they’ve been in Canada for over a year.
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Call NOW to say no to this bill. It will be voted on as early as Thursday.
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Call NOW to say no to this bill. It will be voted on as early as Thursday.
STOP Bill C-12: Call Your MP Now! - Migrant Rights Network
Bill C-12 returns for third reading THIS WEEK—December 3rd—and could be voted on any day. This dangerous legislation threatens the rights of refugees, migrants, and everyone in Canada. Once passed,…
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December 2, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Bill C-12 allows the Minister to cancel immigration permits en masse, and blocks refugees from applying for asylum if they’ve been in Canada for over a year.
migrantrights.ca/actionslist/...
Call NOW to say no to this bill. It will be voted on as early as Thursday.
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Call NOW to say no to this bill. It will be voted on as early as Thursday.
Council of Canadians London Chapter co-Chair David Heap was among those arrested.
The arms industry appears to be seeking to set an example as they prepare to receive a flood of government subsidies.
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The arms industry appears to be seeking to set an example as they prepare to receive a flood of government subsidies.
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World BEYOND War Canada on X: "The home of our WBW national organizer and 3 other activists were raided by police before dawn. Five people have now been charged for standing up to war criminals at the London ON arms fair held by Elbit, Lockheed, and other arms companies last month. Urgent support is needed! https://t.co/lxAgSiVtST" / X
The home of our WBW national organizer and 3 other activists were raided by police before dawn. Five people have now been charged for standing up to war criminals at the London ON arms fair held by Elbit, Lockheed, and other arms companies last month. Urgent support is needed! https://t.co/lxAgSiVtST
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November 27, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Council of Canadians London Chapter co-Chair David Heap was among those arrested.
The arms industry appears to be seeking to set an example as they prepare to receive a flood of government subsidies.
x.com/WBWCanada/st...
The arms industry appears to be seeking to set an example as they prepare to receive a flood of government subsidies.
x.com/WBWCanada/st...
After 13 years on the Board and six years as Chair, John Cartwright is stepping down from his long-time leadership role at the Council of Canadians.
The members, staff, and board of Council would like to thank John for all his years of service.
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The members, staff, and board of Council would like to thank John for all his years of service.
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John Cartwright: Passing the torch of Council Chair
After thirteen years on the Board of Directors and six years as Chair, John Cartwright is stepping down from his long-time leadership role at the Council of Canadians. A carpenter by trade, John ha…
canadians.org
November 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM
After 13 years on the Board and six years as Chair, John Cartwright is stepping down from his long-time leadership role at the Council of Canadians.
The members, staff, and board of Council would like to thank John for all his years of service.
canadians.org/update/john-...
The members, staff, and board of Council would like to thank John for all his years of service.
canadians.org/update/john-...
A federal budget rife with deep cuts to the public service, education, and climate action is not what we voted for.
Meanwhile, billions will go to military contracts and tax cuts—mostly for the rich.
Join us and mobilize against austerity: canadians.org/event/a-peop...
Meanwhile, billions will go to military contracts and tax cuts—mostly for the rich.
Join us and mobilize against austerity: canadians.org/event/a-peop...
Stop the Cuts! A People’s Assembly
On November 4, the federal government is expected to drop a budget that will devastate health services, education and climate action, weaken public services and deliver billions in subsidies, weapo…
canadians.org
November 7, 2025 at 9:49 PM
A federal budget rife with deep cuts to the public service, education, and climate action is not what we voted for.
Meanwhile, billions will go to military contracts and tax cuts—mostly for the rich.
Join us and mobilize against austerity: canadians.org/event/a-peop...
Meanwhile, billions will go to military contracts and tax cuts—mostly for the rich.
Join us and mobilize against austerity: canadians.org/event/a-peop...
November 4, the federal gov will present its 1st budget in 18 months, which is expected to combine what economists are calling the “worst cuts in a generation” with the largest increase in spending on military hardware since the Second World War.
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Austerity for the Many, “Investments” for the Few? What to expect in the November 4 federal budget
On November 4, the federal government will present its first budget since the April 28 election, which is expected to combine what economists are calling the “worst cuts in a generation” with the l…
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October 30, 2025 at 6:12 PM
November 4, the federal gov will present its 1st budget in 18 months, which is expected to combine what economists are calling the “worst cuts in a generation” with the largest increase in spending on military hardware since the Second World War.
canadians.org/analysis/aus...
canadians.org/analysis/aus...
On Nov 4th, the federal government is promising deep cuts to healthcare, education, and climate action. And for what? Billions for weapons of war and tax cuts for the rich.
Want to do something about it? Join us on Nov. 14th at 6pm in Ottawa.
Register at canadians.org/event/a-peop...
Want to do something about it? Join us on Nov. 14th at 6pm in Ottawa.
Register at canadians.org/event/a-peop...
Stop the Cuts! A People’s Assembly
On November 4, the federal government is expected to drop a budget that will devastate health services, education and climate action, weaken public services and deliver billions in subsidies, milit…
canadians.org
October 23, 2025 at 7:22 PM
On Nov 4th, the federal government is promising deep cuts to healthcare, education, and climate action. And for what? Billions for weapons of war and tax cuts for the rich.
