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THE COUNCIL OF CANADIANS1(800)387-7177

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INDINDIND IGENOUS RIGHTSIGENOUS RIGHTSIGENOUS RIGHTS

Have you read the Truth andReconciliation Commission’s 94 Callsto Action?  1What will you do to implement theTruth and ReconciliationCommission’s Calls to Action? 2How will you act on therecommendations from the Inquiryon Missing and Murdered IndigenousWomen and Girls? 

3What will you do to ensure thefederal government providesadequate support for IndianResidential School survivors?

4What will you do to educate thepublic about the legacy of IndianResidential Schools and ensure anIndigenous-led process of publiccommemoration?

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TAKEACTION

On September 20th, 2021, Canadians willhead to the polls, and there is so much atstake. The Council of Canadians createdthis brochure to help you ask importantquestions to your local candidates andmake an informed decision when you castyour ballot.

Will you stand up to the oil and gaslobby, and champion legislation toend fossil fuel subsidies and all newfossil fuel development permits?

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How will you ensure that FirstNations finally get the resources andpower they need to provide cleandrinking water on reserves?

1 What is your position on removingprofit from long-term care? 1

Will you support Just Transitionlegislation that winds down the fossilfuel industry, supports affectedworkers, and leaves no one behind?

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Will you champion direct federalfunding for municipalities to invest inmuch-needed water and wastewaterinfrastructure projects?

2Will you commit to workingtowards federally-regulated &enforceable national standards forlong-term care? 

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Do you support a Green New Dealthat transforms high emissionssectors like energy, transportation,food, and housing into zero-carbonpublic services?

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Who do you think should decide howhighly radioactive nuclear waste ismanaged and disposed of? 4

What will you do in the face of BigPharma’s bullying tactics?  1

How will you ensure that Indigenouspeoples, lands, and knowledges aremeaningfully included in climateaction plans and planning processes? 3

Do you support giving the CanadaWater Agency a strong regulatorymandate? 3

What will you do to helpget pharmacare across the finishline? 

Will you commit to supportinglegislation to lower the costof patented drugs?

Will you support an intellectualproperty waiver to ensure countriesthat don’t have the vaccine currentlycan manufacture and distribute it ontheir own?

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LONG-TERM CARELONG-TERM CARELONG-TERM CARE

Will you support a national Citizens'Assembly on electoral reform beforethe next election? 1

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