Riyana Karim-Hajiani Riyana Karim-Hajiani is a third-year undergraduate student of McGill University’s Department of Political Science where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Honours Arts. Riyana has joined the Climate Reality Project as the Community Climate Hub Research intern. She is heavily engaged in journalism where she advocates for social, political, and legal justice. She has always been passionate about the law and intends to tackle law school following her undergraduat

By Shahana In her day job, Lisa Kohler has the honour to work alongside young leaders propelling climate action. As the Regional Organizer for GTA West, Lisa has the incredible experience to be part of a large Canadian team of dynamic professionals dedicated, and driven to support a future that these young leaders seek. For her blog contribution Kohler felt compelled to share a story from Shahana. Shahana submitted this post as part of a local campaign called the HCC Reads.

By Joy Kwak Jennifer McKelvie is the City Councillor for Ward 25, Scarborough – Rouge Park, City of Toronto. A Scarborough – Rouge Park resident for 15 years, she is a graduate of the University of Toronto Scarborough ( B.Sc . Environmental Science) and is a Geoscientist. Her graduate (Ph.D. 2006) and postgraduate research was supported by numerous provincial, national and international awards. Prior to becoming Councillor, she managed industrial-academic partnerships and env

By Julie Johnson, Climate Reality Leader Trained in 2015 Julie Johnson is a mom, educator and writer, trained as a Climate Reality Leader in Toronto in 2015. She is the co-creator/facilitator of a youth empowerment program for grades 3-8 centred on the UN Global Goals. Her climate activism comedy novel, Hill of Greens , is available on Amazon, Apple, Kobo, and Barnes and Noble. She lives in Oro Medonte, Ontario, and is actively involved in local social and climate justice ini

Montreal, June 18th, 2020 - An article published this morning in La Presse reveals that the Quebec government's "green" plan will miss its own reduction target of 37.5% by 2030, a target that remains below the requirements set by science. Several environmental and social groups are joining together to express their concern and demand a green, just, credible and rigorous economic action plan that is up to the climate challenge. According to the groups, the Legault government h