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It’s time for Canada to become a global climate action leader.
With policy-makers representing all levels of government coming together in Paris for the United Nations climate conference, Canada has an unprecedented opportunity to emerge as a front-runner on the road to developing a stronger, cleaner global economy.
To seize this opportunity, leaders like you must work together in the best interests of all Canadians. The policies and technologies needed to solve the climate crisis already exist and are being used across the country.
I urge you to advocate for these five outcomes from Canada in Paris:
1. A responsible plan with clear, ambitious targets to cut carbon emissions.
2. A national price on carbon emissions to accelerate solutions.
3. Investment in green and low-carbon infrastructure like transit and renewable energy.
4. Strong efficiency standards for vehicles and buildings.
5. A fair commitment to support developing nations in pursuing sustainable economies.
As our leaders, you must work together to develop a coordinated plan to ensure Canada builds a national clean economy and that we do our part to support developing nations in strengthening their economies in the most responsible way possible.
As a Canadian, I believe our country has the resources, workforce and leadership to show the world that prosperity doesn’t have to be at the expense of our environment and security.
I ask you and your fellow Canadian delegates at the Paris climate summit to work to support an agreement that will promote healthier communities; a cleaner, more diversified economy and prevent global average temperatures from rising beyond a safe level.
Sincerely
Janet Vickers
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