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PEOPLE- & PLANET-FRIENDLY EVENTS & RESOURCES
Revised Wed. Nov. 1, 2000
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& SOCIAL JUSTICE EVENTS, workshops, courses, festivals,
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(B) ELECTION NOTES
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(A) EVENTS, COURSES, BROADCASTS & LINKS
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* Events in Toronto, Markham, Hillsburgh, Carleton Place, Carp,
Ottawa, Ontario-wide municipal elections (Mon Nov 13),
Michigan, and national CBC TV broadcast.
* PETROTYRANNY! Thurs Nov 2, 4:30-6:30pm, Toronto.
Petrotyranny (n) : dictatorship financed by petroleum. Despite
growing health & environmental damage, we consume more
petroleum products than ever. Many of the world's most repressive
regimes are located on top of the world's greatest oil reserves.
Author John Bacher explains the links & approaches the problem
with optimism. Free. Refreshments. All welcome. Alumni Hall,
Victoria University, 91 Charles St. W. (Museum subway) More
info: Carolyn Langdon, Science for Peace, 416-978-3606
http://scienceforpeace.sa.utoronto.ca
* GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS, Thurs Nov 2,
7-9pm, Toronto. Panel discussion on genetically engineered
foods, with Rod MacRae (Ph.D., Co-author of "Real Food for
a Change"); John Pronk (N.D., organic farmer & naturopathic
doctor); Millie Ryan-Harshman (Ph.D., Biotechnology
Communications Network). $12/$15/$8 students. OISE
Auditorium, 252 Bloor St. W (St. George subway). More info
/advance tickets: Ontario Assoc. of Naturopathic Doctors
416-233-2001 http://www.oand.com
* GOMBERG GRASSROOTS ELECTION CABARET, Thurs
Nov 2, 7:30pm, Toronto. With entertainment to amuse & inspire
the right brain in us all. At the NOW Lounge, 189 Church St. $10
(sliding scale) More info: http://www.GombergForMayor.org
OTTAWA MAYORALTY CANDIDATES ENVIRONMENT
DEBATE, Thurs Nov 2, 6:40-9pm, Ottawa. Questions from a
panel & the audience on land use, greenspace protection,
transportation, links btwn Environment & Economy. Televised.
RMOC HQ, Champlain Room, 111 Lisgar St. More info: Erwin
Dreessen 613-739-0727
* OLYMPIC ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTATIONS, Nov 2, 6,
8, 9, 7-9:30pm, Toronto & area. Help ensure that our Olympic Plan
is environmentally progressive. Transportation, energy, waste &
other issues. Thurs Nov 2: The Coffee Time Soccer Centre, 7601
Martingrove Road, Vaughan; Mon Nov 6: Century Gardens
Recreation Centre, 349 Vodden Street East, Brampton; Wed Nov
8: YMCA, 20 Grovesnor, Toronto; Thurs Nov 9: Grimsby Senior
Citizens Centre,18 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby. All workshops
7-9:30pm. Info/register: Bernadette Arreola, 416-410-3888 x5
barreola@lura.ca Environmental policy & newsletter:
http://www.TO-2008.com Robert Davis, City of Toronto,
416-392-2990 [see also factsheet at: http://www.mnsj.org and
http://www.breadnotcircuses.org ]
* NATUROPATHIC CONVENTION 2000, Thurs-Sun Nov 2-5,
Toronto. Naturopathic Medicine - leading the way to a healthy
environment. Network with naturopathic doctors, students, and
other healthcare practitioners from around the world. Including: Fri
7-9pm: Chelation Therapy Panel. Sat 9am: Environmental
Challenges of the 21st Century (Peter Tabuns, Executive Director,
Greenpeace Canada). Sat 9:45am: Intensive Cleansing Protocol for
patients with Environmental Toxicity. Sat 1:15-2:45: The effect of
the environment on disease potential & human immune response.
