BREAKING: Parliament just passed Bill C-12

Details: Published on Sunday, 29 November -0001 16:00; Written by editor

Paov,

Late last night, the House of Commons finally passed Bill C-12.1 This is a big win for people power. Without public pressure, Canada’s new climate accountability law would have been a shell of what was passed yesterday. If you’re one of the thousands who took action to give C-12 real teeth, thank you.

The bill still needs to get through the Senate but, if it does become law, C-12 still won’t be enough to ensure Canada truly tackles the climate emergency. To do that, we need Justin Trudeau to follow through on his 2019 promise to pass a Just Transition Act, ensuring that no one is left behind as we transition quickly off of fossil fuels.

Can you take a moment to call Natural Resources Minister O’Regan and tell him to get moving on the Just Transition Act?

The fact is, without tackling our largest source of emissions, the fossil fuel industry, climate accountability legislation like... C-12 simply won’t deliver for working people or the planet. Canada needs a real plan to phase out oil and gas production at the pace that both science and justice demand.

With talk of an election on the horizon, and people across the country facing down a summer of record-breaking heat2, we know the Liberals will be keen to present themselves as climate leaders. That’s why it’s critical we tell O’Regan that failing to deliver the Just Transition Act is unacceptable. Let’s keep the Minister’s phone ringing all day long. Call O’Regan now.

Thousands of you have already pushed the Trudeau government for answers on their Just Transition Act promise and our pressure is working. In April, O’Regan finally confirmed that his office is working on it and a major oil and gas workers’ union voiced support for the legislation.3

Now it’s up to all of us to push for a clear timeline and a commitment that the Just Transition Act will guarantee a good, unionized job for anyone who wants one. Our one-click call system makes it easy. Take action today, before O’Regan takes off for the summer.

Onwards,

Amara

1. National Observer: Rush is on to pass carbon bill and others, but could stall in Senate

2. CTV: 'Canada Dry': Hot, dry weather expected in throughout Canada this summer as B.C. grapples with heatwave

3. CBC: Union representing energy workers backs stronger emissions cuts — as long as there's a transition plan

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