October 2026
Youth climate plaintiffs need us -- here's how to support them
Youth climate plaintiffs need us -- here's how to support them
Image courtesy of Our Children's Trust
On October 26, 15 young Canadians will gather in Vancouver to take the federal government to trial over climate change. This is the first youth-led federal climate case in Canada to reach full trial.
In La Rose v. His Majesty the King, the youth plaintiffs argue that the federal government’s actions contribute to dangerous climate change, in violation of their constitutional rights. They first filed their case in 2019. After seven years of persistence and legal challenges, they will finally have their day in court.
We're inviting everyone in the For Our Kids network to cheer them on!
In-person solidarity actions
If you're in Vancouver, join us on Monday October 26th, the first day of the trial.
- 8:30am - 9:30am | Cheer on the plaintiffs: Gather outside the Federal Court at the Pacific Centre (701 West Georgia Street, Vancouver) to show your support as the youth plaintiffs prepare to head into court.
- 9:30am - 4:30pm | Trial viewing session: Come to the Vancouver Art Gallery (4th-floor pavilion, 750 Hornby Street) to follow the first day of proceedings together. Feel free to drop in whenever works for you.
- 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Youth v. Canada Climate Rally: Gather outside the Vancouver Art Gallery for an evening of solidarity, speakers, and performances. Register here.
Virtual solidarity actions
- Add your name and message of solidarity to the virtual Wall of Support.
- Register to watch the trial via livestream.
- Use Our Children's Trust virtual toolkit to spread the word about the trial to your social feeds.
- Sign up for trial updates.
Lots more information is available at Our Children's Trust Trial Headquarters.
Thanks for helping to show these brave young people that parents, grandparents, and caregivers from coast to coast are rooting for them!
