For years, Canadians have been told that the closer we are to the United States’ policies, the better off we’ll be. But after more than 15 years of free trade, we know that’s not true.
What’s been a bonanza for big corporations and private investors has been bad news for the rest of us – and for the public good. Our resources and the environment are under threat. Our health care and other public services are being cut and privatized. Our jobs and the promise of a living wage are being steadily eroded.
But not everyone agrees that corporate profits should trump the public interest. We’re The Council of Canadians. We believe that Canadians and the world are best served by a strong, independent and diverse Canada. We work with grassroots activists, seniors, students, community groups, unions and other organizations to prove that a better Canada, and a better world, is possible.
We develop creative campaigns to put some of the country’s most important issues into the spotlight. We organize speaking tours, days of action, conferences and demonstrations. We also produce research reports, create popular materials, and work with individuals and organizations across the country and around the world. We do all of this to ensure that governments know the kind of Canada we want.
Other Campaigns:
Deep Integration
Health Care
Trade
Water
Energy
Food
Peace
Blue Planet Project