Bleak future: Ted Morton finds himself between a Big Rock and a hard place
At the risk of sounding crude, how screwed isTed Morton? Alberta's finance minister, hard-right-fiscal hawk and would-be future premier finds himself trapped between a Big Rock and a hard place.read more
View ArticlePublic vs. corporate rights: NAFTA Chapter 11 invoked in Quebec fracking...
Both in Quebec and in the United States, public authorities have legislated to protect populations from shale gas industry-related risks. These precautions could however come up against controversial...
View ArticleLone Pine Resources urged to drop NAFTA lawsuit against Quebec's fracking...
Lone Pine Resources urged to drop NAFTA lawsuit against Quebec's fracking moratorium Canadian, Quebec and U.S. groups have launched a public petition to urge oil and gas company Lone Pine Resources to...
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New Brunswick: Support grows as Indigenous communities and allies stand up...
Monday, June 24, 2013 In New Brunswick, the Elsipogtog First Nation has mobilized to defend their land against shale gas extraction and fracking. Writer Claire Stewart Kanigan is present and will be...
View ArticleCouncil of Canadians stands in solidarity with anti-shale gas protesters in...
Ottawa, ON – The Council of Canadians denounces the excessive use of violence by the RCMP and stands in solidarity with those in Rexton, New Brunswick and around the world who oppose shale...
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Emergency rallies being held across Canada in support of the Mi'kmaq and...
Find an action in support of Mi'kmaq and Elsipogtog First Nations anti-fracking activists near you and take part.Activist Communique: Updated: Emergency rallies in support of the Mi'kmaq and Elsipogtog...
View ArticleMi'kmaq speaking tour appeals for solidarity with New Brunswick anti-fracking...
You can change the conversation. Chip in to rabble's donation drive today!It was standing room only in downtown Vancouver on January 24 as 250 people crowded into a meeting room at Simon Fraser...
View ArticleA trip to New Brunswick to learn about shale gas development and what...
I came home on Sunday evening from an awesome weekend in New Brunswick learning more about fracking, meeting with allies, and being inspired by the amazing work of our chapters in the Atlantic and the...
View ArticleNew Troubles at Elsipogtog
New troubles at Elsipogtog:I am proud at how fast the news of what is happening just outside of town Rexton, New Brunswick. Regarding photography and video, I have to give a major hat-tip to Miles Howe...
View ArticleVerdict and sentencing for Mi'kmaq warriors arrested in Elsipogtog raid
It's the last week of our supporter drive and boy, do we need you! Please help rabble.ca amplify democratic movements. Become a monthly supporter.Two men from the Mi'kmaq Warrior Society have been...
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Winning the fight against fracking in Nova Scotia
rey-2014-09-10a.mp3Activists in Nova Scotia have won a victory in the fight against hydraulic fracturing in the province. The Liberal government plans to introduce legislation in the fall to ban...
View ArticleNew Brunswick election a litmus test for the rest of Canada on shale gas
New Brunswickers head to the polls in what seems to be another PC versus Liberal tête-à-tête this Monday.But this province's election could also be key to determining Canada's future and the future of...
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As New Brunswickers get ready to vote, the Council of Canadians releases...
Halifax -- As shale gas has become the defining election issue for New Brunswickers going to the polls Monday, the Council of Canadians, along with several allies in the anti-shale gas movement,...
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New Brunswick election 2014: Green Party leader takes Fredericton riding, NDP...
Tuesday, September 23, 2014 New Brunswick election results are in, and the Liberals have formed a majority government. But what were voters talking about and what issues were most important to them?...
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Council of Canadians to OEB: Watch out for fracking
Today I joined Council of Canadians Board Member Steven Shrybman and Lisa Sumi, Science and Research Director with EARTHWORKs at an Ontario Energy Board (OEB) consultation.The consultation assists...
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