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ClimateActionNetwork @canclimateaction.bsky.social · 6d

CAN condemns the illegal Israeli aggression against the #GlobalSumudFlotilla and its activists.

International law is clear. Israel is in violation.

We call for the immediate and safe release of those illegally abducted by Israel.

Full statement: climatenetwork.org/2025/10/02/c...

#FreePalestine

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freegrassy.bsky.social @freegrassy.bsky.social · 8d

On Truth & Reconciliation Day, we must act on ongoing harms.

Grassy Narrows still suffers from mercury contamination after 60 + years.

Sign the petition for Mercury Justice

you.leadnow.ca/petitions/me...

#FreeGrassy #GrassyNarrows

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Climate Action Network Canada @canrac.bsky.social · 8d

🚨 We are calling for bold, meaningful financial reforms to safeguard global financial stability and avoid the risk of future systemic collapse.

🔗 Read the full statement: www.tragedyofthehorizon.org

Tragedy of the Horizon

Today marks ten years since then-Governor of the Bank of England Mark Carney delivered his landmark “Tragedy of the Horizon” speech at Lloyd’s of London. Its premise was clear and sobering: climate ch...

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Climate Action Network Canada @canrac.bsky.social · 8d

Today, to mark its 10th anniversary, we join 54 leading #climatefinance institutions from across #Canada, Australia, the UK, US, EU, Asia, & South America in urging central banks and governments to reflect on the lessons of the past decade.

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Climate Action Network Canada @canrac.bsky.social · 8d

10 years ago, Mark Carney called for government leaders to work towards curbing carbon emissions & transition to a lower-carbon economy. 💡

Now as Canada’s Prime Minister, he must respond to his own call & step up Canada’s ambitions to curb carbon emissions & break the #TragedyoftheHorizon. ✊

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Climate Action Network Canada @canrac.bsky.social · 8d

A decade ago, then-Governor of the Bank of England, @mark-carney.bsky.social, delivered his landmark speech calling #climatechange the "Tragedy of the Horizon" — reminding leaders that inaction today means paying a greater amount for the reaction required tomorrow.

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David Suzuki Foundation @davidsuzukifdn.bsky.social · 13d

17 allied groups are meeting 24+ MPs in Ottawa to urge federal action on a renewable east-west power grid—cleaner air, lowering bills, saving billions in healthcare & supporting rights. ⚡ climatecaucus.bsky.social @stephenjwt.bsky.social @cape-acme.bsky.social @yoursacredearth.bsky.social

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David Suzuki Foundation @davidsuzukifdn.bsky.social · 13d

Swipe through to meet the powerful voices of our first-ever Suzuki Sessions 🌍✨ Happening Mon, Sept 29 | 3–4:30PM PDT. Don’t miss it! #SuzukiSessions #ClimateJustice #IndigenousRights Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 14d

⚡Big News ⚡ Today, the #ElbowsUpforClimate campaign released information that a staggering 1 in 4 Canadians faced climate impacts this summer alone.

We agree that now is the time for nation-building — and that means investing in projects that support our country in the short and long term.

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Climate Action Network Canada @canrac.bsky.social · 14d

Aujourd’hui, au Sommet sur le climat, Mark Carney brille par son absence alors que de nombreux alliés du Canada réaffirmeront leur engagement pour l’action climatique.

Alors que l’incohérence de l’approche de ce gouvernement envers le climat sème le doute, le Canada doit choisir son camp.

L’absence du Canada au sommet de haut niveau sur le climat sème la confusion et le doute - Climate Action Network Canada (CAN-Rac)

Le retrait de dernière minute du premier ministre Carney du Sommet sur le climat d’aujourd’hui, organisé par le secrétaire général des Nations Unies, est embarrassant.

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Climate Action Network Canada @canrac.bsky.social · 14d

At the UN Climate Summit today, many of Canada's allies will reaffirm & strengthen their commitment to climate action—but PM Carney will be notably absent.

Amid increasing uncertainty over this government's climate approach, we need to know: is Canada in, or out?

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Canada’s absence from UN high-level climate summit sows confusion and uncertainty - Climate Action Network Canada (CAN-Rac)

Prime Minister Carney’s last-minute withdrawal from the United Nations Secretary-General’s Climate Summit today sends an embarrassing signal.

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Oil Change International @oilchange.bsky.social · 16d

🚨New research🚨Rich countries can unlock $6.6 trillion for climate action by ending fossil fuels handouts, making polluters pay, defunding wars, taxing the super rich. There’s no shortage of $$ for action. It’s just in the wrong hands.
#FixtheFinance

➡️ Read more: oilchange.org/we-can-pay-for-it/

We Can Pay For It - Oil Change International

We Can Pay for It factsheet shows rich counties can unlock $6.6 trillion for climate action

oilchange.org

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Climate Action Network Canada @canrac.bsky.social · 15d

@350canada.bsky.social @wbwcanada.bsky.social @greenpeaceca.bsky.social @seniorsforclimate.bsky.social @yoursacredearth.bsky.social @forourkidscanada.bsky.social @realityclimatique.bsky.social @climateunit.bsky.social @musicdeclarescan.bsky.social

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Climate Action Network Canada @canrac.bsky.social · 15d

🤝 Invest in Families & Community
🌿 Respect Indigenous Rights
🦋 Migrant Justice Now
🍉 Unite for Peace
💡 Act on Climate

Music by Cee Reality ✨

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Climate Action Network Canada @canrac.bsky.social · 15d

Communities from coast-to-coast mobilised for an unprecedented and historic coming together of 350+ climate justice, migrant justice, Indigenous justice, labour rights, anti-war, & Palestine solidarity groups, to demand that the Canadian government prioritize our communities over billionaires.

