Email Trudeau: We need a green and just recovery from COVID-19

Youth protest in climate rally in Vancouver.

We know that Trudeau’s government is actively working on the post-pandemic recovery package – what is likely to be the largest investment of taxpayer money any of us will see in our lifetimes.

This investment could fast track the critical transition to a more fair, sustainable economy and enable us to meet our climate commitments. But if Big Oil gets its way, billions would be earmarked for the fossil fuel industry, lining executives pockets and locking us into an economy of the past.

We know that Big Oil will try everything they can to dominate recovery spending. But the health crisis has taught us a valuable lesson - when we act together, we can overcome even the largest of obstacles.

This is urgent. Tell the federal government that you do not want billions and billions of dollars handed over to big polluters that will compromise our environment and accelerate climate change. Instead, demand that they invest in a Green Recovery, capable of shifting Canada towards a stronger, equitable, and more sustainable society.

Will you send an email to key government ministers today?

Your message will go to: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, and The Honourable Steven Guilbeault.

Tell the Canadian government to invest in a green recovery

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Prime Minister

Justin

Trudeau

Liberal Party of Canada

The Honourable

Chrystia

Freeland

Liberal Party of Canada

The Honourable

Jonathan

Wilkinson

Liberal Party of Canada

The Honourable

Steven

Guilbeault

Liberal Party of Canada

Dear Prime Minister Trudeau and Cabinet,

I understand you are currently working on the COVID-19 economic recovery plan. I am writing today to urge you to use this enormous investment of taxpayer dollars as an opportunity to address the other crisis we are facing: climate change. Please consider investing in a green recovery for Canada.

A green recovery for Canada means investing in:

-A just transition to a sustainable low-carbon economy
-The protection and restoration of land, freshwater, and ocean ecosystems along with the wildlife that call these places home
-An end to the use of single-use plastics, and the growth of a circular economy
-The replacement of toxic chemicals used in agricultural, consumer goods and manufacturing with safer alternatives 
-The development of accessible, affordable and healthy communities and transportation networks
-A future that prioritizes social and racial justice, economic equity and well-being, built in partnership with Indigenous Peoples and the communities most exposed to environmental harm

If you are serious about your election promise to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, you would make sure that absolutely no more corporate giveaways to polluters are included in the recovery package, especially to the fossil fuel industry. You would prioritize the electrification of our economy, by investing heavily in community-owned renewable energy projects and making our homes and public buildings energy efficient. You would prove you are here to represent your voters (not corporations) by putting people first – especially Black, Indigenous, and communities of colour who face systemic oppression and violence in our society.  Now is the time to invest in retraining workers (especially those thrown out of work by Big Oil), to build affordable housing with a net-zero carbon footprint, and to keep your promises that every First Nations community will have access to clean water and electricity.

COVID-19 has shown us that the classic argument of ‘it’s too expensive’ to justify inaction on climate is simply an excuse. When a threat is taken seriously, your government can and will find the resources required to address it.

I urge you to listen to the recommendations you are receiving from environmental experts, scientists, and your voters and fund a sustainable recovery from COVID-19.

Sincerely, 
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