After 13 years on the Board and six years as Chair, John Cartwright is stepping down from his long-time leadership role at the Council of Canadians. The members, staff, and board of Council would like to thank John for all his years of service. canadians.org/update/john-...

A federal budget rife with deep cuts to the public service, education, and climate action is not what we voted for. Meanwhile, billions will go to military contracts and tax cuts—mostly for the rich. Join us and mobilize against austerity: canadians.org/event/a-peop...

November 4, the federal gov will present its 1st budget in 18 months, which is expected to combine what economists are calling the “worst cuts in a generation” with the largest increase in spending on military hardware since the Second World War. canadians.org/analysis/aus...

On Nov 4th, the federal government is promising deep cuts to healthcare, education, and climate action. And for what? Billions for weapons of war and tax cuts for the rich. Want to do something about it? Join us on Nov. 14th at 6pm in Ottawa. Register at canadians.org/event/a-peop...

There is no way to painlessly cut $25 billion per year from the federal budget. Critical public services are at risk: from #pharmacare to #freshwater protection, from #climateaction to #genderequity programs. Learn more, stand up to the austerity agenda: canadians.org/stopthecuts/ #cdnpoli

David Heap co-chairs the London Chapter of the Council of Canadians and was a founder of the Canadian Boat to Gaza. Since sailing in 2011, he has been a part of Freedom Flotilla Coalition missions, supporting participants and the Coalition’s media work. canadians.org/analysis/our...

Service rollbacks at Canada Post will only benefit the privatizers and the billionaires they serve. National infrastructure provides enormous public benefits, putting rural and remote regions on an equal footing with urban hubs. canadians.org/analysis/why...

Canada Post is exactly the type of nation-building project Mark Carney was elected to carry out. Instead, the lucrative parcel market is being given to fly-by-night operators who exploit burnout-track employees, compromise our safety and pollute the air. breachmedia.ca/canada-post-...

Alberta's schools are suffering from cuts and poor planning from the government. The Council of Canadians stands in solidarity with the 51,000 educators who were forced to walk off the job today!

How can Canada build true economic sovereignty? Friend of The Council @jimbostanford.bsky.social convened the "elbows-up summit" to gather serious answers to serious questions; this factbook lays out some of the foundations for independence & prosperity. www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

"We still have a choice. We can do the things necessary to regain control of our economy and thus maintain our independence. Or we can acquiesce in becoming a colonial dependency of the United States, with no future except the hope of eventual absorption." Read more at canadians.org/analysis/pro...

Over 200 organizations from across Canada, including the Council of Canadians, are drawing the line on Sept. 20th in cities all across the country. Will you join us? thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...

As we navigate the dynamic complexities of freshwater management within Canada, it is crucial to recognize that access to clean water is a fundamental human right. Originally published in the Hill Times, Sept. 3rd, 2025. canadians.org/analysis/saf...

Protecting our water and fighting cuts to public services like the Canada Water Agency are in many ways the same issue. On September 20, the Draw the Line day of action will draw the lines between these struggles.

As the federal government talks about building pipelines, they ignore the cost of the climate crisis. canadians.org/analysis/the...

MEDIA STATEMENT: Canada Water Agency Cuts a Devastating Pile-On to Trump’s Water Rollbacks: Council of Canadians canadians.org/analysis/can...

On Thursday, Health Minister Marjorie Michel refused to say whether she will conclude any new funding deals with provinces and territories, putting the future of the program in question. Council of Canadians denounces the anticipated cuts to pharmacare. canadians.org/media/pharma...

The Ford Conservatives are proposing to bypass the regulations that require new applicants to undergo a full review of groundwater extraction for bottling. They want to grant a new permit based solely on a previous approval given to a different company. canadians.org/analysis/for...

Mark Carney is slashing public service, supercharging military spending, and ramming through a right-wing agenda, while much of the country stays stuck in denial canadians.org/analysis/car...

Nikolas Barry-Shaw, of the Council of Canadians, said that Canada pays the second-highest price for drugs in the world after the U.S., as a result of a “fragmented and disorganized” system of about 10 provincial drug plans all making separate deals. www.timescolonist.com/local-news/l...

