Resources
Legal Aid and Support
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA)
The CCLA is a national organization that promotes respect for and observance of fundamental human rights and civil liberties.
Feel your rights were violated during the protests? Find out how to file a complaint:
http://ccla.org/2010/06/29/resources-for-g20-related-complaints/
List of concerns about the security measures put forth by the CCLA prior to the summits.
http://ccla.org/our-work/current-issues/g8-and-g20/
Office of the Independent Police Review Director
Arms length body of the Ontario Ministry, responsible for investigating public complaints.
https://www.oiprd.on.ca/cms/
Justice for Children and Youth
Justice for Children and Youth is a legal clinic that is collecting stories from youth about their experiences with the police during the G20.
http://www.jfcy.org/
Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE)
CJFE is collecting information from journalists who believe their freedom of expression was compromised by police/security personnel during the G-20 security operation.
http://www.cjfe.org/releases/2010/30062010g20survey.html
Take Action
Demand a G20 independent public inquiry
Use the following form e-mail to express your support to all levels of government to call a G20 independent public inquiry now.
http://www.ricktelfer.ca/g20/
Amnesty International’s G20 Appeal Page
Read Amnesty’s report on police abuse of power and send a letter to Harper.
http://www.amnesty.ca/iwriteforjustice/take_action.php?actionid=449&type=Internal
G20inquiry.org
Tell your story and support the call for an inquiry into police conduct during the summit.
http://www.g20inquiry.org/
G20 Stories
Collects and shares stories to build a knowledge base as to what exactly happened before, during and after the weekend of July 26th, 2010. Share your story.
www.g20stories.wordpress.com
Preempting Dissent — Open Sourcing Secrecy
Explores how “under a new logic of preemptive surveillance, public space is increasingly militarized and citizens are subjected to new forms of social control”.
http://www.opensourcecinema.org/project/preempting-dissent
G8/G20 Summit and Mobilization
Mobilization Websites:
The Toronto Community Mobilization Network
The network is a collection of Toronto-based organizers and allies who got together to mobilize against the summits. They were at the helm of the mobilizations in Toronto.
http://g20.torontomobilize.org/
The People’s Summit
The 2010 People’s Summit is civil society’s alternative “counter Summit” happening the week before the G8 and G20 Summits.
http://peoplessummit2010.ca/section/2
Government Websites:
G20 Toronto Summit Website
The government of Canada website on the G20 in Toronto, Canada in June of 2010.
http://g20.gc.ca/home/
Muskoka G8, 2010
The government of Canada website on the G8 in Huntsville, Canada in June of 2010.
http://g8.gc.ca/home/
Integrated Security Unit
Updates on the security measures leading up to, and during the summits.
http://www.g8-g20isu.ca/g20/index-eng.htm
G8/G20 Specific Alternative Media:
G20 alternative Media Center
Provided up-to-date news of the summit from the perspective of independent journalists.
http://2010.mediacoop.ca/
G20.this.org
A G20 blog for this magazine, the longest running magazine on progressive politics in Canada.
http://g20.this.org/
Gee 20 News
News website of the UFCW, largest private sector union in Canada.
http://www.gee20.ca/home
G20/G8 Breakdown. June 2010 Toronto Huntsville
Independent journalist reports on the time leading up to and during the summits.
http://www.g20breakdown.com/
The Munk School of Global Affairs has these resources about the G8 and G20:
G20 Information Center
G8 Information Center
The Issues/Organizations
*The following is a list of some groups and organizations involved in the mobilization against the G8/G20. Their work reflects the various social, economic and political issues being protested for at the summits. It is arranged alphabetically. For a more comprehensive list visit the People’s Summit website http://peoplessummit2010.ca/section/31
Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians
Increases awareness of rights and responsibilities, so blind, deaf-blind and partially sighted individuals can have equal access to the benefits and opportunities of society
http://blindcanadians.ca/
Animal Liberation Front
Works to abolish institutionalized animal exploitation.
http://www.animalliberationfront.com/index.html
Ardoch Algonquin First Nations.
Works to preserve Algonquin language, culture and territorial jurisdiction by working together and maintaining an enduring sense of Algonquin community.
http://www.aafna.ca/mission.html
Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives
A research institute concerned with issues of social, economic environmental justice.
http://www.policyalternatives.ca/
Canadian Labour Congress
The CLC is the umbrella organization for affiliated Canadian and international unions.
http://www.canadianlabour.ca/home
Canadian Network on Disability and Development
A network of Canadian disability organizations and interested parties to share knowledge, build partnerships and engage government on disability and development issues.
http://www.cndd.ca/
Canadian Peace Alliance
Working to strengthen world institutions for the peaceful resolution of conflict; and protecting the rights of all people to work for peace, social & economic justice.
http://www.acp-cpa.ca/en/index.html
Coalition Against Israeli Apartheid
A network of individuals and organizations working to end the system of Israeli apartheid.
