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Citizens
for the Environment and Future in Eastern Ontario |
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Citizens
for the Environment and Future in Eastern Ontario |
Actions and News
New municipal by-law (February 14, 2005) in East-Hawkesbury – CEFEO congratulates Municipal Council
Advocacy at the provincial level:
Since its creation on February 15, 2003, our organization has:
- researched the realities of hog factories and the risks they pose to rural communities, local farmers, the environment, public health, quality of life, local economy and sustainable development;
- published and distributed factsheets, briefs and other resources on these issues (see Publications page);
- facilitated awareness and mobilization of individuals and targeted communities;
- provided informative and education to the East-Hawkesbury Township council, and mayors of neighbouring towns in Quebec, provincial MPPs in Quebec and Ontario, federal MPs as well as civil servants of several ministries and jurisdictions (including our NEW Analysis The Case Against Industrial Hog Factories);
- made information available to local, regional and national media about the situation in East-Hawkesbury and related issues;
- organized peaceful demonstrations at city halls and bureaux (local hog factory and regional projected sites);
- spoke about the issues at numerous local community development gatherings and council meetings
- launched a fundraising campaign to collect donations (Please donate).
Media clipping archive: click here.