Fund our Future! A Rally for Climate-Aligned Finance

Join us in Ottawa on November 29th to tell policy makers we support climate-aligned financial regulation! We need to bring banks, pensions and insurers in line with our climate commitments now and support the transition to a zero-carbon economy.

On Nov 28 and 29th, high-level policy makers are participating in the Sustainable Finance Forum at the Rogers Centre in downtown Ottawa to talk about the future of sustainable finance, including how to mobilize financial institutions to reach net-zero.  

We want to greet them as they arrive on Friday November 29th between 8-8:30 am to show them we support the Climate-Aligned Finance Act and strong regulation of our financial system to align with climate targets.

What's happening? A friendly rally with signs, banners and leaflets to hand out in support of financial regulation

Where and when? Outside the main entrance of the Rogers Centre, November 29th at 8 am

Who should attend? People in Ottawa who care about climate justice! We'd love to see families, youth and kids to represent why we must invest in a green and just future. We'll provide signs and lead the chants -- we just need you to show up. If you're interested in being part of the organizing group, email [email protected]

Why climate-aligned finance? Did you know Canadian banks have invested over $1 trillion in fossil fuels since the Paris Agreement, and our Canada Pension Plan is heavily invested in oil and gas projects? Implementing climate-aligned financial policy would rein in fossil fuel investment by big banks, pensions and insurance companies and make sure our financial system is in line with our climate targets. This is urgent and necessary, because right now, Canada's biggest banks are all among the top fossil fuel funders in the world.

Strong legislation would also force banks and pensions to consider Indigenous rights and respect free, prior and informed consent when making investment decisions. 2024 is on track to be the hottest year on record -- we know we need to make urgent changes now to ensure a safe future for everyone. Shifting investment toward climate solutions and away from oil and gas is an essential first step toward a zero-carbon economy! 

What's the goal? We want our government to see that Canadians are counting on them to act fast and implement strong climate-aligned financial policy! We want to show support for bills that are in progress, like the Climate-Aligned Finance Act.

More questions? Get in touch with Gabrielle at [email protected]

Hope to see you there!