Day of Action: March 12, 2022
Thousands of people in 50 communities from Victoria to Winnipeg to Lunenburg used art and theatre to bring our collective vision for a Just Transition to life. Now, let’s make sure that the Federal Ministers responsible for delivering a Just Transition get the message — and get to work.
On March 12th 2022, 50 communities across the country brought forward our collective vision for a Just Transition to a green economy. From the Maritimes to the prairies to the West Coast, and all the points in between, thousands of people used theatre and art to send a big message. Together, we staged ribbon cutting ceremonies for the “Ministry of Just Transition,” held press conferences from the future, and organized imaginative green jobs fairs to show politicians, the media, and our own communities, what’s possible if our political leaders invested in a bold, ambitious Just Transition plan.
Our pressure is working. The day before our powerful actions, Trudeau’s Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson announced the next round of consultations on a Just Transition and job creation. This news demonstrated that we are successfully pushing the government to make progress toward a Just Transition. The bad news is that they still don’t have legislation or a clear plan to pass it. Let’s make sure the Trudeau government knows that we won’t back down until there is urgent and immediate action for a Just Transition.
Feds announce next step as Canadians prepare to rally for a just transition
–National Observer
Unfulfilled climate change promise from PM Trudeau prompts upcoming Penticton protest
– Summerland Review
Edmontonians rally to demand Parliament pass Just Transition Act on climate change
–Edmonton Journal
Winnipeggers rally to call for just transition from reliance on fossil fuels
–CBC News
Rallies push for more action on climate change, just transition to green energy
–CTV News
Advocating for ‘just’ clean energy transition at MP offices in Cumberland, Colchester
– Saltwire
B.C. climate activists pitch vision for ‘Just Transition’ from fossil fuels
–Castlegar News
Rallies push for more action on climate change, just transition to green energy
–CTV News
B.C. climate activists pitch vision for ‘Just Transition’ from fossil fuels
–Castlegar News
Day of Action rally for transition to Green Economy set for March 12 in East Lynn Park
–Beach Metro Community News
National Day of Action demonstrators petition government to address climate emergency
–Pembina Valley Online
It’s been years since Trudeau promised a Just Transition Act, but we’ve seen no serious progress. Our climate and communities can’t wait any longer. It's time for politicians to take notice and act. We need a bold and ambitious action plan that's in line with the urgency of the climate crisis, creates millions of good, green jobs, and supports our communities as we rapidly shift to a green economy.
Sign the petition to demand a Just Transition Act before the end of the year.
Dear Ministers Jonathan Wilkinson, Seamus O'Regan and Carla Qualtrough, deliver a Just Transition Act before the end of 2022!
It’s been years since your government promised a Just Transition Act to support workers and communities with the shift to a green economy. But, so far, we’ve barely seen any progress.
As the Federal Ministers responsible for a Just Transition Act, you have the power to advance this bold vision to get Canada off of fossil fuels. And, you have the ability to make sure Parliament gets this critical legislation right.
We need a bold and ambitious plan to act that's in line with the urgency of the climate crisis, creates millions of good, green jobs, and supports our communities as we rapidly shift to a green economy.
We’re counting on you to pass the Just Transition Act NOW.
The latest IPCC report couldn't have been clearer: the world has a small window to shift off fossil fuels as fast as possible to avoid catastrophe.
That is why we are calling on your government to listen to the people and the science, and legislate a Just Transition Act before the year is out. We can’t afford to wait any longer.
Getting the Just Transition Act right could mean the difference between putting Canada on the right track when it comes to meeting the climate crisis, or continuing down the dangerous path we’re currently on. Together, we have the power to make sure our government meets this moment and leaves no one behind.