Sun 3pm: The Cancer Epidemic: why are we surprised? - wake up
and smell the chemicals. Exhibit hall. Toronto Congress Centre,
650 Dixon Road (near the airport). $130-$375 includes lunches.
$10 for Friday panel only; $8/12 for Thursday Genetic Engineering
panel (see separate listing). $55 for Saturday Dinner Awards
Banquet. More info: Ontario Assoc. of Naturopathic Doctors
416-233-2001 http://www.oand.com
* NON-VIOLENT RESISTANCE, Fri Nov 3, 7-9pm, Toronto.
Roundtable discussion with Len Desroches, a local non-violent
activist. Share, question & examine issues surrounding non-
violence. Free. 205 Lansdowne (btwn. Dundas & Queen) More
info: Magdalene House magdalenehouse@wildmail.com
416-530-7910
* CANADIAN POLITICAL PARTIES ON CBC TV, Fridays until
the election, approx 10:30-11:30pm. On CBC TV, after the
National news, as a replacement for the Magazine. Hosted by Avi
Lewis. Panel discussion with representatives of a different political
party on each show, followed by audience questions. AUDIENCE
PARTICIPANTS are needed from the Toronto area. Interested
audience participants call Laurel Rothman 416-595-9230.
RIGHTS ON REEL FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL, Fri-Sun Nov
3-5, Toronto. Opening reception Fri Nov 3, 7pm. 8pm: "Public
Enemy" (Toronto premiere). The Black Panther Party - the hopes,
dreams & lessons learned by these US civil rights pioneers. Other
screenings: Sat 2pm, 7pm, 9pm. Sun: 2pm, 6pm, 8pm. John
Spotton Cinema, National Film Board, 150 John St. $5/pay-what-
you-can (festival pass $20). http://www.rightsonreel.org
416-397-9915 info@rightsonreel.org
THE POWER OF CITIZEN POLITICS, Fri Nov 3, 7pm, Toronto.
Free public forum on the growing power of citizen politics &
upcoming challenges for social movements in Canada. With
Council of Canadians Chairperson Maude Barlow, US Food First
activist Anuradha Mittal, and Toronto Disaster Relief Committee
co-founder Cathy Crowe. Free. Church of the Holy Trinity, Trinity
Square, behind the Eaton Centre. More info: 1-800-387-7177
http://www.canadians.org
THE MANY FACES OF COOPERATION, Fri-Sun Nov 3-5, Ann
Arbor, Michigan. From intentional communities, student co-ops,
and housing co-ops, to consumer, agriculture, and business co-ops.
Ecovillages & sustainable communities; credit unions; car co-ops;
consensus basics; co-op games; more. $250/$225.
nasco@umich.edu 734-663-0889 http://fic.ic.org/artofcmty.html
fic@ic.org [related sites: http://www.coopcca.com (links to
dozens of Canadian co-ops) http://www.umich.edu/~nasco
http://www.ic.org http://www.gaia.org http://www.cohousing.org
http://www.cohousing.ca ]
STOP THE WORLD(tm), I WANT TO GET OFF! Fri Nov 3 &
Sat Nov 4, 8pm, Toronto. Films & videos directing their rage &
sense of humour at the global corporate spectacle. From hacking
Hitchcock to hopping freight trains, this night updates Debord to
the age of global protest & local action. Fri: "The Society of the
Spectacle". Sat: "Free Ride"; "RIP WTO N30" (Seattle); "Fighting
to Win" (OCAP protest); "DIY Bike Lanes"; other jams from
around the world, from a red-white and blue puke fest to a rip-off
the FBI would love. With Keith Sanborn & Jonathan Culp.
Cinecycle, 129 Spadina Ave. (down the alley) More info:
satanmacnuggit@dojo.tao.ca
THE POWER OF YOUTH POLITICS
ANTI-CORPORATE BUS TOUR
COUNCIL OF CANADIANS AGM, Sat-Sun Nov 4-5, Toronto.
