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The Council of Canadians is working with locally rooted campaigns to demand just transition legislation that works for people and communities. Nationally, we’re leveraging our collective expertise and energy to win real change at the federal level. Read more.

Federal government silent on Trudeau's promised Just Transition Act

Federal government silent on Trudeau’s promised Just Transition Act

The government's response to our petition for just transition legislation omits any mention of the Just Transition Act that the Trudeau ...
New federal climate proposal based on unicorn technology

New federal climate proposal based on unicorn technology

A new report has revealed that the federal government plans a tax credit in the upcoming federal budget to support Big ...
Headwinds for the Energy Transition

Headwinds for the Energy Transition

After her local MP refused to support a just transition petition, Laura Stewart decided to travel by bike and train ...
2021 Throne Speech fails the climate test

2021 Throne Speech fails the climate test

At a moment when many parts of Canada are on the frontlines of climate disaster, the federal government is still ...
Hundreds urge Trudeau to prioritize Just Transition Act in new Parliament

Hundreds urge Trudeau to prioritize Just Transition Act in new Parliament

For immediate release Organizers deliver ticking “climate clock” to the Prime Minister's Office  350.ORG, COUNCIL OF CANADIANS, GREEN ECONOMY NETWORK, ...
Just transition campaign update: the waves are starting 

Just transition campaign update: the waves are starting 

In the last month together we've made a big splash! ...
A path to get out of Code Red

A path to get out of Code Red

Here’s how moving to a New Green Deal could see governments protect communities and jobs ...
Climate Emergency: Nova Scotia’s Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act

Climate Emergency: Nova Scotia’s Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act

In order for a government to adequately respond to the urgency of the climate emergency, its climate policy must meet ...