This event is co-sponsored by the Council of Canadians - Regina Chapter; CUPE Local 21, City of Regina outside workers; and the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Saskatchewan.
WHAT: Public Town Hall on Water
A free community event featuring Maude Barlow, National Chairperson, Council of Canadians and Paul Moist, National President, Canadian Union of Public Employees
WHEN: Tuesday, March 5, 2013
7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Artesian: 2627 – 13th Avenue, Regina
About the speakers:
Maude Barlow is the National Chairperson of the Council of Canadians. She is the recipient of ten honorary doctorates as well as many awards, including the 2005 Right Livelihood Award (known as the “Alternative Nobel”) and the Citation of Lifetime Achievement at the 2008 Canadian Environment Award. In 2008/2009, she served as Senior Advisor on Water to the 63rd President of the United Nations General Assembly. She is also the best-selling author or co-author of 16 books, including the international best seller Blue Covenant: The Global Water Crisis and The Coming Battle for the Right to Water.
Paul Moist is National President of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) – Canada’s largest union with more than 627,000 members. An ardent advocate for public services, Moist has led CUPE to the forefront in the fight against privatization. He’s championed the positive and vital role that public services like health care, education, and child care play in making our communities better places to live for all Canadians.
Contact:
Tim Anderson, CUPE Local 21: 306-525-5874
Janet Szliske, CUPE Communications: 604-454-7293 (cell)