The Council of Canadians' 21st Annual General Meeting
October 27-29, 2006
The Rodd Charlottetown Hotel
Charlottetown, PEI
Agenda
INTEGRATE THIS!
CHARTING A BETTER COURSE FOR CANADA-U.S. RELATIONS
Right now, corporate leaders, right-wing think tanks and governments are taking part in cross-border working groups to integrate Canadian and U.S. policies. They’re doing this through the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America, which was agreed on by the leaders of Canada, Mexico and the U.S. in 2005. It’s called “deep integration”. No civil society groups are included in these meetings. No public debate or vote in the House of Commons has taken place. It’s time for Canadians to respond.
At this year’s AGM we will be exploring ways to fight deep integration and promote progressive policies that we want the federal government to enact. We believe that Canadians and the world are best served by an independent Canada in which the public interest trumps corporate profits.
Join us in challenging the federal government to Integrate This! in Canada’s future:
- strong social programs and public services
- independent foreign and trade policies
- protection of our water, energy and natural resources
FRIDAY OCTOBER 27
Free Public Forum 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Integrate This!
Charting a Better Course for Canada-U.S. Relations
Featuring keynote speakers
Maude Barlow, National Chairperson
The Council of Canadians
Dr. Claudia Fegan, advocate for public health care and
Medical Director Fantus Health Center of Cook County, Chicago, IL
Steven Staples, founder of Ceasefire.ca and
author of Missile Defence: Round One
Followed by a Question and Answer Session
SATURDAY OCTOBER 28
Panels and workshops:
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Peace Walk and Rally
Troops Out of Afghanistan
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Please join chapter representatives from across the country, Board members, staff and members who will be participating in the Peace Walk and Rally in Charlottetown starting at 12:30 pm at Rochford Square Park and marching to the PEI Legislature for speeches, music and petitions.
Cocktail reception:
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Dinner and Awards:
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
SUNDAY OCTOBER 29
The Council’s business meeting:
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
We hope to see you in Charlottetown.
