A critical moment for the climate emergency, and a green infrastructure deficit

An alternative vision is not only possible but necessary to secure Canada’s economic future.

Among the projects on which Canada should embark is a massive investment in a built-by-Canadians-for-Canadians public transit system, writes Jenny Kwan. Unsplash photograph by Ewan Streit

Opinion

BY NDP MP JENNY KWAN

October 8, 2025

Humanity faces unprecedented danger from climate change and biodiversity loss. Eight thousand forest fires occur in Canada each year with 2.1 million hectares on fire on average. To put it in perspective, that’s nearly half the size of Nova Scotia in flames each ...

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