Talking climate this election? We are.
Canada heads to the polls in a few weeks, and whether you’re someone who talks politics all the time or someone who avoids it at family dinners, one thing is abundantly clear: the stakes have never been higher when it comes to climate action.
With our country (and planet) facing unprecedented challenges from wildfires, biodiversity loss and environmental degradation, the decisions made at the ballot box will have lasting impacts on the health of our communities and our natural world.
A recent survey by David Suzuki Foundation revealed that 67 per cent of Canadians believe the next government must prioritize climate action and the protection of nature, and 65 per cent agree that investment should shift toward renewable energy rather than fossil fuels.
It’s clear that Canadians want a government that takes climate change seriously. That’s where you come in.
This April 28, 2025, it’s time to channel that energy and concern into meaningful action. This is our moment to ensure that leaders know what matters most to us and that climate action is front and center in the conversation.
No matter how much time you have, here are five ways to get involved in the lead-up to election day:
- Check your registration: Take a few minutes to visit Elections Canada and confirm that you’re registered to vote. Additionally, take advantage of their Voter Information Service for more information on the candidates running in your electoral district.
- Talk to people around you: Conversations with friends and coworkers go a long way. You don’t have to convince everyone. Just share what you care about!
- Use your platforms: In today’s digital world, your voice can travel far beyond your immediate community. A simple post, reel or message can spark someone else’s curiosity or remind them to vote.
- Ask candidates better questions: This doesn’t mean you have to know every detail of every platform. It means talking about the stuff that matters to you (ex: a livable future, affordable energy, safe communities, clean air and water, etc.) and asking your candidates where they stand. When you hear them talk, ask: “How does this help us build a more climate-safe, fair and healthy future?”.
- Consult a resource or two:
- Check out tools and engagement campaigns from the Democratic Engagement Exchange here.
- See the Mobilization Toolkit from VireauVert (available in French only) here.
- Explore resources from Apathy is Boring, including a link to their Election FAQs and details on how to attend a training session here.
- Read Climate Action Network Canada's (CAN-Rac) 2025 election priorities here.
- Register to attend Simon Fraser University's (SFU) webinar, "Canada’s Election and the Trump Effect: Prioritizing Climate Change in News," on April 16 here.
- Read an SFU report exploring climate coverage during elections (and practical recommendations for strengthening climate reporting here) here.
- Read the Halifax Examiner's article, "Canada’s 2025 federal election: where have all the climate issues gone?", here.
- Check out My Climate Plan's Voters Impact campaign to defend Canada’s people, economy and nature here.
We’re not going to sugarcoat it; tackling the climate crisis is hard, messy work. But change only happens when people show up and make themselves heard.
You don’t need to do it all. Just do what you can, with what you’ve got, where you are.
We'll be right here with you.