Starts Sat. 9am: Discuss the role of youth in social movements
with leading youth activists Annahid Dashtgard, Jen Anthony &
Kevin Millsip. Followed by workshops on international trade,
water, health care, genetically engineered food, and building a
citizen's movement. Anti-corporate rule bus tour of Toronto to
learn about the corporations behind the free trade agenda. Sunday
9am: AGM. $60/$50/$15/subsidies. Register if possible.
Metropolitan Hotel, 108 Chestnut, behind City Hall. More info:
1-800-387-7177 http://www.canadians.org
* FRASER INSTITUTE SEMINAR, Sat Nov 4, 9am-5pm,
Toronto. How can the market provide for the well-being of
Canadians? "The Fraser Institute will say anything which they
think will lead to free markets, no matter how ridiculous or
dangerous. They repeat how free trade will lead to greater
environmental protection and prevent excessive deforestation and
excessive fishing. With a steady stream of corporate funding and
by substituting rhetoric for accuracy, the Fraser Institute has risen
from relative obscurity to become a considerable force on Canada's
political landscape." - The Peak, Simon Fraser University.
Free. Courtyard Marriott Hotel, 475 Yonge. Register 1-800-665-
3558. http://www.fraserinstitute.ca For dissenting views, see:
http://www.peak.sfu.ca/the-peak/95-2/issue13/fraser8.html
http://www.flipside.org/vol2/sep99/99se13a.htm
http://csf.colorado.edu/environmental/search/Deep-Ecology/oct96/0049.html
WIND POWER WORKSHOP, Sat Nov 4, 10am-4pm, Hillsburgh
(1 hr NW of Toronto). Take part in the construction of a working
windmill. Learn about proper site location; sizing your system; and
how to find inexpensive (sometimes free!) and reliable parts. Each
participant will receive a complete set of construction plans. With
Bob Budd, a wind energy expert who has designed an ingenius
build-it-yourself windmill system adapted to the gusting wind
conditions of our region. Bob has taught many workshops on wind
power and lives in a home powered by wind & sun. $60. At
Everdale, a non-profit learning centre, working organic farm,
diverse wildlife habitat, and sustainable technology showcase one
hour northwest of Toronto. More info: Gavin Dandy 519-855-6533
everdale@albedo.net
* SMALL PRESS FAIR, Sat Nov 4, 11am-6pm, Toronto. Free.
At Trinity St. Pauls United Church, 427 Bloor W (west of Spadina).
More info: 416-922-9704 maggie@web.net
* FACTORY FARMING PROTEST, Sat Nov 4, 1-3pm, Toronto.
At the The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Handing out
pamphlets. Banner. National Trade Centre, Exhibition Place.
More info: Freedom For Animals 416-596-2331 [ related sites:
http://www.inforamp.net/~aac http://www.AnimalAlliance.ca
http://www.IFAW.org http://www.alertontario.org
http://www.purefood.org http://www.organicadvocates.org ]
HUMAN RIGHTS, USE THEM OR LOSE THEM, Sat Nov 4,
2pm. Canada is not the true north strong & free for all Canadians.
Video screening. Also "Little Brother Watches Back" and
"Performing the Border" (NAFTA, exploitation of women
workers, prostitution). Part of the Rights On Reel festival. John
Spotton Cinema, National Film Board, 150 John St. $5/pay-what-
you-can (festival pass $20). http://www.rightsonreel.org
416-397-9915 info@rightsonreel.org
* GOMBERG & CHRIS MCKHOOL KIDS' CONCERT, Sat Nov
4, 2-3pm, Toronto. For the whole family, but especially for the
kids. With the renowned Chris McKhool, musician & eco-
troubador! Refreshments, door prizes, auction. At the Tranzac
Club, 292 Brunswick (just south of Bloor, near Spadina subway)
$5/person $15/family 416-968-7626
SINCE THE COMPANY CAME, Sat Nov 4, 9pm, Toronto. Video
screening about the effect of logging on the Solomon Islands. Also
"That's Why I'm Leaving" (class, politics & religeous oppression
in Britain), and "My Country" (state-controlled media in Serbia).
