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The '''Council of Canadians''' is a non-profit organization that advocates for clean water, fair trade, green energy, public health care, and a vibrant democracy<ref>http://www.canadians.org/about</ref>. The organization is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario with regional offices in Halifax, Toronto, Edmonton and Vancouver and a network of local chapters across the country<ref>http://www.canadians.org/chapters/contacts/index.html</ref>. The Council of Canadians receives no money from governments or corporations<ref>http://www.canadians.org/about</ref>. |
The '''Council of Canadians''' is a left wing<ref>http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/06/14/council-of-canadians-says-tory-legal-attacks-against-robocalls-challenge-a-divert-and-defame-strategy/</ref>,non-profit organization that advocates for clean water, fair trade, green energy, public health care, and a vibrant democracy<ref>http://www.canadians.org/about</ref>. The organization is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario with regional offices in Halifax, Toronto, Edmonton and Vancouver and a network of local chapters across the country<ref>http://www.canadians.org/chapters/contacts/index.html</ref>. The Council of Canadians receives no money from governments or corporations<ref>http://www.canadians.org/about</ref>. |
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While primarily focused on national issues, the Council of Canadians also does international work through its Blue Planet Project<ref>http://www.blueplanetproject.net</ref>, which focuses on the implementation of the human [[right to water]] and sanitation. |
While primarily focused on national issues, the Council of Canadians also does international work through its Blue Planet Project<ref>http://www.blueplanetproject.net</ref>, which focuses on the implementation of the human [[right to water]] and sanitation. |
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| Formation | 1985 |
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| Type | citizen's organization based in Canada |
| Legal status | active |
| Purpose | advocate and public voice, educator and network |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
Region served | Canada |
Official language | English, French |
Chair | Maude Barlow |
| Website | Council of Canadians official website |
The Council of Canadians is a left wing[1],non-profit organization that advocates for clean water, fair trade, green energy, public health care, and a vibrant democracy[2]. The organization is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario with regional offices in Halifax, Toronto, Edmonton and Vancouver and a network of local chapters across the country[3]. The Council of Canadians receives no money from governments or corporations[4].
While primarily focused on national issues, the Council of Canadians also does international work through its Blue Planet Project[5], which focuses on the implementation of the human right to water and sanitation.
History
The Council of Canadians is chaired by Maude Barlow, who is best known internationally for her work on water-related issues.
The Council publishes a magazine called Canadian Perspectives, which is published twice a year.[6]
References
- ^ http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/06/14/council-of-canadians-says-tory-legal-attacks-against-robocalls-challenge-a-divert-and-defame-strategy/
- ^ http://www.canadians.org/about
- ^ http://www.canadians.org/chapters/contacts/index.html
- ^ http://www.canadians.org/about
- ^ http://www.blueplanetproject.net
- ^ Canadian Perspectives
