From April 26-28th the G8 Development Ministers will meet in Halifax. A community and labour coalition has been formed to oppose the G8’s agenda. The economic policies of the G8 are directly responsible for the economic and environmental crises that impact the lives of millions of people around the world.
The Halifax G8 Welcoming Committee is organizing a rally and a picket to demonstrate against the G8.
Rally:
Date: Sunday, April 25th
Time: 1:30 pm
Location: Starting at Victoria Park (Corner of South Park and Spring Garden), marching to Cornwallis Park (march starts at 2pm)
Speakers will address 5 key issues:
Womens' Rights and Maternal Health
Development
Climate Change
Labour and the Economic Crisis
Social Inequity
Picket:
Date: Monday, April 26th
Time: 7:00 am to 9:30 am
Location: Cornwallis Park (Across from the Westin on Hollis St)
Food and coffee provided by CAF and Food Not Bombs
Contact:
halifax.nog8@gmail.com
902 453 2074
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