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A new poll commissioned by Greenpeace Canada has revealed that 62% of Canadians believe “now is the right time” for the federal government to address long-standing problems like inequality, climate change and racism.
All of this could be kick-started by investing in and implementing a green and just recovery from COVID-19 — and our elected representatives know it. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has said herself that the recovery from the pandemic must be equitable and green, and the speech from the throne was overflowing with promises to protect society’s most vulnerable, while addressing climate change.
But despite the many promises, the same poll shows most Canadians are not confident that Justin Trudeau’s government will deliver on the plans and priorities laid out last month. We’re here to make sure they follow through – but we need your help, and your voice.
We’re here to tell them oil is over: the same year that the Teck Frontier mine project was cancelled thanks to people power (remember it’s the actual investors that pulled the plug), our poll shows two-thirds of Canadians want the federal recovery to prioritize renewables over fossil fuels. At the same time, 87% of Canadians want the government to invest in jobs that protect nature and the environment.
We’re here to tell them that it’s time to even the playing field with a wealth tax: COVID-19 has become an enabler for the ultra-rich, with Canada’s top billionaires increasing their wealth by $37 billion since March alone (while cancelling the so-called ‘Hero Pay’ for their frontline workers). Meanwhile, millions of Canadians have lost their jobs, as economic uncertainty looms. No wonder 67% of poll respondents want the federal government to finance the economic recovery by taxing those who have disproportionately profited from the crisis.
We’re here to tell them that those who suffer the most at the hands of our failed system are the loudest proponents for change: those trapped on the lowest rungs of the economic ladder have been hardest hit by the COVID-19 crisis, while also being the most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. It’s not surprising that 78% of lower income households want to see investments in renewable energy and 64% believe it is important to prioritize jobs related to nature and the environment.
Canada’s economic update is just weeks from today. This will be the moment where financing is secured and announced for the COVID-19 economic recovery. There is no time to waste if we want to see these promises backed by tangible $$$, to build a fairer, better Canada.
Will you help us put the results of the survey in front of key Members of Parliament, so they hear loud and clear that Canadians want an end to the ‘Age of Oil’ and concrete funding in place to make a just, green future possible for all?
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- A new poll shows that 62% of Canadians think it’s the right time for the federal government to address long-standing societal and environmental problems. Invest in a green and #JustRecovery now! >> https://act.gp/3kXSN1I
- A new poll shows 67% of Canadians want the economic recovery from #COVID19 to be financed by taxing those who can most afford it. Implement a #WealthTax now and make polluters pay! >> https://act.gp/3kXSN1I #JustRecovery #GreenRecovery
- A new poll shows that 9 in 10 Canadians want the federal government to prioritize jobs related to protecting nature and the environment. Implement #NatureBasedSolutions in the #COVID19 economic recovery >> https://act.gp/3kXSN1I
- A new poll shows that those who are most affected by climate change are the biggest proponents of a #GreenRecovery: 78% of lower income households want investments in renewable energy and 64% want #NatureBasedSolutions >> https://act.gp/3kXSN1I
Discussion
I support a just recovery and moving beyond fossil fuels.
Thank you for your support, Jenn! Canada needs a green and just recovery to move forward into a fairer, healthier future. We look forward to taking action with you in 2021!
The poll numbers shown above are highly skewed. New polls show that the majority of Canadians believe that the federal government is failing at looking after Canadians.