A new climate movement is emerging in Canada. On December 7, 2008, protests will take place across Canada as part of a global mobilization to stop the climate crisis. These protests will occur as world leaders are gathering for the next UN climate talks in Poznan, Poland. At this crucial time, we must demand that the Canadian government not only meet its Kyoto commitments, but also work towards a successor to Kyoto - we need a comprehensive treaty, to stop climate chaos now.
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On December 8, 2007, protests took place in 37 Canadian cities (in 10 provinces) as part of the global day of action to stop climate chaos (6 times as many as the day of action in 2006).
Actions from December 8, 2007:
BATHURST, NB >> 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. City Farmers Market. Event: Climate Change Resource Distribution. Place: Bathurst Sustainable Development Environmental Resource Centre, City Farmers Market. Contact: Brenda Kelley, 506-548-2106,
CAP-PELE, NB >> All day. BMR Hardware Store. Event: Information kiosk. Contact: Karine Estelle Pelletier, 506-577-2071,
COCAGNE, NB >> 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. 176 Cormier Cross Road.
Event: Open House - Cocagne Sustainable Development Group. Contact: Jocelyne Gauvin, 506-576-8247,
CALGARY, AB >> 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Steeps Teahouse (corner of 8th Stand 17th), Multiple Events.
Canadian Youth Climate Coalition (CYCC), Greenpeace, and the S.T.S. are organizing a local action. Contact Ngaio at or Mike at .
1. Event Plans 1st Action: 12PM at Tomkins Park (corner of 8th St and 17th Ave SW, infront of Steeps Teahouse)
In the first action at Tomkins Park, we will hand out flyers and sing carols for an undecided amount of time, then have a procession along sidewalks of 17th Avenue to Victoria Park LRT Station, leafleting along the way.
2nd Action: 3 PM at Chinook Mall (meet at the parking lot of Community Natural Foods south store)
In the second action, after converging at Community Natural Foods, we will enter Chinook Mall, distribute flyers to shoppers, sing our carols.
Because this action will happen on private property, we will certainly be asked by mall security to leave. Our police liaison (Steve) discuss the action with police/security while everyone else continues to distribute flyers and sing carols. Once the decision has been made to leave, then everyone will walk slowly to the exit. This tactic is based on the assumption that the mall security will prefer not to make a highly visible spectacle in which polar bears, Santa and elves are escorted out en masse by security. We are only at risk of "trespassing" if we refuse to leave after being asked to leave by security. After being asked to leave, we will take our action outside the front entrance and will most likely have to move to public property along MacLeod Trail.
*Important that everyone stays in character throughout action.*
2. Theme: Environmental Refugees Santa, elves and polar bears are among the first to be affected by climate change. The reality is that many humans and animals are at considerable risk of becoming environmental refugees. The elves and polar bears will be handing out information about the effects on climate change its subsequent creation of environmental refugees. One side of the handout will have information, and the other side will have the lyrics to 4 or 5 activist Christmas carols that we will be singing. We will also be carrying placards bearing news headlines related to climate change and environmental refugees. There will be no speakers for the events; however one person will have a megaphone to broadcast details of the event to the public. Everyone is encouraged to bring musical instruments and noisemakers.
ECOPEI (The Environmental Coalition of Prince Edward Island) invites all activists committed to preventing climate change chaos to a film-showing and discussion at UPEI Main Bldg., 1st floor. To get involved and for more details, please contact Tony Reddin at 675-4093, , or Shannon Hartigan 569-7990, , or go to www.climatechaos.ca and www.ecopei.ca. Discussion will be inspired by a 48-page Special Issue on the Alberta Tar Sands recently published by 'The Dominion'- Canada's Grassroots Newspaper, now available at Econet, UPEI and the C/C library; see also http://dominionpaper.ca/tarsands.
COLLINGWOOD, ON >> 2:00 pm. Hurontario Street near Loblaws.
Receive a FREE lightbulb! Be part of the solution! Join us for the International Day of Action on Climate Change on Saturday, December 8. We meet at the north end of Hurontario Street near Loblaws at 2 p.m. and march down the main street of Collingwood. We have 2000 free energy efficient light bulbs provided by Project Porchlight which will be given out to the first 2000 households. Contact:
CORNER BROOK, NFLD >> 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm. West Street United Church.
Corner Brook will stand in solidarity with events worldwide expressing their concern at the worsening climate crisis and in support of the Kyoto protocol. Corner Brook is ‘bringing the now back to the North Pole’. Children are making snowflakes and bringing them to the event where we collect signatures on large billboards demanding tough targets from the Bali conference. Speakers will talk on current issues, entertainment. This is a family friendly event. Contact: The Western Environment Centre, Simon Jansen at .
EDMONTON, AB >> 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Dec. 8th. Canada Place.
