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Still We Rise: A Reflection on Resistance, Racism, and the Politics of “Woke”
There are moments in history when we are called to pause, to reflect, and to ask ourselves: What does it mean to resist? What does it mean to rise? Maya…
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Reclaiming Wokeness and Wokeism: Confronting Political Attacks on Justice and Equity in Canada
In Canada, we are witnessing the deliberate weaponization of the term “woke” by political figures like Pierre Poilievre and other right-wing leaders, who use it as a blanket label to…
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This Black History Month we’re highlighting Black-led organizations that inspire us
This February marks Black History Month — every year, this is a commemorative period to honour the legacy of Black people in Canada.
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Love to our trans friends: A Letter From our Executive Director
After Trump’s inauguration and executive orders on Monday, there is so much to decry: “drill, baby, drill”, manifest destiny, mass deportations — there was a whole host of horrific proclamations…
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The cost of convenience: Why ditching plastic is a justice issue
Plastic products have been marketed to us as innocuous items of convenience. Plastic bags, food containers, candy wrappers, packaging of all kinds, meant to make life easier on the go,…
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Greenpeace Canada blocks Poilievre’s house, calling him out for his anti-climate agenda that betrays people
Early this morning, two activists locked themselves to a replica oil pumpjack in the driveway of Stornoway, the official residence of the Leader of the Opposition in Ottawa, unveiling a strong message: Poilievre: Protecting polluters, betraying people. The oil jack, surrounded by burned forest and flames, was painted with charcoal made from wood burned in…
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Taxing Big Oil would grow UN climate loss and damage fund by more than 2000%, analysis finds
A small tax on just seven of the world’s biggest oil and gas companies could grow the UN Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage by more than 2000% and help address the costs of extreme weather events, according to new analysis published today by Greenpeace International and Stamp Out Poverty. The organisations are calling for a…
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Greenpeace marine investigation exposes destructive fishing practices in the North Pacific Ocean
Ahoy, ahoy! We’ve just returned from another marine investigation, this time on the high seas of the North Pacific Ocean.
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INC-4: Plastics talks in Ottawa end on a disappointing note under compromised Canadian leadership
Late on Monday night, the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) for a Global Plastics Treaty ended with world governments failing to agree on the inclusion of any reference to plastic production or polymers in intersessional work, despite strong support by various countries, scientists and civil society groups. While Canada supported in principle…
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INC-4: Greenpeace Canada’s reaction to Minister’s Guilbeault introducing a Federal Plastics Registry
In response to Minister Guilbeault announcement introducing a Federal Plastics Registry during the the High-level partnerships day’s opening Session at the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4), Sarah King, Head of Plastics & Oceans at Greenpeace Canada, said: