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Protectors vs. Destroyers – Canadians Unite to Stop Fracking in New Brunswick
For the past two weeks, an unprecedented coalition of Acadians, Anglophones and members of the Elsipogtog First Nation have blockaded a compound in the Canadian town of Rexton, New …
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The End of Impunity? Indigenous Guatemalans Bring Canadian Mining Company to Court
For the first time, a Canadian mining company will appear in a Canadian court for actions committed overseas.
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Indigenous Nations Are at the Forefront of the Conflict With Transnational Corporate Power
Around America people still celebrate Columbus Day, showcasing the ongoing struggle for indigenous rights.
Idle No More Protestors Take to the Streets in Global Day of Action
Idle No More protestors assert treaty rights and nationhood as part of International Day of Action.
Torture Opponents Say Ban Dick Cheney from Canada or Prosecute Him
Torture suspect and former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney is scheduled to speak at the Toronto Global Forum.
A Discriminatory Ban on Religious Symbols for State Employees Threatens Human Rights in Quebec
The proposed charter would aim to clarify the ways in which to govern in Quebec, especially with religious minorities.
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Mexican Communities Resist Environmentally Destructive Canadian Mining Companies
Indigenous Mexicans are being pushed out of their country by global corporate forces, says David Bacon, in
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Global Harms Need a Global Remedy: Small but Meaningful Victory against Hudbay Minerals
After human rights violations were perpetrated by a Canadian mining company against a Guatemalan village, the village fought back in court.
Trains on Auto Pilot: Railroading Quebec
The Quebec disaster was an undesired derailment of the rollout of the railroad's grand plans to further reduce labor costs.
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Colombian Connection: Canadian Neocolonialism in the Global South
Canada's involvement in social and ecological injustices in Colombia often goes unremarked.