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Location: Gathering outside St. James Park
Commencing outside St. James Park (King St. E. between Jarvis & Church Streets) where protestors will rally and hear from several speakers, the march will head West on King Street East turn South onto Church Street proceed East on Front Street to St. Lawrence Market circle the four corners and perhaps hear from another speaker head North on Jarvis Street and then West on King Street East back to St. James Park. Hosts: Millions Against Monsanto Toronto Speakers: Jodi Koberinski – Executive Director, Organic Council of Ontario Rachel Parent – Founder, Kids Right to Know Walk Montana Jones – Ontario Shropshire Sheep Farmer Ramsey Affifi – GMO Blogger and Researcher Marianne Else – Council of Canadians, Simcoe Region Chapter Jacob Kearey-Moreland – Founder, Occupy Gardens Toronto Zach Schieck Intl. Fitness Instructor, The Outlaws of Health Show on YouTube James Connor Co-manager, Millions Against Monsanto Toronto On May 25, Torontonians will join activists around the world to March Against Monsanto. Currently, marches are planned to occur simultaneously at 2 p.m. Eastern on six continents, in 40 countries, totaling events in over 300 cities worldwide. In Canada, events are slated in eight provinces and 30 cities. WHY WE MARCH: Boycott GMOs and protect our food supply Support local farmers Spread awareness about the harmful effects of genetically modified foods on health and the environment Promote organic solutions and a sustainable agriculture Expose the cronyism between big business and government Bring accountability to those responsible for the corruption SOLUTIONS WE ADVOCATE: End patents on seed Demand regulatory modernization of the Novel Foods Act (governing GMOs) to reflect new science Labeling of GMOs so that consumers can make informed decisions Further scientific research on the health effects of GMOs Holding Monsanto-supporting politicians accountable through direct communication, grassroots journalism, social media, etc. Continuing to inform the public about Monsanto’s secrets THIS IS A PEACEFUL PROTEST. All ages are welcome! Tell your friends, Tell your families. Wear costumes, bring signs, noisemakers, your voices and wear comfortable shoes, because we will be marching for our right to know what’s in our food!
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