Parents from FOK Toronto support the seven youth at Ontario's Court of Appeal, challenging the Ontario government's weakened emissions reduction targets. At left is Counsel Meaghan Daniel, representing FOK Toronto as intervenors at the hearing.
As Brianne Whyte, mother, teacher and organizer with For Our Kids Toronto explains: “parents want to join this lawsuit because the science is clear – the world must act immediately to prevent further dangerous warming and every jurisdiction, including Ontario, must play its part. Young people will experience disproportionate physical, social and psychological harms from the climate crisis, and the Ontario government has a legal responsibility to protect our kids; both their Charter rights and their lives”.
In 2018, the Ontario government replaced relatively strong targets with a single, significantly weaker 2030 target that would allow dangerous levels of emissions to continue over the next decade. In response, seven courageous young people - Sophia, Zoe, Shaelyn, Alex, Shelby, Madi, and Beze - began a legal challenge of the Ontario government’s decision.
“The parents of the For Our Kids network will not let children and young people face the climate crisis alone. Our intervention in this case is one of the important ways parents are getting involved in this crucial moment in history'' says Natalie Caine, program coordinator with For Our Kids.
For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact:
Brianne Whyte - For Our Kids Toronto
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.forourkids.ca/toronto
Natalie Caine - For Our Kids
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.forourkids.ca
For legal inquiries on the motion to leave to intervene:
Meaghan Daniel - Barrister & Solicitor
www.meaghandaniel.com
A PDF version of this press release is available to download here
More information about this case
Background on the filing of Mathur et. al.
Case summary
About For Our Kids
For Our Kids is a parent-led network of volunteers, driven to take climate action for our kids, grandkids, and future generations.
Founded and led by parents, For Our Kids teams and members across Canada collectively advocate for local, regional and national action on the climate emergency. The network welcomes all parents and families with a passion for creating a better world and a belief that climate action is one of the most important things we can do for our kids.