"Join us on the streets for a climate funeral." Meet at Canada Place (south side entrance), march to the Alberta Legislature. The procession will go from Canada Place to the Alberta legislature. There will be a coffin, a minister, songs, taps, and more. "Please wear black, bring your tears and push our government to give us a future." Organized by the CYCC, Greenpeace, STOP (Stop Tar Sands Operations Permanently) and the Sierra Club. Contact Mike at or 780 430 9202 for more information.
FLORENCEVILLE, NB >> 10:30 am - 4:30 pm. Andrew & Laura McCain Library. Event: Display and Materials on Food and Climate Change. Contact: Shannon Hebert, 506-375-8143,
FREDERICTON, NB >> 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. Multiple Events.
Event 1: Critical Mass Bike Ride Time: 10:30am (in case of bad weather, cancelled) Place: Officer's Square (corner of Queen and Regent)
Event 2: March and Speeches Time: 11:30am (in case of bad weather, cancelled) Place: Officer's Square (corner of Queen and Regent)
Event 3: Celebrations - Music, letter-writing, displays, soup! Time: 12:30-4:00pm (starting at 11:30, in case of bad weather) Place: Wilmot United Church (corner of King and Carleton)
Contact: Julie Michaud,
, 506-458-8747.
GUELPH, ON >> 12:00 pm, Dec. 8th. St George's Square.
Join us at COOL the PLANET. Guelph is having a family-friendly rally/parade on Dec 8th in St George's Square at noon, with music and banners, to support the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Bali... "we have several students from Guelph going to Bali to support change that each of us can do. Wear something blue, paint your idea on a cardboard fan or poster and wave it in the parade... help us 'Cool the Planet' and be a Bali Booster! COOL IT! vs COOK IT!" Supported by Council of Canadians, Guelph Urban Forest Friends, Guelph Peace Community, Wellington Water Watchers, Guelph Civic League, Can. Voice of Women for Peace, and Guelph Environmental Leadership.
HALIFAX, NS >> 12:00 pm, Dec 8th. Meet in front of the Spring Garden Rd Library.
Ecology Action Centre is planning street theatre for December 8. Everyone is encouraged to bring a cell phone and pen. Contact or (902) 442-0300.
HAMILTON, ON >> Multiple Actions.
WORLD DAY OF ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE: HAMILTON'S CHOICES! Join Environment Hamilton for the World Day of Action on Climate Change. Register with Environment Hamilton (by email/phone) letting us know which actions you'll be taking of the following on Dec 8: (1) Write a letter to Prime Minister Harper and my Member of Parliament expressing my concerns about climate change. (2) Sign up for the Environment Hamilton pilot vehicle use log and commit to recording all use of my car for one month. (3) Park your car for the weekend and try out public transit. (4) borrow a copy of the Al Gore film An Inconvenient Truth and show it to friends or family over the weekend. (5) Take public transit to Toronto on Dec 8, 12 noon and participate in the climate change rally – at Dundas Square on Yonge Street.....Just tell us the number of the action(s) you are pledging to take, and provide us with your contact information. Contact Info: Beatrice Ekwa Ekoko
905-549-0900
KAMLOOPS, BC >> 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Multiple Events.
TRU Eco Club, BCSEA kamloops chapter, Heartland Foods will be leading activities throughout the day. The morning (10am-12) will include banner and sign making, midday (12-4) will be filled with presentations on subjects ranging from "the truths behind 'the other side of the debate'" to "how to winterize your home without breaking the bank" and the evening will include climate films. Organic, local snacks will be available throught the day for a donation along with boardgames such as the BCSEAs pollution reduction challenge. Contact
or for more details.
KINGSTON, ON >> 12:00 pm. Market Square.
The Kingston event will include speakers and then a rally.
LONDON, ON >> 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Dec 8th. Covent Garden Market (130 King Street).
The London Chapter of Council of Canadians Direct Action Committee is organizing our London Demonstration downtown at the Covent Garden Market this Saturday, December 8, 2007 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. At noon political and community activist speakers will take the stage, including UWO scientists, political leaders, city representatives and community activists. The event will also include bands Mean Tangerine & Boss Rebel, face painting for children, online petition signing, ‘reclaim your Christmas’ toolkits, face painting, calculate your eco footprint stations, alternative Santa wish lists and more. Volunteers needed! Please contact to discuss how you can help or visit:http://cocdirectaction.blogspot.com/
MONCTON, NB >> 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Dec. 8th. Moncton City Hall (Main St.).
On Dec. 8, in Moncton, New Brunswick, a Peaceful March for a Better Climate will leave City Hall at 1:00 pm. An Action for Climate Change Expo will occur in the lobby of the Moncton City Hall. These events are being organised by the Moncton chapter of the Conservation Council of New Brunswick Inc., the greater Moncton chapter of the Council of Canadians and the Earth Day Empowerment 2007 non inc. assoc. Contact Olivier Weil, 506 383-9707, or Yvonne Devine, 506-389-9818, see www.monctonclimatechange.org.