John Spotton Cinema, National Film Board, 150 John St. $5/pay-
what-you-can (festival pass $20). http://www.rightsonreel.org
416-397-9915 info@rightsonreel.org
COMMERCIAL HERB GROWING CONFERENCE, Sat-Sun
Nov 4-5, Toronto. Sat $85; Sunday bus tour $125. At the Japanese
Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Garamond Court.
http://www.richters.com 905-640-6677 conference@richters.com
SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE, Sun Nov 5, 9:30am-4:30pm,
Carp (1/2 hr west of Ottawa). Inspiring lectures, workshops, mini-
lectures, videos & exhibitors on the environment, health &
sustainablity; local organic food. Delightful children's video at
1pm. $55 advance incl. lectures & lunch; $5 otherwise. Irish Hills
Country Club, 3248 Carp Rd. More info: 613-839-3997
http://www.echelon.ca/7thgeneration
LEFTWORDS FESTIVAL of Books & Ideas, Sun Nov 5, 10am-
5pm, Toronto. Calling activists, writers, teachers, students,
academics & readers concerned about social issues & critical
thought. Mingle, listen to debates, readings (all day), panel
discussions, music, meet authors, publishers, activists, browse,
maybe buy some books. Social issues, critical analysis, feminism,
the environment, and the political and cultural left. Over 30
exhibitors (publishers, bookstores, magazines, journals). "At a time
when... the mass media are becoming more & more deadingly
trivial, dissenters look in vain for affirmation of their views...
LeftWords, in fact, is a way of doing just that." - Michele
Landsberg, Toronto Star. New College, U of T, Spadina Ave, 1
block south of Harbord). Free. More info: Mathew Adams 416-
516-9546 catalystcentre@web.net http://www.leftwords.org
http://www.catalystcentre.ca
* GOMBERG FOR MAYOR STREETCAR PARTY & VEGGIE
BRUNCH, Sun Nov 5, 11am, Toronto. Join us in style as we
release the Gomberg for Mayor Green Book. Must pre-register.
$20 per person or $50 per family
http://www.GombergForMayor.org 416-968-7626 tooker@web.ca
* CORPORATE GLOBALISATION & GLOBAL JUSTICE, Sun
Nov 5, 4-6pm, Toronto. Discussion led by Gerard Greenfield, trade
expert with the Canadian Auto Workers. Free. OISE, 252 Bloor St.
W. (direct entrance from St. George subway), room 2211. First in a
series. More info: Toronto Mobilisation for Global Justice
416-535-2335 x127 mob4glob@tao.ca
SUGARED UP, Sun Nov 5, 6pm, Toronto. Video screening on the
consequences of US Government "food supplements". Also "Le
Mur de Taniperla" on the Chiapas courageous struggle for
autonomy in the face of government brutality & military might.
