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Jul 9, 2025 - Bill 5 Explained

When: July 9th, 7pm

This free webinar will focus on the implications of Bill 5, which the Government of Ontario passed on June 4, 2025. Specifically, we will present what the Bill means for Indigenous rights, environmental protections and democratic transparency.

The sweeping bill amends several pieces of legislation and creates new laws. Most significantly, it eliminates the Endangered Species Act and replaces it with a much weaker and performative Species Conservation Act. It also creates the Special Economic Zones Act, which allows Cabinet to exempt projects from all provincial laws, regulations and municipal bylaws with no guardrails or criteria.

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Jul 9, 2025 - Grandmothers Against Genocide

When: Every Wednesday, 8am - 10am
Where: Bay and Bloor St

Peaceful vigil for Gaza. You don't have to be a grandmother to show your support.

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Jul 9, 2025 - Women In Black

Wednesdays Wkly 8am: Grandmothers Against Genocide Vigil. Bay/Bloor

Thursdays Wkly 8am: Grandmothers Against Genocide Vigil. Kingston Rd./Victoria Park

Saturdays Wkly 8am: Grandmothers Against Genocide. Kennedy and Sheppard.

Peaceful vigil for Gaza. You don't have to be a grandmother to show your support.

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Jul 7, 2025 - Canadian Foreign Policy Hour with Yves Engler

When: Mondays at 6pm

Join author Yves Engler on Mondays for a weekly news roundup and interactive discussion about Canada's role abroad. This weekly session will delve into the latest developments on subjects ranging from military affairs and Canada's role in Ukraine to its contribution to Palestinian dispossession, and the exploitation of African resources. Join Yves for a critical take on Canada's foreign policy. Questions, comments, and criticisms are all welcome.

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Jul 7, 2025 - Weekly Phone-zap for Palestine

When: Mondays at 12:30pm

Week after week, we're keeping the momentum going with our Monday lunchtime zaps.

Our collective action is making waves, but we need to ensure our elected officials continue to feel the pressure until real change happens.

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Jul 6, 2025 - Anishinaabeg Palestine Alliance Potluck Picnic

When: July 6th, 2pm
Where: Christie Pits Park

Henna, crafts, sharing circle and more! Learn about the work to build relationships between Palestinians in the diaspora and Anishinaabeg in Treaty 3. Participate in conversations about joint struggle, what it means to you, how to be in relationship through shared struggle.

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Jul 6, 2025 - BDS Leafletting

When: Every Saturday, 1-2pm
Where: Dufferin Mall, 900 Dufferin St (south entrance by Marshalls)

End the Occupation! Build the Boycott! This is your friendly reminder of D4P's weekly BDS leafleting taking place every Saturday from 1 to 2 pm at Dufferin Mall. Meet outside south entrance to mall, 900 Dufferin Street by Marshalls. No prior experience necessary! We can buddy you up if it's your first time.

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Jul 5, 2025 - Disability Pride March

When: July 5th, 1pm
Where: Queen's Park

Disability as a category was created to reinforce racism and colonisation, and we march with the understanding that our liberation is interconnected and inextricable from the fights for liberation worldwide.

Let's remind our politicians, and our community, that we stand with the Palestinian people and organisers who they silence and criminalise. We stand with those fighting to reverse the criminalisation of houselessness with Bill 6 and the closure of safe consumption sites.

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Jul 5, 2025 - Bike Lane Protest

When: July 5th, 11am
Where: High Park, North Gate

We're holding a protest against specific businesses we've identified as having significant ties to the anti-bike-lane movement.

We continue to support local businesses that are not contributing to the deaths of cyclists.

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Jul 3, 2025 - Repeal Bill 5 Rally

When: July 3rd, 4pm
Where: MPP David Smith's constituency office, Scarborough Centre, 2063 Lawrence Ave E

MPP David Smith voted in favour of passing Bill 5-- a dangerous bill that guts the Endangered Species Act, removes protections for green spaces, workers' safety and regulation, and violates Indigenous Treaties. Bill 5 gives Ford and the Provincial government unchecked power to seize land, and David Smith allowed it to happen.

David Smith represents community hubs like Thompson Park, and the Birkdale Ravine, yet supports policies that threaten their existence. As former Trustee for Toronto District School Board Ward 17, he should know that this legislation will impact young people the most, stripping them of their right to access clean air, water, and green space.

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