Petition demanding Trudeau honour electoral reform promise crashes government website multiple times
“It remains unclear if Trudeau will be open to receiving the petition.” No 1891 Posted by fw, February 11, 2017 “Justin Trudeau thinks no one cares about electoral reform? He might … Continue reading
Alberta teacher petitions Canada’s Parliament to bar Trump from entering Canada
Joy Gerwien knows Parliament will not bar Trump but wants to send a message. No 1887 Posted by fw, February 7, 2017 Petition e-813, initiated by Joy Gerwien of Okotoks, Alta. … Continue reading
Making the case for effective petitioning
Petitioning can help activist groups seeking political and economic change to enhance their campaign organizing skills. No 1600 Posted by fw, February 24, 2016 “The petition is on the surface a … Continue reading
BREAKING: Trade Minister Freeland now says Canada will sign TPP on February 4, 2016
“Tell the Trade Minister right now: do NOT sign the TPP” urges Canada’s Open Media organization. No 1576 Posted by fw, January 25, 2016 On January 12, Minister Freeland said, … Continue reading
“Leap Manifesto”, a compelling, positive vision for Canada’s climate and economy
“Manifesto madness” warns Canada’s corporate mouthpiece, the Globe and Mail No 1453 Posted by fw, September 18, 2015 “It lays out a vision – bolder than anything on offer from political … Continue reading
100,000 UK residents petition for Netanyahu’s arrest for war crimes against Palestinians
But PM Cameron has already said Netanyahu has immunity, justifies Israel’s killings of Gazans as “self-defence”. No 1443 Posted by fw, September 07, 2015 “Under official procedure, a petition that gains … Continue reading
British petition demands arrest of Netanyahu upon arrival in UK next month
Nearly 50,000 have already signed, numbers climbing rapidly No 1422 Posted by fw, August 13, 2015 “The British government is expected to respond to the demand as all petitions that get … Continue reading
100,000 plus Canadians demand climate impacts be included in review of Energy East pipeline project
National Energy Board risks losing “all credibility and legitimacy” if impacts and community voices are ignored No 1253 Posted by fw, February 7, 2015 Canada ‘Can’t Hide’ From Climate Impacts … Continue reading
Midhurst Ontario residents fighting to save prime farmland from mega housing development
Residents petition Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne to close Midhurst-only loophole Famed Canadian novelist Margaret Atwood joins the fight No 1091 Posted by fw, July 08, 2014 Note: The content of … Continue reading
First Harper eviscerated Canada’s environmental protection — Now he’s out to destroy our health care protection
Join Leadnow’s petition campaign to stop Harper’s sabotage of health care No 1024 Posted by fw, April 2, 2014 “Today [April 1, 2014], the Harper Conservatives had their first chance … Continue reading
The Black Hole where White House petitions go to die
“There is a “purgatory” where petitions that the Obama administration “doesn’t want to answer can disappear.” No 830 Posted by fw, August 14, 2013 Hands up those who believe Harper … Continue reading
It will take more than petitions to stop Harper’s thirst for power over CBC
Petitions are seldom an effective method of achieving change, unless they are accompanied by other, more effective actions. No 738 Posted by fw, May 06, 2013 “If on-line petitioners and … Continue reading
“We’ll be honest: we won’t win the campaign to end fossil fuel subsidies with a global million-strong petition alone” – 350.org
“Once we get a million signatures, we’ll move on to phase two” No 491 Posted by fw, June 2, 2012 The following call for action is reposted from the 350.org … Continue reading
Ignoring expressed concerns of 1.4 million citizens, Obama approves Arctic drilling
Obama’s White House has drifted further from its earlier posture as an environmentally concerned administration No 488 Posted by fw, May 26, 2012 Just how many millions of concerned citizens … Continue reading
Canada’s Green Party’s petition against Harper’s “Environmental Devastation Act” raises the question: How effective are petitions?
No 486 Posted by fw, May 23, 2012 Today, just after posting this piece In Quebec, massive counterpower movement of students and citizens in showdown against government, I checked my email … Continue reading
Petition drive convinces GM to stop funding climate change denier Heartland Institute
“Climate change is real” says Dan Akerson, GM’s CEO No 448 Posted by fw, March 31, 2012 “Citing its corporate stance that climate change is real, General Motors announced Wednesday that its … Continue reading