MONTREAL, QC >> 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm, Dec 8th. Dorchester Square, corner of Peel and René Levesque. Multiple Events.
The Kyoto plus activities will start at 2:30 PM in Dorchester Square, corner of Peel and René Levesque. There will be Speeches and then a march down Ste-Catherines street to the federal Guy Favreau Complex, where there will be closing addresses. There will also be a Candle light vigil "SOS Climat" (SOS to save the climate) beginning at 4 PM in front of Place des Arts. Organised be Association québécoise de lutte contre la pollution atmosphérique (AQLPA), SYCCJS (Sierra Youth Coalition), Coalition QUÉBEC KYOTO, Greenpeace and Équiterre. Contact Andre at (418) 642-1322 or .
NELSON, BC >> 1:00 pm, Dec 8th. At the corner of Baker and Kootenay Street (in front of Kootenay Co-op).
Dress in costume (as superheroes), and join Captain Climate to show that we need a superhero effort from our politicians to stop climate crisis NOW!! Captain Climate and her band of merry climate superheroes will meet the crowd for some street theatre, songs and a march down Baker. We will hand out "what you can do" leaflets, encouraging folks to write our politicians. (Captain Climate is a local environemntal educator who does school presentations for kids in grades 5-6 to teach them about climate change and empower them to reduce their own greenhouse gas emissions through everyday actions.)
NORTH BAY, ON >> 11:00 a.m. City Hall.
A Rally at North Bay City Hall will be held on Saturday December 8 at 11:00 a.m for all citizens concerned about the current climate crisis. Contact: Merilyn at:
or 705) 497-7783.
NORTHUMBERLAND, ON >> 8:30 am. Keeler Centre (80 Division St) in Colborne.
Hop on the Green Party bus to Toronto, only $10 return! The Northumberland/Quinte West Green Party has organized two buses to let you to and from this event with a minimum of hassle. Parking in Toronto alone would cost more! The first bus pickup will be in Colborne at the Keeler Centre (80 Division St) at 8:30 a.m. The second pickup will be at the Park 'n' Ride commuter parking lot on Hwy. 45 (Division St) just north of the 401 in Cobourg. Buses will leave for Toronto at 9:15 a.m. and return by approximately 5:00 p.m. Bring a drink and a bag lunch! To reserve your place on the bus, call Rich Tyssen at 905.377.1713 or send e-mail to:
Download a poster to put up in your neighbourhood: http://nqwgreens.ca/files/KYOTONOW.pdf. Organized by the Northumberland/Quinte West Federal Green Party Association: www.nqwgreens.ca. See you on the bus!
OAKVILLE, ON >> 3:45 pm, Dec 8. George's Square, Trafalgar Rd. (three blocks North of Lakeshore Rd.).
Oakville Walk For Climate Action. On December 8, join people from around the world to demand that our leaders take urgent action now to prevent catastrophic global warming. This global day of action will coincide with the halfway point of the historic UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Bali, Indonesia. We will walk to Kerr Village and back (about 1 hour). You are invited to meet with Green Drinks after the walk. Kyoto for Canada! Canada for Kyoto!
OTTAWA, ON >> 1:00 pm, Dec. 8th. Parliament Hill.
Stop Climate Chaos – Ottawa, with ACT for the earth, CYCC, NUPGE (the National Union of Public and General Employees), the Students Federation of the University of Ottawa, and others are organizing a mass rally, march, and ecofair. 1pm on Parliament Hill. You can help by downloading, printing, and distributing flyers, regular posters, and large posters (11x17). Click on the links for French versions of the posters and flyers. Contact or 613-859-6996.
PENDER ISLAND, BC >> 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Dec 8. At the Parish Hall.
Confronting Global Climate Change: The Heart and the Art of It (An Old-Fashioned Learn-In) - Be part of the solution. Get up to date on the global warming situation and find out the solution -- in one easy step. Then get into creative, determined action -- the gift of hope for our children and grandchildren. More info: .
PETERBOROUGH, ON >> 11:00 am. Del Crary Park.
The Peterborough Rally for the World Day of Action on Climate Change will feature a family friendly event. with Speakers, March, Inspiration and Action. Everyone is welcome. The rally begins at Del Crary Park and will march to Confederation Park (across from city hall). Bring a mug for hot chocolate! For more details, please contact the Kawartha World Issues Centre's Climate Change Working Group at , or visit www.howgreen.ca for details.
PORT ALBERNI, BC >> 6:00 pm, Dec 8. Port Alberni Lawn Bowling Club.
