By Laveza Khan and Justin Lyons Fall is almost here, and we’re back to show you a few highlights on successful petitions on Change.org. Several petitions have made headlines and are leading to real change here in Canada. Pastor Lim Returns Home By now, you’ve probably seen the news: After two and a half years, […]
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Impact Matters: Pastor Lim Returns Home, Sears Hardship Fund and More
Written by Change.org · September 7, 2017 4:36 pm -
Introducing The Victory Series
By Laveza Khan Everyday at Change.org, we are inspired by the commitment and determination of the more than five million Canadians creating the change they want to see on our platform by starting campaigns, mobilizing supporters, and working with decision-makers to drive solutions. That’s why we’ll be posting occasionally about some of our victories in […]
Written by Change.org · August 1, 2017 9:49 pm -
A Victory for Medication Error Reporting
Two years ago, a CBC/Marketplace investigation found that an estimated half a billion prescriptions are dispensed in Canada every year by 38,000 pharmacists. In spite of the volume, there was no national tracking system for potentially fatal medical reporting errors. Nova Scotia is the only province with mandatory tracking tools for medication errors — and […]
Written by Joshunda Sanders · June 20, 2017 4:57 pm -
“Every Newfoundlander knows someone in Fort McMurray” — Victory for N.L.ers evacuating Alberta
“Every Newfoundlander knows someone in Fort McMurray,” writes petition-starter C.L. Brake of Cornerbrook. C.L. wanted to help her fellow Newfoundlanders trying to flee the Alberta forest fires, and petitioned independent Crown Corporation Marine Atlantic to offer free ferry crossings to Newfoundlanders trying to return home. “The people who have had to evacuate their homes mostly […]
Written by Change.org · May 10, 2016 10:01 pm -
Victory! The Kitsilano Coast Guard Base re-opens
“I’d like to thank each and every one of you for your support and for helping raise awareness. One voice isn’t heard, but multitudes of single voices can and do make a difference. You proved that.” – Sara Kalis Gilbert, daughter of former Coast Guard captain and petition-starter see sara’s petition
Written by Change.org · May 1, 2016 3:52 pm -
Victory! A woman will finally be featured on Canadian money
From Victoria based historian and petition starter Merna Forster: “We did it! On International Women’s Day, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced that a Canadian woman will appear on a new bank note in 2018. As you know from Minister Morneau’s response to our petition, the Bank of Canada has now […]
Written by Change.org · March 12, 2016 4:49 pm -
Victory! Mail delivery is saved for 4 million Canadians
“I wonder, has anyone at Canada Post ever tried to to push a stroller or a wheelchair or a walker through the snow? I don’t think they realize the impact of ending door-to-door mail delivery when it comes to the parents of young children, to the disabled, and to the elderly, especially in winter. This has […]
Written by Change.org · February 22, 2016 6:14 pm -
Victory! Maple Leaf Foods Adopts Groundbreaking Animal Welfare Policy
“Today, Maple Leaf Foods, Canada’s largest meat company, announced a new animal welfare policy for its pork and poultry facilities…”
Written by Change.org · December 5, 2015 7:31 pm -
Victory! Malala wins 12 Years of Education for Girls Around the World
“The Global Partnership for Education has announced that it plans to expand its focus to support a full 12 years of primary and secondary education for the poorest girls around the globe. None of this would have been possible without your support…”
Written by Change.org · October 22, 2015 6:41 pm -
Victory! No more tax on tampons
From petition-starter Jill Piebiak: “Together we called on our government to remove this discriminatory tax and today the government has announced an amendment to the budget — removing sales tax from menstrual hygiene products. Thank you to everyone who supported this campaign!” see jill’s petition see the global movement inspired by this petition
Written by Change.org · June 1, 2015 3:05 pm