It's not Natural Gas, it's Methane and its bad. The government's draft regulation aiming for a 75 percent reduction in oil and gas methane emissions is a step in the right direction when Canada needs bold strides, but we need them to be more ambitious. www.forourkids.ca/methane_poll...

Fire season started early this year. Wildfires swept across northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba in May, displacing thousands from mostly indigenous communities. Evacuees flooded south, seeking refuge as far away as Niagara Falls. canadians.org/analysis/fir...

Trump wants a "Golden Dome." PM Carney wants you to help pay for it. Say NO to spending $83.6B on a dangerous, unworkable arms race. Canada must not foot the bill for this folly. #cdnpoli #GoldenDome canadians.org/analysis/tru...

We want our government to act firmly to defend Canadian jobs and sovereignty. We need a national strategy to strengthen local industries, build truly affordable housing, and sustainable energy systems. Made in Canada matters! canadians.org/analysis/mes...

Themes of protest, resistance and reclamation have been central to Cavanaugh’s public art. Michael's paintings depict liminal spaces captured in urban margins and outskirts, looking closely at the overlooked, and transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. canadians.org/analysis/a-t...

Make no mistake: The Conservatives have revved up their chainsaw. They are just hoping that voters won’t hear it over the soothing muzak of wildly optimistic budget projections. canadians.org/analysis/dog...

85 groups call on federal parties and candidates to prioritize freshwater security and health in Canada FEDERAL PARTIES AND CANDIDATES MUST RESPOND TO TRUMP’S THREATS TO FRESHWATER IN CANADA canadians.org/media/freshw...

We are hiring! Led by and reporting to a very dedicated and committed Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) will be a values-based and strategic leader driven to support the mission and priorities of the Council of Canadians. Apply today! canadians.org/job/job-oppo...

The 2025 federal election is taking place at an unprecedented time in our country’s history. This election, we must ensure that our democracy is not overwhelmed by the power of billionaires and the disinformation wars they propagandize.

The Council of Canadians condemns the imposition of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump on Canadian steel and aluminum. This unfair and destructive trade war will impact thousands of workers in these industries and communities across the country.

Defend the water, Protect the water: a Webinar on Water with Maude Barlow Trump demanding Canada’s water and corporate giants vying to take control of our water, the attacks on Canada's most precious natural resource are more present than ever. canadians.org/event/not-fo...

In a letter to Prime Minister Trudeau and the Premiers, Council of Canadians Chairperson John Cartwright outlines key measures our governments can take to protect Canadian jobs, communities, and industries.

JOB POSTING: The Atlantic Campaign Organizer plans and leads mobilization, advocacy, and organizing aspects of assigned campaigns with participation from Council chapters, members, and allies. APPLY TODAY!

The chaos unleashed by Trump’s tariff threats has scrambled everyone’s political predictions. On Tuesday, March 4, we are very excited to share with you our plans for the federal election and beyond.

Manitoba is first province to sign deal for Public Pharmacare!

Ontario’s election day is coming fast. To help ourselves—and you—decide, members of the Council of Canadians’ Ottawa Chapter have studied the platforms of the four parties. No matter what you decide, PLEASE VOTE. Our democracy depends on voter participation. https://buff.ly/4gZ5tSh

An Algonquin First Nation saw a huge victory in their fight against the Chalk River nuclear waste dump, dubbed Near Surface Disposal Facility. Feb.19th, 2025, the Federal Court decided that the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission failed to uphold its duty to consult consistent with UNDRIP.

Previous generations have fought to protect our democracy and made sacrifices to build the Canada we inherited. This is now our time. #EngagementCanada #CanadaPledge https://engagement-canada-pledge.ca/

Corporate lobby groups are turning the trade chaos in their favour by pushing for tax cuts, deregulation, pipelines, and military spending

1 of 2: Use our handy letter-writing tool to email your Premier to remind them no family should have to choose between lifesaving medication and Christmas. canadians.org/pharmacare-n...