John Spotton Cinema, National Film Board, 150 John St. $5/pay-
what-you-can (festival pass $20). http://www.rightsonreel.org
416-397-9915 info@rightsonreel.org
* CLEAN WATER FOR ONTARIO, Mon Nov 6, 9am-5pm,
Toronto. From the source to the tap & back again - how can
Ontario protect its water resources and guarantee safe drinking
water? The state of water mgt. in Ontario. Operation Clean Water;
a Safe Drinking Water Act; source protection; treatment;
financing; use & conservation; pollution prevention. Inviting
organizations, professionals & the public. Presentations from many
of the province's leading environmental & professional orgs.; brief
statements from other groups & the public (5 minutes max, please
notify cco@web.ca). Proceedings will be published & available
on-line. With Ken Ogilvie (Pollution Probe); Chris Winter
(Conservation Council of Ontario); Tina Schankula (Ont. Fed. of
Agriculture); Shelley Petrie (Toronto Environmental Alliance);
Lino Grima (U of T); P. Douglas Petrie (Willms & Shier); Mary
Jane Conboy (Ont Fed of Agriculture); others. $50/$25. Metro Hall
rm 308/309, 55 John St. More info:
http://www.greenontario.org/cco/events/water2000.html Chris
Winter cco@web.ca 416-533-1635 1-800-719-9986. Factsheet:
http://www.greenontario.org/strategy/water.html
* CLEARCUTTING ONTARIO - PUBLIC MEETING, Mon Nov
6, 6:30-9:30pm, Toronto. The Harris Government is developing
forest management guidelines that are based on the notion that
massive clearcuts emulate natural forest fires. This is not only
false, but highly destructive to the environment and one of the last
remaining stands of ancient boreal forest. With Elizabeth May
(Executive Director, Sierra Club of Canada and author of "At The
Cutting Edge -- The Crisis in Canada's Forests"); Gilles Bisson
(MPP & NDP Critic for the Ministry of Natural Resources);
Marilyn Churley (MPP & NDP Environment Critic); Mike Colle
(MPP); AnnaMaria Valastro (Peaceful Parks Coalition Forest
Campaign). The public has until Nov 28 to respond before the gov.
takes action on these guidelines. Metro Hall, 55 John (at King),
room 310 (St. Andrew subway). More info: Anna Chase
416-960-9606 [ http://www.sierraclub.ca/eastern ]
* TORONTO MAYORALTY DEBATE, Mon Nov 6, 7-9pm,
Toronto. Candidates debate. Get there early - capacity only 500.
Invited: Mayor Mel Lastman, Tooker Gomberg, and others. Free,
all welcome. Organized by U of T Students Administrative
Council & others. (Election Day is the following Monday, Nov
13). At OISE Auditorium, 252 Bloor W (St. George subway).
More info: Anjali Misra external@sac.utoronto.ca
* WASTE REDUCTION WEEK, Mon-Sun Nov 6-12, Ontario.
Events, information & media coverage of communities, schools &
businesses across Ontario. Launch event at the Ontario Science
Centre (Toronto) on Nov 6. Resources available (
http://www.rco.on.ca ): event & activity suggestions;
downloadable graphics; school handbook; factsheets; ecological
footprint questionnaire; event calendar. Register your event at:
http://www.rco.on.ca/wrw/regform.html More info: Recycling
Council of Ontario http://www.rco.on.ca 416-960-8053
wrw@rco.on.ca
* ELECTION CABARET, Tues. Nov 7, 7:30pm, Toronto. With
Toronto mayoral candidate Tooker Gomberg. "Entertainment to
amuse & inspire even the most ardent left brains in the bunch. At
the NOW Lounge, 189 Church St. $10 (sliding scale).
http://www.GombergForMayor.org 416-968-7626 tooker@web.ca
* A TORONTO CHARTER, Tues Nov 7, 7:30-9:30pm, Toronto.
Would autonomy create a better future for Toronto? Vancouver,
Winnipeg, Montreal & Saint John all have charters that give them
special powers to meet their unique needs. Should Toronto,
Brampton & Mississauga continue to be 'creatures' of the
province? With Alan Broadbent, Richard Gwyn, Herb Pirk, Mayor
Peter Robertson (Mayor of Brampton & Chair of the Greater
Toronto Area Mayors & Regional Chairs Committee). Free. St.
Lawrence Centre, 27 Front St. E. (subway: King or Union)
416-366-1656 http://www.stlc.com/forums.htm
* MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR DEBATE, Tues Nov 7, 7:30-9:30,
Toronto. With Trinity-Spadina candidates Olivia Chow, Roberto
Verrdechio, Rosie Schwartz. Bloor JCC, 750 Spadina (SW corner
at Bloor; Spadina subway). More info: Robert Brown
416-324-1730
* BIGOTS ON THE BALLOT, Tues Nov 7, 7pm, Toronto. Why
do all the parties seem to represent the interests of the wealthy?
