Climate change barrier between the public and government MPs

As professionals in climate and medical science, we cannot successfully advocate for climate change mitigation until that party caucus wall is opened, which won’t happen without either major changes in our political system, or public outcry.
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault arrives for the Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Oct. 23, 2024.

Many of us concerned about climate issues try to advocate for positive change by government, but we are constantly blocked by a seemingly impenetrable barrier: the "party caucus." Yet, large corporate interests have no trouble getting through that wall, and have huge influen...

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