The voices against tar sands expansion are growing louder. Stephen Harper went to London and was met by crowds of protesters, standing in solidarity with First Nations communities and everyone in Canada trying to stop the destruction. Harper is determined to sell bitumen to Europe.
Below is some of the media coverage!
CTV News: Protesters greet Harper at British Parliament
Vancouver Observer – Harper met by multiple tar sands protests in London
BBC – Protesters held over Parliament trespass
Montreal Gazette – Harper to balance oilsands lobbying with trade concessions during Europe trip
Toronto Star – Environmentalists opposed to oilsands development protest Harper’s appearance at Westminster
The Guardian – Tar sands activists in Commons protest against Canadian PM
The Independent - Protesters target Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper during Parliament visit
Washington Post – British police arrest environmental activists targeting Canadian PM Harper’s visit
Reuters – Three oil protesters held, say they scale roof of UK parliament
Upstream - Online Arrests in Westminster tar sands protest
EurActiv - Canada ‘spins’ mining disclosure laws on back of EU’s approval
Daily Mail - Protesters outside Parliament during a visit by Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper
