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Lists user-submitted prices for gasoline, diesel, and propane at numerous locations in Canada the USA and elsewhere.
http://www.gaswatch.org/
Coordinates donations of food and transportation to ensure food is distributed quickly and efficiently to member food banks. Also provide liaison between the food banks and industry and government, and acts as the national voice of food banks in Canada.
http://www.icomm.ca/cafb/
The hub of the Canadian hacktivism sub-culture.
http://www.hackcanada.com
The correctional system in Canada through the eyes of Canadian prisoners and their families.
http://homestead.com/justice01/ourpurpose.html
Non-profit, registered charitable organization which aids survivors to overcome the lasting effects of torture and war.
http://www.icomm.ca/~ccvt/
Committed to the protection and promotion of human health by addressing issues of local and global environmental degradation.
http://www.cape.ca/
Raise awareness about the WTO and its impact on ives. Organizes anti-WTO events across Canada.
http://www.wtoaction.org/
Protests the detention of five political prisoners from Cuba by the USA, and includes background information and current actions.
http://www.freethecubanfive.ca/
An umbrella network of Canada-Cuba friendship and solidarity groups. Provides information about Cuba's economic, health and political issues, photos and travel tips.
http://www.canadiannetworkoncuba.ca/
A citizens action organization that provides strategies, networking, training and tools to enable ordinary Canadians to influence their government to restore Judeo-Christian moral principles.
http://www.familyaction.org/
Convergence of Movements of the Peoples of the Americas, a network of indigenous, peasant, and grassroots organizations in the Americas working for peace and human rights.
http://www.compacanada.org/
Engaged in retooling citizen movements for democratic social change in an age of corporate-driven globalization. Features articles and news about ongoing issues and projects.
http://www.polarisinstitute.org/
Provides electronic advocacy tools and strategies for Canadian non-profit organizations.
http://www.actionworks.ca/
Law students providing legal research and resources to activists in eastern Canada. Includes articles about a selection of hot topics.
http://www.geocities.com/activistlaw
A non-profit organization for the promotion and defence of the rights of Quebecers and Canadians vis-à-vis government taxation authorities. [French/English]
http://www.macquebec.org/
Organization of individuals who have been affected by foster care, working to increase public awareness of existing and emerging child welfare issues and to increase accountability and service quality in child welfare, and assistance in getting records.
http://www.afterfostercare.tk/