THE PROBLEM
Without urgent action, Canada will experience climate change twice as fast as other parts of the world. Yet Canada has missed every climate target we’ve ever set, and is still approving new fossil fuel projects that will lock us in to future greenhouse gas emissions.
The Solution
By pushing for strong climate change action and accountability, we’re helping build a healthier future for everyone. Through our programs, we’re working to build more sustainable communities, challenging the power of the fossil fuel industry and ensuring Canada does our fair share to fix this global crisis.
Clean Transportation
Clean Transportation
To reduce transportation emissions, Canada should make electric vehicles affordable and accessible and invest in clean transportation solutions like public transit and cycling.
Aligning Finance with Climate Action
Aligning Finance with Climate Action
Redirecting the financial sector is key for Canada to succeed on climate action. Together we can protect the climate and the economy by cleaning up Canada’s Finance.
Ontario is Keeping You Hooked On Gas
Ontario is Keeping You Hooked On Gas
The Ontario government should support the transition to more sustainable and affordable energy solutions instead of keeping us reliant on gas.
Stop subsidizing the oil and gas industry
Stop subsidizing the oil and gas industry
Click here to see our running list of Canada’s subsidies to the fossil fuel industry
Put a limit on oil and gas pollution
Put a limit on oil and gas pollution
The oil and gas industry needs to clean up its act. An emissions cap to limit the industry’s pollution is an important start.
Hold Canada's Climate Villains accountable
Hold Canada's Climate Villains accountable
The fossil fuel industry's practices continue to exacerbate climate crisis. Big Oil has known this for decades yet continued to expand and finance climate-wrecking fossil fuels, block climate action, and spread disinformation.
Ensuring a Just Transition for Workers and Communities
Ensuring a Just Transition for Workers and Communities
A sustainable economy must not leave workers and communities behind but create a better future
Phasing Out "Natural" Gas in Ontario
Phasing Out "Natural" Gas in Ontario
Ontario needs to phase out, not ramp up the use of fossil gas to generate electricity. And it’s possible if Ontario invests in clean solutions like solar and wind, along with battery storage which allows the energy to be used when needed.
What you can do
Big problems require big solutions, and all of us can help make the changes we want to see. By signing petitions and attending events, you can make your voice heard and help to affect change.
Latest News
Government’s New Climate Target Cements Canada’s Position as a Global Laggard
New Poll: More than Half of Canadians Support Government Action to Phase Out Fossil Fuels and Prioritize Renewable Energy
Government’s refusal to assess giant coal mine for environmental effects means expansion will move ahead
COP29 concludes with an insufficient climate finance deal
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