By Joy Kwak Grassroots activism has defied countless odds and ensured numerous environmental victories over the years. The unique strength and resilience of grassroots activism is highlighted throughout the film “Water Warriors”, a documentary which describes the monumental standoff between New Brunswickers and SWN in 2010. The documentary opens with the sound of water and a single line: “nothing in this world can live without water.” That sentiment, which pushed hundreds and

By Dean Evangeliou “We sustain ourselves off the land, so if there are issues such as declining populations of caribou, moose and what have you, we’re certainly the first to know and also be affected by issues of climate change,” - says Jarret Quock , a Tahltan First Nation man, describing the specific impacts climate change has on his livelihood. His story is common among First Nation, Métis and Inuit people all across Turtle Island [1] . Indigenous lives, culture and tradit

As governments prepare recovery plans amidst the COVID-19 crisis, an informal alliance of over 150 civil society groups, representing collective memberships of millions in Canada, are demanding these plans move us toward a more equitable and sustainable future, with the release, today, of six Principles for a Just Recovery. United in support of the Principles, endorsing organizations span sectors and communities across the country, including the Canadian Labour Congress, Indi

By Sofia Vedechkina This Wednesday, April 22nd marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. At The Climate Reality Project Canada, we’re extremely inspired when we think of the successes the world has had thanks to fifty years of climate action–we have achieved a lot in the last half-century by bringing environmental concerns to the political table and defending values that are dear to us, such as conservation, diversity, and equity. Our Founder and Chairman, Al Gore, once said:

By Émilie Campbell-Renaud, Community Engagement and Program Development Manager Dear Climate Reality Leaders, Let us begin by expressing our deep, collective gratitude for all the courageous workers who are out there ensuring that everyone’s basic needs are met. This includes health and public safety workers, grocery store staff, truck drivers, restaurant, aviation, and warehouse workers, farmers, janitors, and sanitation workers. We are grateful to all the generous and helpf