A 100 Mile Potluck Dinner is being organized by the Port Alberni Action on Climate Change Committee and KAIROS and is sponsored by the Alberni Environmental Coalition (for info on 100 Dinners, do a google search or watch the local newspapers, or call us). Please RSVP to 723-2638.
REGINA, SK >> 1:00pm, Dec 8th. Victoria Park - near the Cenotaph.
Stop Climate Chaos - Regina is organizing a rally on December 8 in support of Climate Justice. For posters, flyers, bulletin inserts or additional information, contact , or join the Stop Climate Chaos - Regina Facebook group here.
SACKVILLE, NB >> 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Multiple Events.
Event 1: Learn about local responses to climate change, send a recycled Christmas card to a politician. Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Place: Corner of Main and York
Event 2: Solar Home Open House. Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Place: 106 Fairfield Ave.
Contact: Ramsey Hart, 506-538-1066,
Organized by the Tantramar Environmental Alliance.
SALT SPRING ISLAND, BC >> 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. ArtSpring Gallery
The International Climate Change Action Day on Salt Spring Island will feature a drop-in free concert. Salt Spring Musicians for Climate Change Action include: Synergy, Jaime RT, Phil Vernon, Peter Prince, GISS Students, Women of Note and Donn Tarris. Antics by the Raging Grannies. Sign petitions, write letters to local, provincial, and national leaders. Listen to the music, share ideas, and meet friends old and new. Hot apple cider, snacks. Sponsored by the Earth Festival Society. www.saltspringenergystrategy.org
SAINT JOHN, NB >> 1:00 pm. Golden Ball Building, corner of Union and Sydney
Event: Rally and "What If..." Parodies. Contact: Patty Higgins, 506-648-0091.
ST JOHNS, NFL >> 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm. LSPU Hall (3 Victoria St).
St. John's Climate Change Day of Action will feature Speakers, Performances and "green" caroling, organized by the Sierra Club of Canada. Contact:
.
SUSSEX, NB >> 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Downtown Sussex.
Event: Tour of businesses with information on energy efficiency for businesses Contact: Stephanie Coburn, 506-433-4885,
SYDNEY, NS >> 12:00 pm, Dec 8th. Wentworth Park. A Rally will be held at WentWorth Park after the Farmers Market around 12:00 pm. Contact
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TORONTO, ON >> 12:00 pm, Dec. 8th. Dundas Square.
The Toronto Climate Campaign, which includes Stop Climate Chaos - Toronto, ACT for the Earth, CYCC, Greenpeace, Canadian Federation Students, the Steelworkers union, and others are organizing a mass demonstration. 12 pm at Yonge/Dundas Square. Contact
or416-922-0035 or visit www.torontoclimatecampaign.org.
VANCOUVER, BC >> 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, Dec 8th. Vancouver Public Library. Vancouver will be having a 'D8 Kyoto NOW' Rally / EcoFair / Music event as part of the worldwide day of action. "Come join thousands of Canadians coast-to-coast in an event asking the government to honour Kyoto in a positive way. Bring your cell phones!!!" Organized by Canadians for Kyoto in partnership with Western Canada Wilderness Committee, Greenpeace, and Canadian Youth Climate Coalition. For more information (sponsoring, obtaining table at the eco fair, volunteering, etc) please contact Peter Endisch at: (778) 317-4980 (leave a msg if unavailable). You can also email , or visit www.canadiansforkyoto.org.
VICTORIA, BC - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. 651 Johnson St., Western Canada Wilderness Committee office
"Climate Change Mailbox " Letter-Writing Drive: Come to the Wilderness Committee office for a few minutes on Saturday to write a brief letter at our letter-writing station for our "Climate Change Mailbox", shaped and coloured like a Canada Post mailbox, which will be delivered full of letters to the local MP for the Saanich-Gulf Islands riding in Greater Victoria, the Minister of Natural Resources Gary Lunn. Find out how you can take part in forthcoming campaigns targetting Lunn and the Harper government to stop sabotaging global climate change progress. Contact: Ken Wu, Jessi Junkin or Joan Varley at www.wildernesscommittee.org.
WINDSOR, ON >> 12:00 pm, Dec. 8th. Front Lawn of the CBC Building.
The University of Windsor Enviro Coalition is organizing an action for 12pm on the front lawn of the CBC Building. The protest will walk down Riverside Dr. to the University, up Sunset Ave., past the President of the University's home, up to the New Medical Building currently under construction, which was supposed to be environmentally sound - but promises have been reneged. The action will demand they follow through with these promises. Contact Danielle Bedard at .
WINNIPEG, MB >> 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Dec. 8th. Legislative Building (on Broadway).
"On December 8th let us unite in protest against climate change and demand that our voices be heard, Canada wants Kyoto!! " Organized by CYCC, Sierra Club, and Winnipeg Activist. Contact .
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