March Against Monsanto
The Deets:
Saturday May 25, 2013
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
St. James Park (King and Jarvis)
Toronto, Ontario
The Call Out:
Millions Against Monsanto Toronto
On May 25, 2013, Torontonians and activists in more than 250 locations around the world will unite to MARCH AGAINST MONSANTO.
For a list of cities participating: http://bit.ly/ZTDsk8
REASONS WE MARCH:
– Research studies have shown that Monsanto’s genetically-modified foods can lead to serious health conditions such as the development of cancer tumors, infertility and birth defects.
– In the United States, the FDA, the agency tasked with ensuring food safety for the population, is steered by ex-Monsanto executives, and we feel that’s a questionable conflict of interests and explains the lack of government-lead research on the long-term effects of GMO products.
– Recently, the U.S. Congress and president collectively passed the nicknamed “Monsanto Protection Act” that, among other things, bans courts from halting the sale of Monsanto’s genetically-modified seeds.
– For too long, Monsanto has been the benefactor of corporate subsidies and political favoritism. Organic and small farmers suffer losses while Monsanto continues to forge its monopoly over the world’s food supply.
– Monsanto’s GMO seeds are harmful to the environment; for example, scientists have indicated that they have caused colony collapse among the world’s bee population.
SOLUTIONS WE ADVOCATE:
– Labeling of GMOs so that consumers can make informed decisions.
– End patents on seed.
– Repealing relevant provisions of the “Monsanto Protection Act.” and demanding regulatory modernization of the Novel Foods Act (governing GMOs).
– Calling for further scientific research on the health effects of GMOs.
– Holding Monsanto-supporting politicians accountable through direct communication, grassroots journalism, social media, etc.
– Continuing to inform the public about Monsanto’s secrets.
WE WILL NOT STAND FOR CRONYISM. WE WILL NOT STAND FOR POISON. THAT’S WHY WE MARCH AGAINST MONSANTO.
https://www.facebook.com/ MarchAgainstMonstanto?fref=ts
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ATTN: TORONTO MARCHERS. THIS IS A PEACEFUL PROTEST. All ages are welcome! Tell your friends, Tell your families. Wear costumes, bring signs, noisemakers, your voices and wear comfortable shoes, because we will be marching!
A “Notice of Demonstration” has been filed and received by the Toronto Police Dept. Volunteer marshals and the police will be present throughout the march.
We will GATHER: outside of St. James Park on King Street East between Jarvis & Church Streets at 2 p.m. SHARP.
Following speakers, the MARCH ROUTE will be as follows:
West on King Street East
South on Church Street
East on Front Street East to
St. Lawrence Market.
4 Corners of St. Lawrence Market then we’ll proceed
North on Jarvis Street
West on King Street East back to starting point.
SPEAKERS:
Rachel Parent, Kids Right to Know
Montana Jones, Ontario Shropshire sheep farmer
Ramsey Affifi, GMO Blogger and Researcher
Marianne Else, Council of Canadians, Simcoe Chapter
Jacob Kearey Moreland, Occupy Gardens Toronto
Zach Schieck, The Outlaws of Health Show, YouTube
James Connor, Millions Against Monsanto Toronto
WHAT TO BRING:
WATER –- We will be marching through the streets, so please keep hydrated.
BANNERS/SIGNS –- Do you have a message you’d like heard? Paint/draw it on a banner/sign and bring it!
NOISEMAKERS — Drums are nice.
FLIERS/PAMPHLETS -– Another way to have your message spread quickly is to print information on small fliers or pamphlets and hand them out along the route.
CAMERA –- Feel free to bring your cameras and take as many photos as you can! Share with these Hashtags #MAMTO, #MAMTORONTO and #MARCHAGAINSTMONSANTO
WHAT TO WEAR:
Your favorite plant or animal costume. Anti-Monsanto shirt or just Red. Wear red as a form of solidarity support towards this action.
WHAT NOT TO BRING:
WEAPONS OF ANY KIND – REMEMBER, this is a peaceful protest and we wish to keep it that way.
TTC accessible from King station. Take the King Street East streetcar 504.
PRESS INQUIRIES: Please send an email to [email protected] or send a private message through Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/MillionsAgainstMonsantoToronto
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