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Greenpeace Canada offers to write Speech from Throne for Trudeau government
TORONTO — As Justin Trudeau’s minority government struggles to define its post-pandemic recovery strategy, Greenpeace Canada is offering the Liberals a draft (at no charge) of what should be in next week’s Speech from the Throne.
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4 must-have jobs for a green-recovery
Prime Minister Trudeau and Finance Minister Freeland have promised us a “green” and “equitable” recovery from covid-19 — jobs will be a central piece. Here are 6 must-have jobs for a green-recovery we hope to see in the September 23rd Throne Speech.
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Why We Need Nature: The ABCs of a Restoration Economy
As we recover from the pandemic, it is essential we invest in Nature-based solutions. Discover the four pillars of a restoration economy.
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Promises are not enough. Tell Freeland and Trudeau to make a Green and Just Recovery a $$$ reality
Our government said last month that a green and just recovery will be their number one priority when Parliament resumes this fall. Let’s hold them to it. We don’t have…
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How people power is paving the way to a green and just recovery
Greenpeace’s campaigns don’t exist without people power. Our Green and Just Recovery campaign is no different, but it is very special because of the uncertain circumstances we are facing. COVID-19…
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Health experts call for reusable PPE to protect people and planet
Health experts from around the world today endorsed the use of well-made reusable masks or gloves that are properly sanitized in order to protect the environment from pollution as well as our communities from the global COVID-19 pandemic.
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Activism in the times of COVID-19: We postered MP offices to pressure them for a Green and Just Recovery
After targeting liberal MPs online, during their virtual events, and by phone and email, we’ve taken our pressures to the streets! Since last week, we’ve been postering around MP offices…
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Scandal in Aisle 3: Time for Canada’s wealthy grocery store owners to clean up their act
Our economy is suffering due to COVID-19, but big grocery chains linked to environmental problems and cutting employee pay are raking in profits. Take action.
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Zero food waste supermarkets: 3 simple actions to help tackle the climate crisis and food insecurity
Here’s a fact that many of us might have trouble believing: before the pandemic, 1 in 8 households was already facing food insecurity in Canada.
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Silence is complicity. Why Greenpeace Canada speaks out about racism.
Over the last few weeks, some of our supporters and followers have asked us why Greenpeace Canada has been vocal in support of the Black Lives Matter (#BLM) movement.