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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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How to win Trump’s Trade War: Build a greener, more resilient future
Donald Trump is threatening a trade war. We can respond with an alternative that takes care of people and sets a clear vision for a greener, more resilient future.
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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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Canadian banks’ and investors’ unrestricted support for LNG is fueling a future climate bomb
Canadian banks are pouring billions of dollars into the global expansion of liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals that could potentially unleash more than 10 gigatonnes of climate-wrecking greenhouse gas emissions, according to new research.
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Breaking: Shell backs down in its lawsuit against Greenpeace
Just over a year ago, Shell sued Greenpeace UK, Greenpeace International and nine individuals for millions over a completely peaceful protest. We showed them their bully tactics won’t intimidate us – and…
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The fight continues, no treaty yet: Global Plastics Treaty negotiations fail to deliver agreement
The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC5) for a Global Plastics Treaty ended today with an agreement to meet again for what will be the final negotiation meeting to land a deal.
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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 reactive to an analysis of fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists at INC5
The increase, once again, in fossil fuel and petrochemical lobbyists engaged in Plastics Treaty negotiations exposes an industry pulling out all the stops to keep us trapped in the plastic crisis.
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At Plastics Treaty Talks, Greenpeace warns world leaders: “We are watching”
Massive public support for a strong Global Plastics Treaty that cuts plastic production is undeniable in Canada and globally. Today we delivered a reminder to world leaders that we are watching to see if they will step up to finally put people and the planet before plastic.
