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Prominent scientists, environmentalists decry cuts to public sector and their effect on Canada's freshwater heritage

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OTTAWA, July 4, 2011 /CNW/ - Prominent scientists, environmentalists and groups issued a statement addressed to Prime Minister Stephen Harper today decrying cuts to Environment Canada and the impact they will have on Canada's freshwater sources.

The statement is endorsed by nearly 50 environmental, social justice, women's and First Nations organizations, including the Council of Canadians, Canadian Union of Public Employees, Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources, International Institute of Concern for Public Health, Keepers of the Athabasca Watershed Council, Métis Women's Circle, Mining Watch Canada, National Council of Women of Canada, National Network on Environments and Women's Health, Polaris Institute, Public Service Alliance of Canada, and Sierra Club Canada, among others.


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CEO Water Mandate: Why a Corporate Power Grab at the UN Threatens Our Most Critical Resource

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By Scott Thill, AlterNet

Posted on June 23, 2011, Printed on June 27, 2011

Early this month, pharmaceutical titan Merck became the latest multinational to pledge allegiance to the CEO Water Mandate, the United Nations' public-private initiative "designed to assist companies in the development, implementation and disclosure of water sustainability policies and practices."


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Water Grabs Accompany Huge Land Grabs

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Earlier this week the California based Oakland Institute released a series of in-depth reports that uncover how large scale investments in land in Africa are resulting in food insecurity, the displacement of small farmers, conflict, environmental devastation, water loss, and the further impoverishment and political instability of African nations.

Polaris Institute Executive Director Tony Clarke, who is a member of the Oakland Institute's board of directors, prepared a statement for the launch of the special investigation that uncovers the massive water takings that accompany these troublesome land grabs in Africa.

Visit the Oakland Institute's website to find out more about land grabs in Africa: www.oaklandinstitute.org

Statement by Tony Clarke:

Water Grabs Accompany Huge Land Grabs


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