Notices
Federal Election 2008
October 14,2008
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According to Elections Canada the turnout for the 2006 federal election was 64.7%. This means that on average over 120,000 Building Trades families did not vote.
There is a federal election. Vote.
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More Power to you—but fight for it
On Saturday, October 4th and Sunday, October 5th BC Citizens for Public Power will host a gathering of concerned British Columbians—from activists to academics, environmentalists to energy experts, as well as filmmakers, First Nations leaders and other public power devotees. More Power to You is a conference for community and environmental activists organizing to protect public power in British Columbia.
This two day event will take place at SFU Harbour Centre in downtown Vancouver. The conference will feature numerous presentations, panel discussions, and workshops that promise to deepen both our knowledge and our resolve to protect public power in BC.
Some event highlights include:
· Opening blessing: Leonard George, former elected Chief of the Tsleil-Waututh nation
· Keynote address: Rafe Mair, Broadcaster, political commentator, spokesperson for Save Our Rivers Society
· Presentations by:
· Gwen Barlee – Wilderness Committee on public power as an environmental issue
· John Calvert – SFU professor and author of Liquid Gold: Energy Privatization in British Columbia
· Damien Gillis – documentary filmmaker “Power Play: The Theft of BC’s Rivers”
· Martin Shaffer, SFU professor and author of “Lost in Transmission,” an economic analysis of the 2007 BC Energy Plan
· Workshops topics include:
· Launching a grassroots awareness/action campaign
· Accessing and using information to build campaigns
· Energy policy and First Nations peoples
· Provincial and federal regulatory processes
· The media and messaging
For more information on presentations and workshops, view the events section of our website and view a copy of the Conference Program.
More Power to You has limited space, so secure your spot with a $50 registration fee loa(pick up Registration Form at the Union Hall or call 1-604-681-5939).
A discounted registration fee of $35 is available to Early Bird registrants who submit forms and payment before August 8th and registration fee exemptions are available to event volunteers (for information on volunteer opportunities contact the office at: 604.681.5939)
Since we’re eager to assemble a broad representation of individuals from various sectors and communities across the province, a travel bursary is available for people living outside of the Lower Mainland, to help supplement transportation and accommodation costs (Download Travel Bursary Application).
More Power to You promises to educate and inspire as we build a stronger, more unified coalition to protect public power in BC. Don’t miss this event!
registration forms and travel bursary applications on-line at www.citizensforpublicpower.ca