Turning the tide: A just economy for the people and the planet. Live from New Brunswick

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The Council of Canadians are holding their AGM this weekend in New Brunswick, and rabble will be there, live broadcasting keynote addresses by Maude Barlow [3], John Cavanagh [3] and Gary Leach [3]! Tune in October 23 and 24th to watch live.

This Friday at 7:00-9:30 p.m. Atlantic, rabbletv will broadcast live the opening of the Council of Canadians' 24th AGM, entitled: "Turning the Tide: A just economy for people and the planet." The following day (Saturday), rabbletv will broadcast the plenary sessions which will go from 8:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m

Canada’s East Coast is no stranger to hard times. But like many areas of the country, Atlantic Canada is feeling the pain of the worst economic crisis to hit in decades. The focus of this year’s meeting will be on sharing alternative visions for our economic future -- ideas that focus not on market projections, cyclical recoveries and corporate profits, but on people, the environment and democracy. We’ll look at how the current failed economic model, based on market priorities, has led to the current economic downturn, with the resulting uncertainty for families suffering job losses, rising costs and an economic recovery pinned on  promoting the fossil fuel industry and its devastating effects on the environment. But more importantly, we’ll talk about ways to get governments to recognize the need for lasting change and opportunities to create a just economy for everyone –- both people and the planet.

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