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e-4197 (Environment)
E-petition
Initiated by Matthew Freedlander from Toronto, Ontario
Original language of petition: English
Petition to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change
Whereas:
- The Canadian Climate Net-Zero Emissions Accountability states "the Government of Canada is committed to achieving and exceeding the target for 2030 set out in its nationally determined contribution communicated in accordance with the Paris Agreement";
- The Government of Canada ratified the Paris Climate Agreement on November 4, 2016;
- The Auditor General of Canada report titled "Just Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy" states that Government of Canada has recommended the Government develop a plan for supporting workers in a just transition;
- By supporting the fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty, we would increase the incentive for other countries to accelerate their renewable energy transitions; and
- Continued reliance on fossil fuel infrastructure will make Canada seem to be behind the curve in science and technology. This will reduce our influence in the international community.
We, the undersigned, citizens of Canada, call upon the House of Commons to pass a motion supporting a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, based around the following three pillars:
1. Non-proliferation - Putting an end to any and all additional fossil fuel project in order to protect workers to ensure a just transition;
2. Fair Phase-Out - Phasing out all fossil fuel usage in line with the Paris Climate goal of 1.5 degree Celsius, by limiting extraction and removing subsidies from the fossil fuel industry; and
3. Just Transition - A clear and proactive plan to ensure that oil and gas workers are not left behind as we transition from fossil fuels. Recalling the Auditor General's report, recommendations 1.30, 1.33, 1.36, 1.58, and 1.63.
- Open for signature
- March 16, 2023, at 11:41 a.m. (EDT)
- Closed for signature
- July 14, 2023, at 11:41 a.m. (EDT)
