Council of Canadians
Canadians Seek to Halt Fair Elections Act, Compare It to Voter Suppression in the US
When the Fair Elections Act came into effect last December, it removed the option of using your voter information card as ID, meaning if you only have one piece of valid ID and it doesn't have your current address, you may be shit out of luck.
New Northwest Territories Fracking Regulations Keep Chemical Disclosure Voluntary
Beyond the issue of disclosure, many in the NWT say the government is getting ahead of itself in allowing the unconventional horizontal drilling practice into the territory.
What Can Canadian Cities Learn From São Paulo’s Water Crisis?
Canada and Brazil both have some of the planet's largest freshwater reserves. But as millions are now without running water in Sao Paulo, it might be time for both countries to confront the myth of endless water.
First Nations Communities Are Suing the Federal Government Over Third World Water Conditions
After facing gruesome problems with their water supply like floating mice in cisterns, four Alberta First Nations have filed a lawsuit against the Canadian government, who they say hasn't fulfilled an obligation to provide quality drinking water to...