100% Is Possible: Join the World to Rally for Global Climate Agreement
Diane Beckett — November 6, 2015
100% Possible is part of the Global Climate March, with hundreds of marches large and small in cities across Canada and around the world.
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Sierra Advises Senior Officials on Rebuilding Canada’s Environmental Leadership
Diane Beckett — November 3, 2015
If Canada is to re-establish itself as a global leader in environment and sustainability, a great deal will depend on the public servants who step up to implement the new government’s policies.
An Audacious Plan for 24 Sussex Drive
Diane Beckett — October 27, 2015
By last night, the decision had been made. CBC carried the news that the PM and his family will move into Rideau Cottage, on the grounds of the Governor General’s residence “until further notice.”
The Day After the Election Was Even More Exciting for Sierra
Diane Beckett — October 22, 2015
We need our country to commit to deeper carbon cuts and a 100% renewable energy future, to build momentum toward a robust global agreement at the Paris summit.
The First Hundred Days: Ottawa Must Move (Even) Faster on Climate
Diane Beckett — October 20, 2015
Forty-one days from now, on November 30, the United Nations climate change summit convenes in Paris. It’s a make-or-break meeting where...
Why Does Sierra Matter to You?
Diane Beckett — October 16, 2015Since becoming Sierra Club Canada Foundation’s Interim Executive Director, I’ve heard so many wonderful stories about why Sierra Club matters to you.
#PledgeToVote
Diane Beckett — October 15, 2015
Election results matter. Pick an issue, any issue. Pick the topic that first brought you to the Sierra Club. Whatever you’re most concerned about, the federal government probably has an impact, for good or for ill.
4 questions to ask candidates when they come knocking at your door
John Bennett — September 28, 2015
There’s an election going on. But did you notice almost none of the candidates are talking about the environment? I have, but I can’t say I’m surprised.
We're thinking about the environment but what about our candidates?
John Bennett — September 25, 2015
The Federal election is well underway… Former Prime Minister, Kim Campbell, famously said “The election is not a time to discuss serious issues”.
Do oil and whales mix?
John Bennett — September 21, 2015
Last week, the heads of Canada’s largest environmental organizations, including our own Diane Beckett, met in New Brunswick. The main item on the agenda was the Bay of Fundy and the Energy East Pipeline.