Founded in 1985, the Council of Canadians is Canada’s leading social action organization, mobilizing a network of 60 chapters across the country.Through our campaigns we advocate for clean water, fair trade, green energy, public health care, and a vibrant democracy. We educate and empower people to hold our governments and corporations accountable.We believe a better Canada and a fairer world are possible.
Contact details
- Website:
- https://canadians.org/
- Address:
- 200-240 Bank Street, Ottawa ON, K2P 1X4
- Country:
- Canada
- Sub-region:
- Northern America
Areas of focus
Topics of research
Geographics of focus
Canada
Operating languages
English
, French
Organisation details
Business model
Non-profit
Institutional affiliations
Independent
Year founded
1985
Age (years)
Council of Canadians
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Founded by
Founders: Maude Barlow, Margaret Atwood, David Suzuki, Farley Mowat, Pierre Berton, Margaret Laurence
Founder gender: Both male and female founders
Founder gender: Both male and female founders
Leadership
Leader(s) (2021): Molly Kane, Executive Director
Leader gender: Female Leader(s) (2020): Molly Kane, Executive Director
Leader gender: Female Leader(s) (2019): Molly Kane, Executive Director
Leader gender: Female
Leader gender: Female Leader(s) (2020): Molly Kane, Executive Director
Leader gender: Female Leader(s) (2019): Molly Kane, Executive Director
Leader gender: Female
Staff size
2021
Council of Canadians
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% Female staff
2021
Council of Canadians
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Social
Likes (2021)
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Likes (2019)
Council of Canadians
Twitter
Followers (2021)
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Followers (2019)
Council of Canadians
Subscribers (2021)
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Subscribers (2019)
Council of Canadians
Followers (2019)
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Followers (2019)
Council of Canadians
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Data notes
Last updated: 08/06/2021
Rating of data accuracy (find out more): Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website, Wikipedia: List of think tanks
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Rating of data accuracy (find out more): Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website, Wikipedia: List of think tanks
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