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Action Alerts Archives: Canadian Mining, Oil and Gas overseas
Help Stop Canadian Human Rights Violations and Environmental Disasters Abroad!
SIGN OUR PETITION and voice your demand to regulate the activities of Canadian mining, oil and gas companies overseas.
Check out our thermometer to the right to see how close we are to our target of 3500 signatures
WE MADE IT - collecting over 3700 signatures. The Petitions were tabled in Parliament on Wednesday, May 2, 2007, by The Hon. Bernard Patry (Liberals), Francine Lalonde (Bloq Quebecois) and on Monday, May 15, 2007, by Alexa McDonough. All three were on the SCFAIT Committee when the recommendation that launched the National Roundtables on Extractives was passed. Kevin Sorenson (Conservatives), the only other MP on the Committee at the time, declined.
Action Alert Archives - Make EDC Transparent! Write Letters!
As Export Development Canada reviews its disclosure policy, we need your help to make the Crown Corporation more transparent!!
Action Alert Archives - September 13, 2004
Please note that this coming month is a critical time for the campaign to cancel the debt of poor countries. We are asking you to take action to help make 100% debt cancellation a possibility for the poorest countries, with no conditions attached.
Action Alert Archives: April 12 - April 26, 2004
 | Tell Canadian Noranda Inc. CEO, Derek Pannell that you want the company to SAVE Patagonia and CAN its aluminum smelter project!! Send him a virtual 'can' with your e-petition...(En espaņol) Final sign-on letter with 700+ signatures. |
Action Alert Archives: World Bank 60th Anniversary
Halifax Initiative invites you to join our 2004 World Bank Anniversary Actions to help stop the policies and practices of one of the biggest engines of global neo-liberalism.
Action Alert Archives: No Reason to Celebrate
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Current Action Alerts: NO
REASON TO CELEBRATE.
In April, Canadian officials will be heading to Washington to celebrate the 60th Birthday of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund. Send Prime Minister Paul Martin a message that there can be no celebration without debt cancellation. (link to Birthday card) |
Action Alert Archives : October 2, 2003
Since last spring, the European Union has agreed to send a delegation of Parliamentarians in mid-October to visit Rosia Montana, the potential site of Europe's largest open cast gold mine. A few days ago the visit was postponed until December. Yet in the coming weeks, the Canadian company planning to develop this project will be submitting their Environmental Impact Assessment, and many locals will be unable to talk to the delegation about their concerns for their health, loss of livelihood, environmental impacts and forced resettlement. December will be too late. Write a letter to the EU President, asking him to reconsider the postponement.
Current Action Alerts: September 25, 2003
Support an effort to get the World Bank out of financing destructive oil, gas and mining projects. At the behest of non-governmental organizations from around the world, the World Bank agreed to review its investments in oil, gas and mining to determine their development impact. The World Bank's Extractive Industries Review (EIR) is now almost done. So far, the report, despite massive problems, contains some strikingly strong recommendations. Over the next few weeks, the trick will be to keep them in and build further on them.
Action Alert Archives : August 21, 2003
The World Bank and other donors have vowed to fight corruption. On August 15, 2003, a Lesotho Appeal Court dismissed the appeal of Acres International, a Canadian engineering firm, to a conviction of bribery related to the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. Acres is a repeat customer at the World Bank and EDC, yet neither have said how they are going to treat this conviction. Write the World Bank and EDC to let them know what you think!
Action Alert Archives : June 13, 2003
The 21st Congress on the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) was held in Montreal, Canada, June 16-20 2003. Over 1200 representatives from mining and hydro companies were present to develop a new Code of Ethics for the industry. However, Canada has yet to follow up on the progressive recommendations put forth by the World Commission on Dams (WCD), despite contributing over $100 000 towards its process.
Action Alert Archives : March 6, 2003
Say NO to Alumysa!! A new aluminum smelter in Patagonia contradicts Noranda's image of "doing good". Send a copy of the action alert to Noranda CEO and President Derek Pannell demanding Noranda put an end to its proposed project.
Action Alert Archives : January 20, 2003
Eyewitness Report documents rights abuses in Three Gorges Project - EDC involved in funding. Send a letter to Pettigrew demanding proper resettlement measures be put in place before flooding begins.
Action Alert Archives : May 3, 2002
May 3, 2002 - NGO Coalition denounces attempted kidnapping of Indigenous woman opposed to EDC-supported project. Send a letter to EDC President Ian Gillespie about EDC's support of the Ralco Dam.
Action Alert Archives : January 1, 2002
We need your help. On December 21, 2001, EDC released an environmental assessment policy, called the Environmental Review Directive (ERD). Unfortunately, with this new Directive, disasters are likely unpreventable. It is a very flexible document, written in loose language that leaves much room for interpretation. Write EDC President Ian Gillespie, and Trade Minister Pierre Pettigrew urging them to strengthen the directive.
Action Alert Archives : October 2001
The Export Development Act, that governs the work of the Export Development Corporation, is under review and about to table amendments to Parliament. These amendments, however, do little to redress continuing concerns about EDC's disclosure policy, its environmental review framework and international human rights obligations. Send a letter to Trade Minister Pierre Pettigrew voicing these concerns.
Action Alert Archives : June 2001
The Export Development Act, that governs the work of the Export Development Corporation, is under review and about to table amendments to Parliament. These amendments, however, do little to redress continuing concerns about EDC's disclosure policy, its environmental review framework and international human rights obligations. Send a letter to Trade Minister Pierre Pettigrew voicing these concerns.
Action Alert Archives : March 2001
Second Anniversary of the passage of the Tobin Tax motion in the House of Commons. Send a message to MPs and the Finance Minister signalling that they aren't doing enough to build political support to implement a tax on currency speculation.
Action Alert Archives : March 5, 2001
International Legislators and Parliamentarians Call for Tobin-Style Taxes - Launched April 2000. As of March 5, 2001 537 Parliamentarians from 25 countries have signed the declaration.
Action Alert Archives : October 2000
This coming October 24 and 25, Montreal will be hosting some special VIPs! In response, the "G-20 Welcoming Committee" is organizing a huge street party to greet them.
Action Alert Archives : May 2000
Over the years, the Export Development Corporation (EDC) has funded countless projects that have had devastating impacts on the environment. EDC is exempt from the Access to Information Act and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. Write letters to the Minister of Environment and the Prime Minister asking that EDC have social, environmental and human rights assessments for the projects that have significant potential or known impacts, and disclosure of project-specific information.
