Environment once again tops monthly lobbying as climate activists urge action in light of extreme weather events

Hurricane Fiona's impact on Eastern Canada shows why urgent climate action is needed, according to the national policy director for Climate Action Network Canada.

On Oct. 4, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the creation of the Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund, which will provide up to $300-million over two years to help those affected by the storm and to support long-term recovery efforts.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY JESSE CNOCKAERT

October 19, 2022

Environment-related discussions dominated Parliament Hill in September for the eighth straight month, with the bulk of climate lobbying coming from advocates arguing that recent extreme weather events affecting Canada necessitate swift action by the federal government. “We're at a really key mome...

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