Want to do something about it? Join us on Nov. 14th at 6pm in Ottawa.
Register at canadians.org/event/a-peop...
Want to do something about it? Join us on Nov. 14th at 6pm in Ottawa.
Register at canadians.org/event/a-peop...
There is no way to painlessly cut $25 billion per year from the federal budget.
Critical public services are at risk: from #pharmacare to #freshwater protection, from #climateaction to #genderequity programs.
Learn more, stand up to the austerity agenda:
canadians.org/stopthecuts/
#cdnpoli
Critical public services are at risk: from #pharmacare to #freshwater protection, from #climateaction to #genderequity programs.
Learn more, stand up to the austerity agenda:
canadians.org/stopthecuts/
#cdnpoli
Stop The Cuts: austerity threatens livelihoods and communities
STOP THE CUTS austerity threatens livelihoods and communities To the Minister of Finance: In a crisis, we must protect and invest in the essentials: healthcare, education and climate action. This g…
canadians.org
October 16, 2025 at 4:56 PM
There is no way to painlessly cut $25 billion per year from the federal budget.
Critical public services are at risk: from #pharmacare to #freshwater protection, from #climateaction to #genderequity programs.
Learn more, stand up to the austerity agenda:
canadians.org/stopthecuts/
#cdnpoli
Critical public services are at risk: from #pharmacare to #freshwater protection, from #climateaction to #genderequity programs.
Learn more, stand up to the austerity agenda:
canadians.org/stopthecuts/
#cdnpoli
David Heap co-chairs the London Chapter of the Council of Canadians and was a founder of the Canadian Boat to Gaza. Since sailing in 2011, he has been a part of Freedom Flotilla Coalition missions, supporting participants and the Coalition’s media work. canadians.org/analysis/our...
Our Course is the Conscience of Humanity: The Council of Canadians’ support for the Freedom Flotilla
The Council of Canadians’ support for the Freedom Flotilla
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October 9, 2025 at 1:42 PM
David Heap co-chairs the London Chapter of the Council of Canadians and was a founder of the Canadian Boat to Gaza. Since sailing in 2011, he has been a part of Freedom Flotilla Coalition missions, supporting participants and the Coalition’s media work. canadians.org/analysis/our...
Service rollbacks at Canada Post will only benefit the privatizers and the billionaires they serve. National infrastructure provides enormous public benefits, putting rural and remote regions on an equal footing with urban hubs.
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Why Mark Carney is putting Canada Post on the chopping block
Dru Oja Jay breaks down how dismantling Canada Post fits into Mark Carney’s austerity agenda
canadians.org
October 7, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Service rollbacks at Canada Post will only benefit the privatizers and the billionaires they serve. National infrastructure provides enormous public benefits, putting rural and remote regions on an equal footing with urban hubs.
canadians.org/analysis/why...
canadians.org/analysis/why...
Canada Post is exactly the type of nation-building project Mark Carney was elected to carry out. Instead, the lucrative parcel market is being given to fly-by-night operators who exploit burnout-track employees, compromise our safety and pollute the air.
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Canada Post faces two futures—a revitalized public service or a billionaire cash machine ⋆ The Breach
The Liberal government is dismantling Canada Post for the billionaire class, while ignoring bold proposals from postal workers to reinvent the public service
breachmedia.ca
October 6, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Canada Post is exactly the type of nation-building project Mark Carney was elected to carry out. Instead, the lucrative parcel market is being given to fly-by-night operators who exploit burnout-track employees, compromise our safety and pollute the air.
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Alberta's schools are suffering from cuts and poor planning from the government. The Council of Canadians stands in solidarity with the 51,000 educators who were forced to walk off the job today!
October 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Alberta's schools are suffering from cuts and poor planning from the government. The Council of Canadians stands in solidarity with the 51,000 educators who were forced to walk off the job today!
How can Canada build true economic sovereignty? Friend of The Council @jimbostanford.bsky.social convened the "elbows-up summit" to gather serious answers to serious questions; this factbook lays out some of the foundations for independence & prosperity.
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Building a Sovereign, Value-Added, and Sustainable Economy - CCPA
U.S. President Donald Trump has confronted Canadians with unprecedented threats to our sovereignty and prosperity. From his inauguration speech, when he resuscitated the imperial doctrine of ‘Manifest...
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September 27, 2025 at 1:20 AM
How can Canada build true economic sovereignty? Friend of The Council @jimbostanford.bsky.social convened the "elbows-up summit" to gather serious answers to serious questions; this factbook lays out some of the foundations for independence & prosperity.
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
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"We still have a choice. We can do the things necessary to regain control of our economy and thus maintain our independence. Or we can acquiesce in becoming a colonial dependency of the United States, with no future except the hope of eventual absorption."
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Progressive nationalism and the fight for Canadian sovereignty
Canada’s dependent relationship with the US has been a major foreign influence and a fundamental constraint on social progress
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September 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
"We still have a choice. We can do the things necessary to regain control of our economy and thus maintain our independence. Or we can acquiesce in becoming a colonial dependency of the United States, with no future except the hope of eventual absorption."
Read more at
canadians.org/analysis/pro...
Read more at
canadians.org/analysis/pro...