How do we build a more just society? Public discussion with John
Clark & Sue Collis, Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP).
CAW Worker's Centre, 527 College (west of Bathurst). More info:
416-969-3209
* CANADA - ENVIRONMENTAL LEADER OR DESTROYER?
Tues Nov 7, 7pm/7:30-9:30pm, Toronto. David Suzuki, Lois
Corbett, a representative from a South American community
impacted by a Canadian oil company, Senator Lois Wilson, and
others, will speak on Canada's lack of action on meeting our
international commitments on climate change. Free. The Music
Hall, 147 Danforth (near Broadview subway) More info: Keith
Stewart kstewart@web.ca 416-596-0660
http://www.torontoenvironment.org http://www.davidsuzuki.org
* INSURANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS, Wed Nov 8, 8:30-10am, Toronto.
Liability risk issues. Metro Hall, 55 John (at King), Room 308.
Free(?) Please confirm date. Register: Paul Bubelis
bubelis@sympatico.ca http://www.lms.ca http://www.web.net/oen
http://sustain.web.net
* HEALTHY INDOOR ENVIRONMENTS, Wed Nov 8,
8am-5:30pm, Toronto. Workshop to develop a comprehensive
multi-sectoral strategy for creating & maintaining healthier
buildings in Canada. Presentations from leading experts:
Mary Smith (Director, Indoor Environment Division, US EPA)
and Dr. Rod Raphael (Director General, Environmental Health
Directorate, Health Canada). For health professionals, policy
makers, academics, public interest groups, construction & plant
engineers, school administrators, building owners & managers.
$100 / $50 for not-for-profits. Room 308/309, Metro Hall. 55 John
at King (St. Andrew subway). More info/register: Krista Friesen
kfriesen@pollutionprobe.org 416-926-1907 x 242
http://www.healthyindoors.com
* CHILDREN'S HEALTH & THE ENVIRONMENT, Wed Nov 8,
7-9pm, Toronto. Free public forum on child health & the
environment. (Dr.David Rosen, Cdn. Assoc. of Physicians for the
Environment); a youth's perspective (Jean-Dominic Levesque-
Rene); why the laws don't protect children (Kathleen Cooper, Cdn
Environmental Law Assoc); the role of government (Dr. Rod
Raphael, Director General, Environmental Health, Health Canada).
Free. Marriott Hotel, 525 Bay, behind Eaton Centre (Dundas
subway). More info: 416-926-1907 http://www.cape.ca
http://www.pollutionprobe.org/events Mary Louise Colantonio
416-926-1907 x245
* GENEaction MONTHLY MEETING & INFO SESSION, Wed
Nov 8, 7:30pm, Toronto. GENEaction's monthly meetings feature
talks/presentations/workshops on various aspects of Genetic
Engineering (GE) / Genetically-Modified Organisms (GMO's).
A diverse group of citizens who wish to inform & inspire
ourselves & others to act on the issue of GE food. Find
out how GE affects you & what we can all do about it. All
welcome. Free. Second Wednesday of each month. Room 212,
348 Danforth (upstairs at Carrot Commons, near Chester subway).
More info: geneaction@graffiti.net 416-406-2481
New website: http://ecoexplorer.com/GENEaction.htm
* WOMEN AGAINST CORPORATE GLOBALIZATION, Wed
Nov 8, 6:30-8:30pm, Toronto. Open to all women committed to
education, action & supporting each other's work in the context of
opposing corporate globalization and its affects on women.
Today's topic is Tiomin, Kenya, where the local community is
challenging a Canadian mining company determined to invest in
titanium mining at the cost of the environmental and human rights.
