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6 June 2012

On Monday, June 4, thousands of Canadians responded to the call from environmental and social groups to speak out against the so-called federal budget omnibus bill C-38, which would weaken the nation's environmental review process. Concerned citizens gathered across the country...

Freedom of expression in danger

3 June 2012

As Bill 78 plunges Quebec into darkness and the Harper government makes a mockery of democracy with Bill C-38, it's time for concerned citizens like you to speak up. On Monday, June 4, 2012, the nationwide Black Out Speak Out campaign invites you to join the movement...

The secrets of a truly green lawn, conference series

3 June 2012

Édith Smeesters, a pioneer in the field of ecological horticulture in Quebec, is still on tour this week to challenge Quebecers to change the way we maintain our lawns. This French-language conference series is for anyone who would like a nice lawn without resorting to toxic...

First ever Canada-wide Farm to Cafeteria survey

3 June 2012

Seeking participants for the first ever nationwide online survey of programs that help bring local, nutritious and sustainably produced foods into places where we learn, work, are healed and play. Are you associated with a school or health care facility involved in Farm to...

Quebec cyclist undertakes 27,000 km journey for the future of farming

3 June 2012

This month Étienne Théroux, 26, embarks on a bike trip across the Americas. One of his fundraising goals? To raise money for Equiterre. He also intends to raise awareness about food sovereignty and ecological agriculture. It will take him one and a half years to travel from...

Volunteers remind Quebec City residents that time is running out to find a family farmer

3 June 2012

Thank you to the seven volunteers in our Quebec City action group who distributed more than 1000 flyers by bike last weekend, reminding residents that there is still time to order a summer basket of locally grown vegetables from one of the family farmers in our community...

Reduce your emissions to win

2 May 2012

Quebec's largest awareness-raising and mobilization campaign in the fight against climate change is back for a 5th edition. You can now commit to reducing your greenhouse gas emissions even further while improving your health and giving your wallet a break, by making a pledge in...

Sign petition to strengthen Quebec's Pesticides Managment Code

2 May 2012

Did you know that after leading the way with the first provincial ban on lawn pesticides in 2003, Quebec has now fallen behind other provinces when it comes to protecting human and environmental health in this matter? Our list of banned pesticides hasn't changed since 2003,...