I will hold the Canadian Government responsible for their failure to take action to stop climate change. If the government continues to dismiss its residents, I will come to the G20 meeting in June or participate in demonstrations in my community. I will make it clear to the world that people in Canada care about climate change and won’t accept inaction any further.
I will do my part to ensure that Ottawa commits to:
1. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions 25%-40% below 1990 levels by 2020; and 80%-95% below 1990 levels by 2050;
2. Stop subsidies to dirty fossil fuel industries within five years, ensure a just transition for workers in these industries, and
3. Implement an aggressive strategy to create good, green jobs;
4. Allocate targeted funding to address the impact of climate change to developing countries and displaced migrants, and Canada’s northern, rural, indigenous communities and low-income peoples;
5. Sign the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and respect principles of Free, Prior and Informed Consent for indigenous and impacted communities so they can participate effectively at all levels of decision-making to address climate change.
Sign the Pledge!