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Thursday, November 26, 2009 - Climate Action News this week
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Countdown to Copenhagen

Less than 2 weeks remain before the critical United Nations Climate Summit in Copenhagen, Denmark!cop15
 
We need a Fair, Ambitious and Binding Deal!
 
We are now entering the home stretch - with only a couple of weeks left to demand that climate change be a priority for our government, and that they reach a fair, ambitious and binding deal in Copenhagen.
 
This newsletter will let you know what you can do, and where you can find all of the information you need during the next three weeks (and beyond!)
 
Also keep an eye on our website: 
www.climateactionetwork.ca for the latest! 



Weekend of Action:  11-14 December

The World Wants a Real Deal!
(and needs YOUR help!)

 Pay your MP a visit to demand real action!
Friday December 11th and Monday December 14th

Visit your MP to demand that Canada support a fair, ambitious and binding global climate agreement in Copenhagen.

-you can find or register an event here-

 Global Day of Action: Candlelight Vigils, Rallies, Marches, and Protests
Saturday December 12th

As talks in Copenhagen reach a critical mid-way point, candlelight vigils and rallies are being held in communities around the world.

-you can find or register an event here - 

Sounds of 350
Sunday December 13th
 
KAIROS - Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives is spearheading Canada's participation in this international event, overseen by the World Council of Churches.  On Sunday, Dec. 13 faith-based groups around the world will ring their bells 350 times, either at 3:00 pm (to be part of a chain of bells rolling around the Earth) or at the end of their service. Help spread the word through your work and personal networks so every church in Canada knows about this historic event.
 

  

Members of Parliament Vote in Favour of More Ambitious Action at the United Nations Climate Summit!

 Canadian parliament has sent an unambiguous message that they do not agree with the current minority federal government's climate change strategy. Parlimentarians voted in favor of a Bloc Quebecois motion on Tuesday for Canada to take a more ambitious position at the Copenhagen Climate Summit.

This result comes less than a week after the release of polling that shows that over 75% of Canadians are embarrassed by the current government's lack of leadership on climate change.
 
For Climate Action Network Canada's full press release see our webpage

Quebec Government Announces most Ambitious Target in Canada

On Tuesday, the Quebec government announced the most ambitious target in the Canada: 20% below 1990 levels. Although this target needs to be even stronger, it is a good example of the Provincial leadership that Canada needs!

See the Equiterre Press Release for more details


Citizens Stage Peaceful Protests to Demand Canada agree to a Fair, Ambitious and Binding Deal in Copenhagen

Citizens for Climate Justice have staged two protests in the last week at Minister of the Environment Jim Prentice's office and Minister of Labour Rona Ambrose's office. 

For complete coverage, information, and to voice your support for the protesters, please visit:


Tar Sands Blow

Watch the video

tarsands

The Polaris Institute has joined with groups across North America to launch a brand new video, Tar Sands Blow, to raise awareness of the impacts of the tar sands before Copenhagen.

http://polarisinstitute.thetarsandsblow.org



Climate Leadership,
Economic Prosperity

The Pembina Institute and the David Suzuki Foundation published "Climate Leadership, Economic Prosperity."

Climate Leadership, Economic Prosperity is the first Canadian study of its kind to show regional impacts on employment and gross domestic product, and the first to comprehensively examine how Canada can meet a greenhouse gas reduction target for 2020 that goes beyond the federal government's target.

Read the full article here : http://www.pembina.org/pub/1909

 

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About CAN Canada
Climate Action Network Canada (CAN Canada) - Rˇseau action climat Canada (RAC Canada) is a nation-wide coalition of 50 environmental, faith, development, aboriginal, health, and youth organizations committed to making action on climate change a reality.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Nov. 27 - All Activism & No Cheer Makes ecoSanity Something Something; more info at ecosanity.org

Nov. 28 - Panel Discussion: Who in Canada is Killing the climate summit?

Dec. 1 - Munk Debate with George Monbiot at U of T.

Dec. 7 - Presentation of tcktcktck petition and Canadian signatures.
 
Dec. 11 -Engage your constituency office - Visit MP offices across the country.

Dec. 12 - International Day of Action.
 
Dec. 13 -Church bells ring 350 times.
 
Dec. 14 -Engage your constituency office - Visit MP offices across the country.

Dec. 18 - Presentation of massive walls that will be set up for signing around the world.
Get Involved 

Become a fan of our facebook page.  Search Climate Action Network Canada from your homescreen and join!

Watch the KYOTOplus PSA.

youtube video

Go to 350.org and join people around the world on the October 24th International Day of Climate Change.