Bring snacks if you can. TTC tokens available. 2 Carlton, suite
1001 (College subway). More info: Summer 416-351-0095 x242.
* NUCLEAR VS. ALTERNATIVE ENERGY, Wed Nov 8, 1pm,
Ottawa. With Kristen Ostling of Campaign for Nuclear Phaseout.
Over 300 endorsing organizations. 424 Unicentre (Carl Gillis
boardroom, across from Cusa), Carleton University. More info:
618-520-2757. [related sites http://www.cnp.ca
http://www.nirs.org cnp@web.net ]
* FAHRENHEIT 451, Thurs Nov 9, 7pm, Toronto. A chilling &
effective story of a world where TV rules and all books must burn.
Based on the best-selling science fiction masterpiece by Ray
Bradbury. Directed by Francois Truffaut. (Followed by "Brazil", at
9:15pm). $3/$4/$7. Bloor Cinema, 506 Bloor St. W. (Bathurst
subway). 416-516-2330 http://www.bloorcinema.com
* A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE - RENEWABLE ENERGY &
CONSERVATION, Sat Nov 11, Carp (west of Ottawa). More info:
Ziggy 519-795-7725 or Katherine 613-839-3997 or cfre@web.ca
[ http://www.web.ca/~cfre ]
* ONTARIO MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS, Monday November 13,
2000. Municipal elections across Ontario. More info at
http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/vote2000 416-338-1111.
Resources & links at http://www.planetfriendly.net/election.html
=== plus two advance notices from upcoming weeks ===
* ENVI-REFORM CONFERENCE (1st Annual), Thurs-Sat Nov
16-18, Toronto. Identify effective ways for Canadians to
participate more cohesively & directly in the international trade
systems that affect our natural environment, food, health, and
safety; analyze social & environmental impacts of existing trade
liberalization; explore new strategies for regulation & risk
assessment, environmental information, voluntary standards-
setting, and participation by civil society. These strategies aim at
allowing Canadians to participate in the WTO & NAFTA in more
unified & socially sustainable ways. Rules for Food & Agriculture
in a Globalizing Era. Speakers from the Dep't of Foreign Affairs &
Internt'l Trade; CELA, U of T, Oxford, Brazil, Sierra Legal
Defence Fund, CAW, many others. 1 Devonshire Place at Hoskin
(just south of St George subway). FREE & all welcome but you
must register (by email): Tina Lagopoulos cis.general@utoronto.ca
Please specify if you will be attending the entire conference or
specific sessions. More info:
http://www.library.utoronto.ca/envireform/conference/main_c.html
[related: http://www.utoronto.ca/cis ]
* PATHWAYS TO RURAL SUSTAINABILITY, Fri-Sat Nov 24-
25, 9-4pm, Carleton Place. Economic, social & environmental
sustainability in small towns & rural areas in Eastern Ontario. Incl.
Village Trade Show with businesses & organizations working
towards sustainability. $20. Register/more info: 613-283-3482
kara@rideau.net. Catherine O'Brien imurray@renc.igs.net
613-754-2559
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(B) ELECTION NOTES
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* ENVIRONMENT MISSING FROM ELECTION PLATFORMS
- Environmental groups say Canada's two leading political parties
aren't talking about environmental issues, even though polls
indicate they're a priority for Canadians. The Alliance green
platform is only four paragraphs long. And the environment barely
made it at all into the Liberal election platform. Full story at:
http://www.life.ca/nl/76/election.html
* TAKING BACK THE POLITICAL AGENDA - The Council of
Canadians has launched a national campaign urging voters to "take
back the political agenda" from the country's corporate leaders and
warning that lack of a meaningful choice in the current election
threatens to push Canada in the direction of a U.S.-style two-party
system, with negative implications for the environment and social
programs. Full story at: http://www.life.ca/nl/76/council.html
* MARKHAM MUNICIPAL CANDIDATES -
ENVIRONMENTAL PLATFORMS. Markham Environmental
Alliance has submitted three questions (air quality/transport, the
future of farming, waste management) to all candidates for mayor,
regional & Town council. All responses will be posted.
