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.
Ensuring a just future for workers and communities
Ensuring a just future for workers and communities
A sustainable economy must not leave workers and communities in the oil and gas sector behind, but create a better future for everyone. Here’s how.
Reducing climate pollution across Canada
Reducing climate pollution across Canada
Carbon pricing. Ending methane leaks. Clean transportation. The solutions to climate change are known and available - we just have to act.
Climate action in Ontario
Climate action in Ontario
Ontario has the second highest greenhouse gas emissions in Canada. The Province must reduce its emissions to help Canada reach its climate targets, but is not doing its fair share.
Ending Fossil Fuel Subsidies
Ending Fossil Fuel Subsidies
It’s been called the “dumbest policy in the world” - yet Canada keeps increasing the amount of public money we give to oil and gas producers.
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
Statement from Keith Brooks, Programs Director, on Canada’s oil companies reporting $12 billion in Q2 profits
The End of the Greenbelt? How doing what York Region demands would mark its end
Canadian regulator tip-toes into the climate regulation pool but needs to actually go for a swim
Statement from Julia Levin, National Climate Program Manager, on Export Development Canada’s New Climate Targets
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