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Rio+20 Green Economy Speaking Tour, Quebec
The Rio+20 Green Economy Tour is still under way! Look for an upcoming event near you. 
Événement - 3 June 2012 - Tag : Advocacy, Équiterre Activities, Public talks, Rio+20, Sharing expertise
Freedom of expression in danger
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 to oppose the so-called omnibus budget bill C-38. The goal? Preserve two fundamental values of our...
Actualité - 3 June 2012 - Tag : Advocacy, Black Out Speak Out campaign, Changing the world, Getting involved, Give time, Harper government, Omnibus budget bill C-38, One step at a time, Spread the word
Enbridge changes tune days before hearings open in London; groups call for full review of oil spill risks
Toronto, May 17 2012 – Pipeline company Enbridge Inc.’s plan, announced Wednesday evening, could put people living in Ontario and Quebec at greater risk of oil spills and hazardous air pollution. The company wants to send tar sands oil – which is more dangerous to transport and more difficult to clean up than conventional oil - through both provinces as part...
Communiqué - 17 May 2012 - Tag : Advocacy, Enbridge, Tar sands, Trailbreaker
Debate, How can we speed up development of the green economy? Montreal
Speakers: Pierre Arcand, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks, Quebec Steven Guilbeault, cofounder and deputy executive director, Equiterre Hélène V.
Événement - 14 May 2012 - Tag : Advocacy, Green economy, Partners Activities, Public talks
Breakfast conference - The green economy as a business model, Quebec City (in French)
We are proud to co-host Daniel Gauthier, promoter and chair, Groupe Le Massif, for a breakfast talk on the green economy.  In light of global growth of the green economy and the UN Conference on Sustainable Development to be held in Brazil this year, a local entrepreneur presents the vision and values behind the project, Le Massif de Charlevoix. How can we...
Événement - 8 May 2012 - Tag : Advocacy, Équiterre Activities, Green economy
"What should we expect from Rio+20 Summit?" Brice Lalonde, Montreal
When: Monday, May 14 at noon. Who: Brice Lalonde Executive Coordinator, Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development What: Issues and Global Challenges of Sustainable Development What Should we expect from Rio+20 Summit? Environment Series Luncheon Where: Marriott Château Champlain Montréal Salon Cartier 1050 de la Gauchetiere St. W. Montreal 
Événement - 8 May 2012 - Tag : Advocacy, Partners Activities, Rio+20
You don't need a plane ticket to do Rio+20
The Rio+20 Green Economy Speaking Tour, coming to a city near you.
Actualité - 7 May 2012 - Tag : Advocacy, Public talks, Rio+20
Talk by Steven Guilbeault + Family farmer meet-and-greet, Lanaudière
The Lanaudière action group, in partnership with the Collège Saint-Sacrement de Terrebonne, welcomes Steven Guilbeault, deputy executive director of Equiterre, for a talk on the green economy. The evening will begin with a "5 à 7" where farmers from Equiterre's community supported agriculture (CSA) network will hold information booths to answer questions on this...
Événement - 2 May 2012 - Tag : Advocacy, Climate change, Community supported agriculture, Équiterre Activities, Farmer's basket, Give time, Organic baskets, Organic food basket, Public talks, Sharing expertise, Steven Guilbeault
Hundreds of thousands of Quebecers rally for the environment
Congratulations to the approximately 300,000 people who gathered in Montreal for Earth Day - as well as to those who celebrated across the province. This historic event demonstrates the desire for change on the part of the Quebec population and the high level of interest in environmental issues. You can still show your support for the movement, by signing the declaration,...
Actualité - 23 April 2012 - Tag : Advocacy, Engaged citizenry
Environmental and Green Building Fair, Montreal
"Our goal is to bring together as many environmental and sustainable development actors as possible so that people can receive information on how and which products to buy to help change our personal habits."
Événement - 10 April 2012 - Tag : Advocacy, Changing the world, One step at a time, Partners Activities, Speakers, Sustainable development
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