Immigration, Climate, and Political Responsibility

In this episode of Break in Case of Emergency, host Erin Blondeau is joined by Anjali Appadurai, Juan Vargas Alba, Seth Klein and Alex Cool-Fergus of Climate Action Network Canada to discuss party platforms and climate policy leading up to the federal election.

This round-table style podcast episode explores the lack of attention to climate issues in party platforms, the implications of tax cuts as a response to economic challenges, and the critical need to address immigration policies in the context of climate change.

The conversation also highlights the importance of advocating for Palestinian rights as part of a broader climate justice framework, emphasizing the interconnectedness of these issues in the political discourse leading up to the election.

This episode aired on April 11 2025

Credits:

Produced by Doug Hamilton-Evans and Erin Blondeau. Hosted by Erin Blondeau with guests from the Climate Emergency Unit, Juan Vargas Alba, Seth Klein and Anjali Appadurai. With special guest Alex Cool-Fergus. Music by Anjali Appadurai. Audio editing by Blue Light Studios. Artwork by Geoff Smith.

Chapters:

• 00:00 - Introduction to the Climate Crisis and Election Context
• 01:23 - Party Stances on Climate Change
• 07:10 - Tax Cuts and Economic Policies
• 14:31 - Immigration and Climate Intersections
• 26:58 - Palestinian Rights and Climate Justice