There's growing awareness that Canada's big five banks are funding the climate crisis with their investments in the fossil fuel industry. Victoria grandmother Kathryn Malloy has been working with Gabrielle Wilms, our Banking campaigner, and other parents and grandparents, on issues around banks.
With RBC and other bank AGMs taking place in April, amid growing news of the impact of climate change on our youth, and the narrow window for reducing emissions, it's urgent that we take action now!
This op-ed was truly a group effort, and includes a photo from the Toronto For Our Kids' team's recent action in front of RBC. It also includes a sneak peak at our new banking campaign video. Check it out here!
Check out more on the Banks campaign here.
Read the full National Observer op-ed here.
Such a move would send a clear message that we are seeking a new normal for the sake of the planet’s health and for our kids.
This month, NDP MP Charlie Angus introduced Bill C-372, “An Act respecting fossil fuel advertising” in the House of Commons. This was modelled on the act targeting tobacco advertisements. Reaction was swift and extreme with overblown claims that ordinary citizens would be jailed for sharing positive opinions about oil and gas. Hopefully, common sense will prevail.
While it’s hard to talk about given our economy’s reliance on fossil fuels, we know what’s causing these wildfires and hazy skies. For too long, the oil and gas industry has known about the devastating effects that their emissions would have on the planet and they’ve spent decades working to hide the damage their industry causes from the rest of us.
Read Claire and Miranda's full piece in The Edmonton Journal here.
Parent-led climate action group For Our Kids went to the Ontario Court of Appeal Monday to support youth suing the province over alleged climate inaction.
The lawsuit claims Ontario's plan to curb greenhouse gas emissions is in contravention with Canada’s Paris Agreement commitments to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius — which Ontario pledged to uphold — and constitutes a breach of the Charter rights of the province’s youth, who will suffer the most from climate change.
"Parents will do anything to protect their children," said Whyte. "We'll always show up in that fight."