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1. Cyndi Gilbert: targetting McDonald's on Dec 14 - GE Food 2. Aaron Koleszar: anti-GE demo at McD's - Charlottetown - 14 Dec 3. Aaron K: FTAA meeting - Charlottetown - 14 Dec 4. Aaron K: anti-GE action - Halifax ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "cyndi gilbert" <cyndigilbert@hotmail.com> Subject: McGE Food - National Day of Action Dec.14 Why Can't Canadians Get a GE-Free Mac? Thursday Dec 14th is the day to target McDonald's and their use of genetically engineered (GE) ingredients in Canada, but not in Europe. Join others gathering at the McDonald's on Quinpool Rd., Halifax from 12:00 - 1:00 handing out information on the issue. A small leaflet havs been developped by the Council of Canadians, Sierra Club and Greenpeace. Please email if you would like more information. cyndigilbert@hotmail.com Thanks, Cyndi Gilbert, Sierra Club of Canada Think McDonald's is the same all over the world? McDonald's stopped selling GE food to their European customers a long time ago, but in Canada, they won't make that commitment. They're hoping you won't notice the McHypocrisy! Last month, McDonald's in 7 European countries announced that they wouldn't even feed GE soy to their chickens. But still, no respect is given to Canadians. Scientist and doctors have argued that GE is a danger to the environment and a risk to human health. But in Canada, without a public commitment by McDonald's you could find GE ingedients in many of their food products. Ask them for a list of what is GE and what isn't. Write or fax McDonald's and tell them to provide the same non-GE food to Canadians that their company offers to Europeans. McDonald's 1 McDonald's Place Toronto, ON M3C 3L4 fax: (416)446-3443 ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Aaron Koleszar <aaronk@isn.net> Subject: Thursday: GE demonstration at McDonald's If McDonald's can go GE-free in Europe, why not Canada??? Let's ask them! Thursday, December 14th 11:45am In front of McDonald's (University Ave, Charlottetown, PEI) ---------------------------------------------- From: "Ramona Ryan" <rryan@mgmt.dal.ca> Hello everyone: The Council of Canadians has an incredible opportunity coming our way in the days ahead . We have a chance to push McDonald's to go GE free in North America. The Council of Canadians, along with Greenpeace Canada, Gene Allies, and Sierra Club will come together on Thursday December 14th to hold demonstrations at McDonald's restaurants in communities across Canada. We are inviting Council chapters to participate in their own communities to make our voices even louder. Here's why we're doing this on such short notice: The European division of McDonald's, who has already gone GE-free due to public pressure, recently capitulated to PETA (People for Ethical Treatment of Animals) and also eliminated genetically modified organisms (GMOs) from their animal feed. In light of these recent events, we have reason to believe that the North American division of McDonald's is very concerned about becoming a target of anti-GE demonstrations and may be considering going GE-free in Canada and the USA. We have decided, along with the groups cited above, to confirm McDonald's fears and leaflet their restaurants on December 14th to tell them that if they can go GE-free in Europe, they can do it here too. We realize that many chapters are already holding demonstrations against Loblaw's on December 9th, so this new action would only be for those chapters who feel that you have the time, energy and desire to participate. No pressure... but it could be fun! We are asking chapters to have a few people leaflet a McDonald's restaurant in their community at lunch time on December 14. Let us know by Friday, December 8th if you want to participate and how many leaflets you will need and we will make sure they are sent to you. You can send your responses to me at vgibb- carsley@canadians.org. For more information about the actions, visit the Greenpeace website at http ://www.greenpeacecanada.org/e/home.html thanks and best wishes. ...................................................................... http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk/newsid_1031000/1031182.stm BBC ONLINE Sunday, 19 November, 2000, 15:21 GMT McDonald's dumps GM-fed meat Fast food chain McDonald's has promised not to use meat reared on genetically modified (GM) feed. McDonald's UK, which uses 30,000 tons of beef every year, made the decision in response to public concerns about the safety of the so-called "Frankenstein" foods. The company says around 2.5 million people a day eat at one of its 1,100 restaurants in the UK. Some farmers use GM feed to increase the muscle bulk of animals or improve their milk yield. But anti-GM campaigners say the public cannot be sure that meat fed on GM feed is safe and they point to the BSE crisis as an example of complacency in the meat industry. A spokeswoman for the company said: "McDonald's in the UK has taken the decision to move away from the use of animal feed containing genetically modified ingredients. "We have therefore requested that our suppliers seek non-GM sources of feed. "Our chicken supplier already uses feed containing soya meal of Brazilian origin, which is principally non-GM. "We are continuing to work with our suppliers of beef, pork, eggs and dairy products to identify sources of non-GM animal feed, although sustainability remains a concern." 