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Climate Action Network Canada @canrac.bsky.social · 15d

Tens of thousands in 70+ communities across Canada took to the streets in an unprecedented & historic cross-movement mobilisation to #DrawtheLine and demand Mark Carney & the federal government pick a side: injustice, violence, and climate destruction — or a just and safe future for all of us.✊

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David Suzuki Foundation @davidsuzukifdn.bsky.social · 15d

📢 Happening now in Ottawa: We're calling on the federal government to build an east-west electricity grid powered by renewables — one that upholds Indigenous rights, boosts energy security, and connects every province and territory. ⚡🌿

Watch live ⬇️
#RenewablePowerForAll #CleanEnergy #PowerTheFuture

Coalition Calls on Government to Build East-West Power Grid

At a news conference in Ottawa, an alliance of organizations call on the federal government to build an east-west electricity grid powered by renewable energy. Speaking with reporters are Stephen Tho...

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Canadian Climate Institute @climateinstitute.bsky.social · 20d

NOUVEAU : Nos dernières estimations préliminaires des émissions nationales sont sorties : le progrès a stagné en 2024.

La cible de 2030 maintenant hors d’atteinte, il est capital de réformer les politiques des gouvernements fédéral et provinciaux. ⬇️
institutclimatique.ca/news/estimat...

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Canadian Climate Institute @climateinstitute.bsky.social · 20d

NEW: Our early estimate of Canada’s national emissions is out and shows progress stalled in 2024.

The country’s 2030 targets are now out of reach, emphasizing the need for a coordinated policy reset with the federal and provincial governments. ⬇️
climateinstitute.ca/news/2024-em...

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Climate Action Network Canada @canrac.bsky.social · 26d

Pour transformer l’économie canadienne, nous avons besoin de la participation de tout le monde, de la société civile aux travailleur⸱euses et des communautés locales et autochtones.

Nous devons construire ensemble les bons projets, de la bonne façon. Plus par @carobrouillette.bsky.social 👇

L’annonce des premiers projets d’intérêt national de Mark Carney manque d’ambition pour bâtir le futur du Canada : Déclaration de Caroline Brouillette - Climate Action Network Canada (CAN-Rac)

Le gouvernement Carney a présenté les premiers projets considérés d’« intérêt national » à être approuvés et accélérés, mais manque d'ambition pour bâtir l'avenir sécuritaire et prospère du Canada.

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Climate Action Network Canada @canrac.bsky.social · 26d

To transform Canada’s economy, we need an all-hands-on-deck approach and meaningful engagement with civil society, workers, local & Indigenous communities.

How we build things matters. Together, we must build the right things, the right way.

More from @carobrouillette.bsky.social 👇

Prime Minister Mark Carney's first go at nation-building projects lacks the ambition needed to bring Canada into the future: Statement from Caroline Brouillette - Climate Action Network Canada (CAN-Ra...

The Carney government's first projects “of national interest” to be approved and fast-tracked lack the ambition needed for a safe future.

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350 Canada @350canada.bsky.social · 26d

On Sept 20, communities across Canada will #DrawTheLine Against Carney’s billionaire-backed agenda of cuts, war, and climate chaos. Read the media release on this historic mobilization here 👇

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Canada | Draw the Line - For people, for peace, for the planet

We refuse to stand by while the government and Canada’s richest corporations hoard wealth, gut our public services, fuel climate collapse, attack migrants, exploit Indigenous lands, and prop up a geno...

drawtheline.world

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Climate Action Network Canada @canrac.bsky.social · 28d

S'il veut assurer la compétitivité et la prospérité de ses travailleur⸱euses et industries dans des marchés qui évoluent vers les technologies du futur, le Canada doit miser sur ses politiques climatiques. 🌎

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Réponse aux nouvelles mesures de la stratégie industrielle de Mark Carney et à ses récents commentaires sur les objectifs climatiques du Canada : Déclaration de Caroline Brouillette - Climate Action N...

Caroline Brouillette alerte que démanteler les politiques climatiques pour assurer la compétitivité du marché canadien est une erreur stratégique.

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Climate Action Network Canada @canrac.bsky.social · 28d

For Canadian workers and industries to stay competitive & thrive in markets that are shifting to the technologies of the future, Canada must build on existing climate policy. 🌱
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Response to PM Carney’s new industrial strategy measures and recent comments on climate targets: Statement from Caroline Brouillette - Climate Action Network Canada (CAN-Rac)

Caroline Brouillette warns that dismantling climate policy is a mistaken approach to ensuring Canada’s economic competitiveness.

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Ecojustice @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social · Sep 4

The new Building Canada Act (in Bill C-5) gives Cabinet power to fast-track projects they designate as serving the “national interest”.

Now, Cabinet will decide the criteria that a project must meet to be deemed in the "national interest".

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