The Problem
A just transition is a process that ensures that the shift to a sustainable economy is fair, and takes into account the needs and rights of workers and communities who are impacted by the transition. Recognizing that everyone deserves good jobs and good lives in a sustainable economy, a just transition is about supporting those who will be most affected by the shift away from high-emitting industries, such as oil and gas production, by providing them with opportunities for retraining, new employment, and community development. A successful transition also requires addressing social and economic injustices, such as income and job access inequality, and job losses.
By pursuing a just transition, Canada can ensure that our efforts to combat climate change are effective, equitable, and sustainable for all.
*In Canada the Federal government uses the term “Sustainable Jobs” to refer to its work on the just transition.
The Solution
To build a society that is free from carbon pollution and will be resilient to the impacts of climate change, we must involve local communities, workers and Indigenous Peoples right from the start. In Canada, that means opportunities for meaningful careers, ongoing support for communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction, and the full implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. It also means not letting oil companies dictate environmental policy.
Founding Blue Green Canada
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Taking on Canada’s oil lobby
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Ending fossil fuel expansion
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Indigenous rights and climate action
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