'Listening to concerns' She added: "We are listening to concerns expressed by consumers seeking reassurances about the safety of food produced in this way. "We will continue to monitor public opinion and scientific developments." ..... ********************************************************************* Aaron Koleszar <aaronk@isn.net> _____________________________________________________________________ Anti-Capitalist Convergence (CLAC) http://www.quebec2001.org (English, French, Spanish, Italian, and Portugese) resisting the FTAA and capitalist globalization mobilizing for Quebec City, April 2001 creating alternatives _____________________________________________________________________ The 2000 election has further solidified the grasp of corporate capitalism on the governance of Canada. In what amounts to a virtual dictatorship, the arrogant right wing (Neo)Liberals are poised to continue the wholesale sell-off of Canada to mostly American corporations, as well as tax cuts for the rich, at the expense of the environment, the poor, aboriginals, and other minorities. The "official" opposition - the newly garbed Reform party - will not oppose the NeoLiberal cuts and tax-breaks. They will only force the (Neo)Liberals further to the right. The lopsided election results demonstrate the futility of trying to change our society through traditional electoral politics while we're living in a capitalist economic system where the public is overwhelmingly influenced by mainstream corporate media, and the government is overwhelmingly controlled by transnational corporations. So it is up to us to build the REAL opposition. Opposition in our communities, opposition in the streets. We must build the movement that will place power in the hands of the people instead of the elites. There are many more people being exploited than doing the exploiting. We are very powerful - all we need to do is realize it and get organized! One important step will be the moblization against the FTAA between now and April. See you in Quebec! _____________________________________________________________________ FOR THE REAL NEWS ON PROTESTS AND DIRECT ACTION AGAINST THE WTO IN SEATTLE, THE IMF/WORLD BANK IN WASHINGTON & PRAGUE, G-20 IN MONTREAL, THE FTAA IN QUEBEC, AND OTHER PAST AND FUTURE ACTIONS, VISIT: http://www.indymedia.org - The Independenat Media Center (IMC) THEN FOLLOW THE LINKS TO LOCAL IMCS ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Aaron Koleszar <aaronk@isn.net> Subject: Thursday: FTAA Mobilization Meeting in PEI Thursday, December 14, 7:00 PM Come to the Meeting of PEI Mobilization for Global Justice Organize and mobilize to oppose the FTAA and corporate globalization. at Colonel Grey High School, Charlottetown. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ PEI Mobilization for Global Justice PEI Mobilization for Global Justice is a coalition of groups and individuals that has come together specifically to educate about and resist the FTAA and corporate globalization. We are mobilizing toward Quebec City, April 2001,where FTAA negotiations are scheduled. To find out more about or get involved with PEI Mobilization for Global Justice contact: Janette Cormier <jcormier@hushmail.com> 902.566.5916 FTAA Related Websites Anti-Capitalist Convergence (CLAC) http://www.quebec2001.org (English, French and Spanish, Italian, Portugese) OQP (Occupation Quebec Printemps) http://www.oqp2001.org (French and Spanish) Public Citizen Global Trade Watch (FTAA) http://www.tradewatch.org/FTAA/ftaahome.html WTOAction.org http://wtoaction.org/ftaa.phtml and http://wtoaction.org/discuss/ http://quebec.indymedia.org (English, French and Spanish) http://www.indymedia.org (links to indymedia sites around the world) FTAA Related Listserves ftaa-l <ftaa-l@lists.tao.ca> resisting the FTAA and capitalist globalization / mobilizing for Quebec City, April 2001 / creating alternatives to subscribe from this list, send a message to: <ftaa-l-request@lists.tao.ca> with the following text only: subscribe FTAA listserves in other languages: Francais <zlea-l@lists.tao.ca> Espaņol/Portuguese <alca-l@lists.tao.ca> Halifax/Atlantic Mobglob Planning <mobglobplan@egroups.com> to subscribe send an email to <mobglobplan-subscribe@egroups.com> mobglob meeting or action-related items, broadly defined (focused around Halifax, but from or for anywhere in Atlantic Canada) some other sites: www.a16.org WTOWatch.org www.directactionnetwork.org http://cyberjournal.org/ Anarchism: www.infoshop.org http://www.insurgency.cjb.net/ www.geocities.com/malatestaleague/ www.spunk.org ------------------------------------------------------------------- Seattle Anniversary Marked by Launch of PEI Mobilization for Global Justice On November 30th, 2000, roughly 20 Islanders gathered to watch a video, which documented the events that happened in Seattle, Washington 12 months ago. It was the anniversary of the protests that had seriously disrupted the World Trade Organizations ministerial meetings and helped start a visible movement in North American against capitalism and corporate globalization. After the film we decided to form a group called PEI Mobilization for Global Justice (or PEI Mob Glob). The short-term goal of this group is to organize and inform Islanders about the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) and its negative effects on the environment, labor rights, human rights, and non-human animal rights, in hopes to gain support for the events this spring. The FTAA is very similar to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) except it encompasses 34 countries instead of three. Both of these agreements were created for the immediate interests of corporations and elites, not for the majority of people. In late April of 2001, 34 heads of government from all over the Americas and the