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We are about to kick off our organizing call for a bold #EmissionsCap! You can still join us here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

We’ll also be live-tweeting the highlights in this thread. 👇 All in for a bold emissions...
So what is the #EmissionsCap and why is it important? It is a policy that places a limit/cap on carbon emissions from the fossil fuel industry.

It is our best shot at tackling rising emissions in Canada and meeting our climate targets. 🔥 Image
It was originally supposed to be released in late 2022 and has been delayed and delayed, but is now due to be released in early June.

This is why we are ramping up the pressure for a bold #EmissionsCap!
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🧵Today is the last day of #COP27 — where world leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to tackle the climate crisis.

Tomorrow, @s_guilbeault will return home — and @leadnowca is ready to hold him to account on the promises he makes.

Here’s how👇#EmissionsCap (1/8)
For the last few months, the @liberal_party has been drafting a policy to cap emissions from oil & gas.

If done right, it could help Canada meet its climate targets and set a new standard for climate leadership. But Big Oil is working hard to water the policy down. (2/8)
The @leadnowca community won’t let our future be decided by the interests of polluters.

That’s why, since the beginning of November, volunteers have been meeting with their Liberal MPs to call for an #EmissionsCap that honours Canada’s climate commitments. (3/8)
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After quick reading @environmentca new Emissions Reduction Plan, two major (& predictable) blindspots have emerged. A short 🧵 #ERP #cdnpoli #climatecrisis 1/7
2/7 FINANCE: describes modest historical process, without providing any path forward for aligning financial regulations with #ParisAgreement for regulated finance institutions/crowns, mandatory #ClimateRisk disclosure, stronger capital adequacy requirements, mandate changes, etc
3/7 FINANCE: Under #SFAC, finance institutions are regulating themselves. Major Canadian #banks lobby against mandatory #climaterisk disclosure & are #greenwashing #sustainablefinance - major policy reforms are needed & are missing here. thenarwhal.ca/canada-big-5-b…
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