On Friday, November 1, immediately following Harper’s address to the Conservative Convention, the Pros & Cons teach-in took place. rabble.ca was glad to host the livestream of the event. Watch the rebroadcast of the livestream to hear from a range of provincial and national speakers about a different vision from the one being shared at this week-end’s Conservative convention: one that focuses on progressive policies for people and the planet.
A teach-in presented by Common Causes, from 7pm – 10 PM Mountain Time, Friday, Nov 1, featuring: David Suzuki (Scientist and environmentalist), Maude Barlow (National Chairperson, the Council of Canadians), Crystal Lameman (Beaver Lake Cree Nation), Jean Lortie (Secretary-general, Confédération des syndicats nationaux), Andrew Nikiforuk (Author and journalist), Jim Stanford (Economist, UNIFOR), Brigette DePape (“Rogue Page”, writer and activist), Paul Moist (National President, Canadian Union of Public Employees), Michael Harris (writer, journalist, and documentary filmmaker). Moderated by Bill Phipps (Author and social and environmental activist)