Caribbean (except Cuba) will be having meetings (called the Summit of the Americas) inside a secure perimeter in Quebec City. The meetings focus is on the FTAA and its implementation (no later then 2005). While these 34 government representatives gather in Quebec City, so will the activists. There will be rallies, teach-ins, demonstrations, workshops, convergence centers and street theatre being planned by numerous groups and organizations. PEI Mob Glob is hoping to take as many Islanders down to the actions as possible. We are looking into a number of transportation possibilities including buses, trains, and vans. All of this will of course cost money so we are also looking for donations to help send more people. If you wish to join PEI Mob Glob, make a donation, or want more information about Quebec City and organizers in other places, contact: Janette Cormier 902.566.5916 jcormier@hushmail.com Our next meeting is tentatively set for 7 pm on Thursday, November 14, at Colonel Grey High School in Charlottetown. SHUT DOWN FTAA, ABROGATE NAFTA ********************************************************************* Aaron Koleszar <aaronk@isn.net> _____________________________________________________________________ Anti-Capitalist Convergence (CLAC) http://www.quebec2001.org (English, French, Spanish, Italian, and Portugese) resisting the FTAA and capitalist globalization mobilizing for Quebec City, April 2001 creating alternatives _____________________________________________________________________ The 2000 election has further solidified the grasp of corporate capitalism on the governance of Canada. In what amounts to a virtual dictatorship, the arrogant right wing (Neo)Liberals are poised to continue the wholesale sell-off of Canada to mostly American corporations, as well as tax cuts for the rich, at the expense of the environment, the poor, aboriginals, and other minorities. The "official" opposition - the newly garbed Reform party - will not oppose the NeoLiberal cuts and tax-breaks. They will only force the (Neo)Liberals further to the right. The lopsided election results demonstrate the futility of trying to change our society through traditional electoral politics while we're living in a capitalist economic system where the public is overwhelmingly influenced by mainstream corporate media, and the government is overwhelmingly controlled by transnational corporations. So it is up to us to build the REAL opposition. Opposition in our communities, opposition in the streets. We must build the movement that will place power in the hands of the people instead of the elites. There are many more people being exploited than doing the exploiting. We are very powerful - all we need to do is realize it and get organized! One important step will be the moblization against the FTAA between now and April. See you in Quebec! _____________________________________________________________________ FOR THE REAL NEWS ON PROTESTS AND DIRECT ACTION AGAINST THE WTO IN SEATTLE, THE IMF/WORLD BANK IN WASHINGTON & PRAGUE, G-20 IN MONTREAL, THE FTAA IN QUEBEC, AND OTHER PAST AND FUTURE ACTIONS, VISIT: http://www.indymedia.org - The Independenat Media Center (IMC) THEN FOLLOW THE LINKS TO LOCAL IMCS ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Aaron Koleszar <aaronk@isn.net> Subject: Over 2000 Warning Labels Stuck On GE Foods by Concerned Halifax Residents From: "Citizens' Voluntary Labelling Collective" <cvlchalifax@yahoo.ca> For Immediate Release October 16, 2000 Concerned Halifax Residents Stick Over 2000 Warning Labels On GE Foods HALIFAX - Over a dozen citizens converged on some of Halifax's largest supermarkets over the weekend and stuck over 2000 warning labels on products containing genetically engineered (GE) ingredients. Members of the newly formed Citizens' Voluntary Labelling Collective (CVLC) Halifax blew the whistle on the federal government's blatant neglect of Canada's Food and Drugs Act, which requires that adulterated food be labelled as such. "An alarming number of the products on the shelves contain genetically engineered ingredients and that has to be exposed," commented one labeller. "It's no longer possible to have any confidence in the safety of our families' diets." Products such as breakfast cereal, vegetable oil, cookies, corn, and baby food were labelled with stickers that read "WARNING: This product may contain genetically engineered material which has not been adequately tested and could be dangerous to your health." North American corn, soy and canola are among the most widely grown genetically engineered crops. "Just look at the ingredients list when you pick up a product," says another labeller. "If there's corn, soya, or canola in there, you can be almost certain that it's been genetically engineered." The CVLC is part of the growing worldwide movement to highlight the lack of integrity and truth in the world's food system. Though our government is supposed to regulate the safety of GE foods, it actually spends millions of dollars to promote them. This is an obvious conflict of interest. Labellers received a thumbs-up from store staff and many shoppers took an interest in the labels' message. The CVLC will continue to reveal genetically engineered foods that would otherwise remain hidden from the public. -30- For more info or photos, contact: <cvlchalifax@yahoo.ca> -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- The preceding message was posted on Sustainable Maritimes (sust-mar) -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Overloaded with email? Sust-mar has a DIGEST version. 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