The Council of Canadians believes in peaceful protest and non-violent civil disobedience, we work on a plethora of issues directed at solving the root of inequality. We believe that a better world is possible, and that it must be modeled in our own movement. We do this through peaceful demonstrations, letters, educational presentations, and more.
Democracy
Canada is known for our democracy and how important this is to every Canadian. Our system is more specifically known as Parliamentary Democracy. All Ministers of Parliament, including the Prime Minister, are equal; all are elected to represent their constituents. Even though a Prime Minister with a majority government can gather up all the levers of power, the Parliament is ultimately supreme….
Health Care
A fundamental part of being Canadian are our Health Care systems. The Canadian Health Act ensures that provinces receive necessary federal funding, and that all Canadian citizens have access to free comprehensive health care. To gain full access to federal funding, provincial governments must ensure they follow these five core pillars….
Energy
The Canadian Energy Regulatory Act was passed in 2019, replacing the National Energy Board. This is the primary federal law that governs federal energy infrastructure, cross border trade, and energy development in Canada. The Act outlines the authority of the Canada Energy Regulator and regulates the following key areas….
Trade
In recent months, Canada has made some major updates to our international trade agreements and priorities. We have focused on diversifying trade partners, strengthening our place amongst the United Nations, and investing heavily in domestic economy. Canadian trade regulations are split between federal and provincial governments, each regulating an important part in international and domestic economy….
Council of Canadians - Red Deer and Area 