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Keystone XL: Line in the sand?
Submitted by John Bennett on Fri, 2013-02-22 12:00
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Astroturf ‘Ethical Oil’ files CRA complaint against Sierra Club Canada Foundation
Submitted by John Bennett on Mon, 2012-12-17 22:01
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This time last year I told you about a storm gathering here in Ottawa that threatened to blow Sierra Club and other environmental groups out of existence. At the time I asked you to consider making a donation as it may be the last time you could do so and receive a tax receipt. I would have forgiven you for thinking I was overstating the seriousness of the situation at the time. Unfortunately, much of what I predicted came to pass in 2012.... Read more »
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Hindsight is 20/20
Submitted by John Bennett on Thu, 2012-11-15 01:42
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Last week we stepped in it. Rather big. We ran an appreciation promotion after a long-time supporter who operates an outdoor equipment store donated a very expensive made-in-Canada jacket. We were thrilled that we’d be able to give it away to a supporter – a way of saying thank you.
Sierra Club Canada is a not an animal rights organization; we take no position on hunting and trapping. We are a conservation organization and, for strategic reasons, we must work with a broad range of organizations. Sometimes we even work with hunters -- including Canada’s Aboriginal peoples -- in order to achieve our goal of protecting the environment.... Read more »
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URGENT: House Speaker blocking emergency debate on the massive Arctic ice melt
Submitted by John Bennett on Thu, 2012-10-04 00:05
Dear Friend,
I'm on the bus writing about what happened in Parliament last Friday. I still can’t get the day out of my mind... Megan Leslie, NDP MP and Deputy Leader, called for an emergency debate in Parliament on the massive and frightening rapid ice melt in the Arctic this past summer.
Megan eloquently pointed out that the Arctic icecap is responsible for moderating the global climate, and without it we’re in a sea of trouble.... Read more »
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Castle Protected Area Update ...
Submitted by Webmaster on Tue, 2012-01-17 12:56
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