http://www.cchweb.com/MEA rjarrell@yorku.ca
* JANE JACOBS ENDORSES GOMBERG. Endorsed by David
Suzuki, Naomi Klein, and now Jane Jacobs, world-renowned
thinker & writer about healthy, liveable cities. "Tooker Gomberg
has his eye on the right issues. A vote for Tooker is an affirmation
of democracy, and of wisdom in the grassroots." Help build a
healthy, ecological city! Hundreds of volunteers are working
together, campaigning, and having fun, in the days leading up to
Toronto's Nov. 13 elections. Join us! tooker@web.ca
416-968-7626 416-YOUR-MAN tooker@web.ca
http://www.GombergForMayor.org
* MEL'S SHY ALL OF A SUDDEN. On Toronto mayoral
incumbent Mel Lastman's repeated refusals to participate in
candidate debates. http://www.nowtoronto.com/issues/current/news3.html
More related comments & articles at http://www.GombergForMayor.org
Call the Mayor's office (416-395-6474), the Star, CITY TV, and ask
why there is no public debate!
* PEOPLE- & PLANET-FRIENDLY ELECTION RESOURCES -
NOW ONLINE. The People- & Planet-Friendly Special Edition
has been updated and placed online at
http://www.planetfriendly.net/election.html Municipal & Federal.
A wide variety of green, progressive election events, resources,
links to parties, election websites, green politics, "twenty steps
toward a modern, working democracy", and more. Please see also
events in section (A) above.
* "Without political action, change happens only when it does not
conflict with vested economic interests." - Joan Russow, Leader,
Green Party of Canada http://www.green.ca 1-888-6GREEN6
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(C) OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS & RESOURCES
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* VOLNET: OPPORTUNITY FOR NON-PROFITS &
CHARITIES. FREE internet access, low-cost computer equipment,
internet skills development. Do you know of a non-profit or
charitable organization that has annual revenues of less than
$500,000, and has not been connected to the Internet in the last six
months but is planning to soon? Full details & applications at:
http://www.pcwf.on.ca 416-964-7921 pcwf@web.ca Larry
Rooney, Phoenix Community Works Foundation.
* CITIZENS SUED FOR EXPRESSING CONCERNS OVER PIG
FACTORY - The operator of a huge pig factory in New Brunswick
is suing local citizens over their peaceful protests of his operation
and its failure or refusal to release critical environmental and
health information to the public. Full story at:
http://www.life.ca/nl/76/pig.html
* GENETIC ENGINEERING LABELLING THROWN OUT -
Bill M230 was recently voted down in Parliament (114-61, Oct
17). All NDP MP's voted for; almost everyone else voted against.
Defying your right to know what goes in your food. Note that in
Canada, Certified Organic foods, at least, are NOT genetically
engineered.
[Related sites: http://ecoexplorer.com/GENEaction.htm
http://www.canadians.org/ge-alert/index2.html
http://www.greenpeacecanada.org (click on "campaigns", then
"genetic engineering") http://www.consumerhealth.org (click on
"articles", then do a "keyword" search on "genetic engineering".
GENEaction (Toronto) Geneaction@graffiti.net 416-438-1254
http://www.ratical.org/jumpdoors.html#BioKoya
http://www.biodev.org/index2.htm (click on "resources", "general
biotech info") http://www.rafi.org/web/action.shtml
http://www.resistanceisfertile.com http://www.panna.org]
* CONSERVATION DESIGN SUBDIVISIONS - slide show
available. Case studies, websites, endorsements from Land Trusts
etc. A new 'Smart Growth' tool. Of interest to anyone working on
City Growth, Farmland Preservation, Green Dev't, Conservation
issues. JP Warren jpwarren@interlog.com 416-234-9846
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