Break In Case of Emergency Special election episode: Where is the climate crisis in Canadian party platforms? (w/ Anjali Appadurai, Juan Vargas Alba, Seth Klein & Alex Cool-Fergus)
Apr 11, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Anjali Appadurai, Director of Campaigns at the Climate Emergency Unit, tackles the narrative war around taxation and public spending. Alex Cool-Fergus from Climate Action Network Canada sheds light on party positions regarding climate change, highlighting overlooked issues in the election. Seth Klein discusses the implications of tax cut proposals, while Juan Vargas Alba connects immigration policies to climate challenges. They all emphasize the intersectionality of climate justice and human rights, particularly focusing on Palestinian rights.
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Climate Overlooked
- Climate change is being overlooked in the Canadian federal election, despite its importance.
- Discussions focus on energy and pipelines, with little attention to climate impacts.
Late Platforms
- Parties delay releasing full platforms, hindering informed decision-making.
- Campaigning occurs through news releases, lacking comprehensive climate statements.
Bloc's Climate Report
- The Bloc Québécois commissioned a climate impact report alongside their platform.
- Pierre Poilievre, despite a rally in climate-impacted Okanagan, overlooks the issue.