http://www.caiaweb.org/
Coalition Venezuela We Are With You
A coalition of organizations and individuals with various points of view and approaches, united in support of the Bolivarian Revolution.
http://venezuelawearewithyou.blogspot.com/
David Suzuki Foundation
Works with government, business and individuals to conserve our environment by providing science-based education, advocacy and policy work.
http://www.davidsuzuki.org/
Feminist Alliance for International Action
Furthers women’s equality in Canada through domestic implementation of its’ international human rights commitments.
http://www.fafia-afai.org/
Gendering Adolescent AIDS Prevention (GAAP)
Researchers working with young people on sexuality, HIV prevention, AIDS awareness.
http://www.utoronto.ca/iwsgs/GAAP/index.html
Greenpeace Canada
An independent, campaigning organization that uses non-violent, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems.
http://www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/
Independent Jewish Voices
Promotes a just resolution to the dispute in Israel and Palestine through the application of international law and respect for the human rights of all parties.
http://www.independentjewishvoices.ca/
Indigenous Environmental Network
Builds the capacity of Indigenous communities and tribal governments to protect their natural resources and to build economically sustainable communities.
http://www.ienearth.org/cits.html
Justice for Migrant Workers
Promotes the rights of migrant farmworkers and farmworkers without status.
http://www.justicia4migrantworkers.org/index.htm
Kairos
A Faith based organization that effects social change through advocacy, education and research programs.
http://www.kairoscanada.org/en/
LGBT Youthline
A toll-free service provided by youth for youth.
http://www.youthline.ca/about_us.php
Maggie’s Toronto
Assist sex workers in our efforts to live and work with safety and dignity.
http://www.maggiestoronto.com/info.html
Mining Watching Canada
Addresses the threats to communities posed by irresponsible mineral policies and practices in Canada and around the world.
http://www.miningwatch.ca/
No One Is Illegal
A coalition of migrants and allies which advocates and fights for the rights, dignity, and respect of immigrants and refugees, as well as those living without status in Canada.
http://toronto.nooneisillegal.org/
Ontario Coalition Against Poverty
OCAP is a direct-action anti-poverty organization based in Toronto.
http://www.ocap.ca/
Ontario Public Interest Research Group – Toronto
Empowers and educates students and community members, provides a forum for sharing skills, and gives people the tools and opportunity to work co-operatively for social change.
http://www.opirguoft.org/
Polaris Institute
Works with citizen movements to unmask and challenge the corporate power that is the driving force behind shaping public policy on economic, social and environmental issues.
http://www.polarisinstitute.org/
Rainforest Action Network Toronto
A group of concerned citizens working on the Clean Up RBC Campaign, demanding that RBC clean up their act and stop financing dirty oil.
http://rantoronto.wordpress.com/
The Canadian Health Coalition
Dedicated to protecting and expanding Canada’s public health system for the benefit of all Canadians.
http://www.healthcoalition.ca/
The Canadian Youth Climate Coalition
A united front of youth from across Canada tackling the biggest challenge of our generation, the emerging climate crisis.
http://www.ourclimate.ca/wordpress/
The Council of Canadians
Promotes progressive policies on fair trade, clean water, energy security, public health care, and other issues of social and economic concern to Canadians.
http://www.canadians.org/
The Native Youth Sexual Health Network
Works on issues of healthy sexuality, cultural competency, youth empowerment, reproductive justice, and sex positivity by and for Native youth.
http://www.nativeyouthsexualhealth.com/
The Ontario Council for International Cooperation
An expanding community of Ontario-based international development and global education organizations and individual associate members working globally for social justice.
http://www.ocic.on.ca/default.asp
Toronto Haiti Action Committee
Raises awareness of the real effects of the Government of Canada’s support for the 2004 coup d’etat that overthrew Haiti’s democratically elected government.
http://www.thac.ca/
Canadian and Toronto Based Alternative Media Sources
rabble.ca
An online news site, featuring some of the best progressive writers and activists in Canada.
http://www.rabble.ca/
The Dominion
A monthly publication by a network of independent journalists of the media co-ops.
http://www.dominionpaper.ca/
Toronto Media Co-op
The Toronto Media Co-op, composed of local independent journalists, is a project of the Dominion news cooperative.
http://toronto.mediacoop.ca/
Naomi Klein’s Website
Klein is an award-winning author and activist. Her website features her critiques of the G8/G20 summits, and her analysis on corporate globalization.
http://www.naomiklein.org/main
CHRY 105.5 FM
CHRY is a community-based campus station run by students and community members.
http://www.chry.fm/
Groundwire: Community Radio News
29 minute radio program featuring grassroots issues and global perspectives.
http://ncra.dnsalias.com/groundwire/
Linchpin
Anarchist news source and analysis.
http://linchpin.ca/
Facebook Groups
Call for Toronto Police Chief Bill Blair’s Resignation
http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=131843680180138
Canadians Demanding a Public Inquiry into Toronto G20
http://www.facebook.com/?sk=2361831622#!/group.php?gid=135629036463012&v=info