Here are 7 candidates we simply can’t afford to elect in this election if we want action on the climate crisis — luckily, they’re up against climate champions who can defeat them.
Canada’s 44th election day, September 20th, is around the corner and, undoubtedly, climate action is a top issue for voters across the country. But as we head to the polls, let’s remember that our climate can’t afford another four years of Liberal Climate Delay or Conservative Climate Denial. That’s why we need all hands on deck to elect climate champions — and defeat some of the worst climate villains in the country. Here are 7 Climate Delayers and Deniers we need to defeat in this election — and the champions we can elect in their ridings instead. …
The Liberals are trying to scare us into voting for them to prevent a Conservative victory. But, the truth is that national polls obscure what’s happening at the local level.
By Cam Fenton
It’s that time of the election when the Liberal Party digs up one of their most tried and true talking points — fear of a Conservative government. But, the truth is that national polls that appear to show the Conservatives and Liberals neck and neck obscure a lot of what’s happening at the local level. This is especially true when it comes to the ridings where 350 Canada has endorsed Climate Champions.
NDP — Conservative Races
Take Regina-Lewvan for example. In this race, local projections from 338 show that Tria Donaldson is running neck and neck with Conservative candidate Warren Steinly…
Grâce à la pression que vous avez exercée, la crise climatique est devenue un enjeu capital dans le cadre de cette élection. Le gouvernement Trudeau a dévoilé son plan pour le climat qui inclut d’importantes promesses, notamment la régulation des émissions pétrolières et gazières, et des subventions pour des emplois verts.
Comme toujours, le plan des Libéraux est loin de prévoir les audacieuses actions nécessaires pour faire face à l’urgence climatique. Les deux milliards de dollars qu’ils investissent dans des emplois verts représentent moins de la moitié de la somme qu’ils dépensent pour bâtir le pipeline Trans Mountain et 16…
This federal election will be the first to take place under smoke-filled skies with thousands of people under evacuation alerts due to climate-fuelled wildfires.This is also, possibly, the last election where we’ve got the opportunity to elect a government that will act with courage to tackle the climate emergency before it’s too late.
With the climate emergency unmistakably at our doorstep, it’s clear that we can’t afford another four years of Justin Trudeau’s half measures and empty promises when it comes to climate action.
We need bold, courageous leaders who are ready to rise to the challenge of the climate…
July 16, 2021
Dear Mr. Allan;
Thank you for the opportunity to formally respond to the allegations and accusations in your report.
In your report, you make a case that I and the organization I work for, 350.org, have engaged in activities you claim are “anti-Alberta”. This couldn’t be further from the truth. The campaigns and organizing outlined in your report were in service of 350.org’s mission around the globe — to stop the climate crisis, stand with the frontline and Indigenous communities most impacted and guarantee a just transition for workers and communities.
In fact, the only way your…
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We’re pausing our planned campaigning this week to instead lift up Indigenous voices and amplify the growing call to make this a week of mourning, reflection, and action.
As you probably know, a month ago the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation reported the discovery of a mass grave with the remains of 215 Indigenous children at a former residential school in Kamloops, BC. Last week, Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan identified 751 unmarked graves at the site of…
We are taking pause to contend with the heaviness of this moment.
Last Friday, the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation reported the discovery of a mass grave with the remains of 215 Indigenous children at a former residential school in Kamloops, BC. The Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation is working with experts to establish the causes and timings of deaths which are currently not known.
But here’s what we do know. These children were removed from their families by the federal government and forced to attend the Kamloops Indian Residential School. These children died while under the ‘care’ of the federal government and school staff. We know, as the Truth and Reconciliation…
By Cam Fenton, Canada Team Lead for 350.org
Today, the International Energy Agency, one of the world’s most influential energy forecasters, released a landmark report detailing what they see the world needing to do in order to stay within 1.5ºC of warming. The headlines are simple, first investing more money in new fossil fuel projects makes absolutely no sense. Second, building any new fossil fuel projects, or supporting any fossil fuel exploration, is dangerously out of step with a safe climate.
As you know, we’ve been saying these things for a long time. But, to have them come from the…
By Cam Fenton, Canada Team Lead for 350.org
Last week, President Joe Biden signed sweeping executive orders on climate change. As expected, the orders reversed a wide range of Trump-era environmental rollbacks, but they didn’t stop there. In both symbol and substance, Biden’s early climate actions have positioned him to potentially emerge as one of the world’s most ambitious political leaders when it comes to climate change. And, it put Canada in a difficult situation, showing just how wide the gap is between what we need to do and what Justin Trudeau is actually doing.
The good news is that…
By Atiya Jaffar, Senior Digital Specialist for 350 Canada
It’s been nearly impossible to take our eyes off the horrifying political drama unfurling south of the border. But as captivating as it may be, we can’t lose sight of the shocking climate-related stories making the news as well. We’re just 2 weeks into 2021 and, already, we’re seeing record-breaking warming, climate disasters, and unbelievably out-of-touch decisions by our very own political leaders. Luckily, it’s not all bad news. People-powered movements are pushing back and gearing up for some big fights ahead at the cusp of this new decade.
1. Canada greenlights three offshore drilling projects
Yup, while…
