For Our Kids

It was great to see this full-page ad in today's Hill Times, courtesy of @CAPE_ACME and @ForOurKidsCAN. Tackling methane pollution fights climate change while protecting the health of people across Canada. It's time for cabinet to get the job done!

🎉 STUDENT WIN! 🎉 University of British Columbia Okanagan votes to strengthen environmental commitments and empower students. Students at UBCO passed three resolutions related to banks and divestment at their AGM this week: 🧵

We need strong #methane pollution regulations to keep the air clean for our kids. Over 440 parents, educators, & supporters with @ForOurKidsCAN shared this message with @s_guilbeault at #COP29 this week. Huge thanks to @jvipondmd and @latemper for presenting our letter!

Join the Ontario Electric School Bus Alliance (OESBA) and help make a difference for our kids! No experience needed! Just your passion and drive. Apply now: Link in Bio forms.gle/T8SkmUMfdYSLh7… Let's create a brighter future together! #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction

"Imagine if $3 billion were invested in projects that improve air quality, reduce healthcare costs and lessen the economic burden on communities impacted by high pollution levels." via @Pembina pembina.org/blog/rethinkin…

Thrilled to have the #EmissionsCap 🧢draft regulations announced, but we need them implemented ASAP. Stay tuned to see how you can help the For Our Kids push for an #EmissionsCap now! Meanwhile, check out analysis from our friends at @CANRacCanada climateactionnetwork.ca/canadas-move-t…

We need folks in BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan to sign and share. Protect what we love: End methane flaring near #schools and #daycares. cc @BCTFdivestNow @bctf @albertateachers @SaskTeachersFed @schill_dawg @STFPresident #children #health

BREAKING NEWS: The federal government has just released the first draft of Canada’s long-awaited emissions cap policy! Will you send a quick email to thank them for releasing this draft, and urge them to make it law without delay? action.leadnow.ca/letters/emcap-…

Ontario’s Appeal Court has ruled seven youth have a case against the Doug Ford government over its “inadequate” emissions reduction target. @fatimabsyed spoke to their lawyer thenarwhal.ca/ontario-youth-…

👻 BOO! There’s something sinister lurking in your community… un-natural gas! ☠️ The Gas industry is greenwashing its product to put the “trick” in trick-or-treat this spooky season – but these #MonsterMisconceptions are far from #TheFrackingTruth. 🔗 thefrackingtruth.ca

Across BC, AB and SK, #Methane  from oil and gas flares, vents, and leaks into the air - often within 1km of schools and daycares. Tell @s_guilbeault, @markhollandlib, and your local MP to protect what we love and take action on methane pollution! forourkids.ca/methane_actions

👏 Amazing news! 👏We applaud these brave young people standing up for their future!

Children between the ages of 6-12 need emotional support around climate change. Leslie Davenport's new book, "What to do When Climate Change Scares You" provides strategies for clinicians, #teachers, #parents, and those working with school-age children. @albertateachers #abed

This is absolutely tremendous news that is making international headlines. We are so inspired by the power of youth-led climate action!

I am the Chief of Grassy Narrows. Doug Ford’s silence in the face of our struggles is deafening thestar.com/opinion/contri… via @torontostar #FreeGrassy #GrassyNarrows #RiverRun2024

Many incredible actions happening across Canada tomorrow for #NationalSeniorsDay - check out this one in Calgary! cc @Claire_Kraatz calgaryclimatehub.ca/seniors_day_20…

Full op-ed available in @edmontonjournal edmontonjournal.com/opinion/column…

Great to see excerpt from "Ending deceptive oil and gas ads is a critical step for a livable future," powerful op-ed by @Claire_Kraatz and Miranda Keller of #ForOurKidsAB, published in @albertaviews

Are you a parent who is concerned about the accelerating #climatecrisis? Please join me in signing this letter to world leaders. @ForOurKidsCAN #parents #parentpower #ProtectWhatWeLove #love #nature #Earth

Full op-ed available in @edmontonjournal edmontonjournal.com/opinion/column…