Defend Democracy
Every night, across Quebec, thousands of people participate in Casseroles – they come out of their houses to bang pots and pans in solidarity with students. Red squares are everywhere. But this movement is under attack. According to the repressive Bill 78 they are breaking the law and could face thousands of dollars in fines for exercising their democratic rights. Some have even been arrested or stopped and questioned simply for wearing the red square.
Stop Harper
Charest is not alone in attacking democratic rights and freedoms. Harper and the conservatives have tried to strip us of our democratic right to vote with robocalls. Now they are ramming through the massive omnibus budget Bill C-38 and trying to stifle public debate. This bill contains sweeping cuts to social services, environmental regulations and democratic rights.
We won’t pay for their crisis
Around the world governments are pushing an agenda to help the richest 1% at the expense ofeveryone else. But we shouldn’t have to pay for their crisis. There is a growing international movement in countries like Greece, Spain, Egypt and in Quebec where people are joining together to say no to austerity. So get your pots and pans and make some noise to show that we the 99% will not let them silence our opposition.
How can you support this movement?
Wear the red square and show your solidarity.
Join a Casserole in your neighborhood or start one with friends, family and neighbors at 8pm on Wednesday evenings (or any other evening).
Spread the word by handing out red squares and these leaflets, putting up posters for local casseroles, organize a community discussion in your apartment building, condo, neighborhood or at a local library or café.
Posters and leaflets can be downloaded for printing from: http://goo.gl/Cm3Yr
Contact us at [email protected] for information and organizing tips and share photos and stories from your events.
Join the ‘Casseroles Canada’ movement on Facebook: http://goo.gl/mY3qN
It’s a conversation starter.