The ICJ finding is a watershed moment in the fight against climate change that should send shivers down the spine of the fossil fuel industry, while threatening to upend the legality of Prime Minister Mark Carney's major projects agenda.
In plain language, the ruling confirms that under international law, by which Canada is bound, countries are required to take more than voluntary action to address climate change. Major historic polluters like Canada are not just morally bound to cut emissions, but legally required to — or risk charges to compensate communities most harmed.
I love to hear this, and I love what the kiddos in Ontario are doing. I hope more people take steps like that!
Smith and Moe are really going to hate hearing this.
I love to hear this, and I love what the kiddos in Ontario are doing. I hope more people take steps like that!
Smith and Moe are really going to hate hearing this.