Frequently Asked Questions

Why are you doing this now?

Justin Trudeau and his cabinet are expected to make their decision on Teck at the end of February. We’ve heard that they could go either way. That means we only have a few weeks to make it clear, all across Canada, the stakes of this decision. And, we know that Trudeau and his cabinet will be in their ridings the week of February 10-14th.

What are the climate impacts of Teck Frontier?

If built, the Teck Frontier Mine would be the largest tar sands expansion project ever built. It will release more than 150 million tonnes of CO₂ over its lifespan which is expected to extend past 2060. That’s more than 6 million tonnes of CO₂ a year — roughly the same as nearly 1.5 million new cars a year on Canada’s roads. We can’t afford Teck Frontier in the midst of a climate emergency. 

Trudeau and his cabinet need to remember that it’s their children and grandchildren who are going to have to fix their climate mistakes. The world won’t forgive them for approving the Teck Frontier Mine.

Why 2050?

First, 2050 is the year the world’s best scientists have told us we need to reach zero emissions to avert the most severe climate impacts. Second, it’s the year Justin Trudeau has promised to bring Canada to zero emissions. Third, it’s still more than a decade from the end of this mine’s lifespan. Add all that up and it’s clear that if Justin Trudeau and his cabinet approve this mine today, they’ll regret it in 2050— and, most likely, much sooner.

Why should Trudeau and his Ministers think about the future when they make this decision?

They should be thinking about their kids and their grandkids. They should be thinking about the wildfires in Australia and asking themselves, do I want to see more of this? Do I want to displace more people, destroy more lands and lives? The answer should be no to those questions. 

What else can I do? 

Putting up these posters all over the country is step #1 and priority #1. You can keep postering and calling Trudeau and his cabinet until the decision comes down, but we’ll also be in touch with more ways we’re turning up the heat.