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Seven young people took the next step in their landmark challenge of Ontarios climate change plan on Monday, arguing before the provinces highest court that the governments weakened emissions target was a violation of their rights.

The appeal is part of a number of recent youth-led cases across Canada and other parts of the world where young people argue government climate inaction in the face of increasingly dire circumstances, from wildfire to floods, is a violation of their rights.

Seven young people who brought a landmark lawsuit against the Ontario government, alleging its climate plan fails to protect them and future generations, were heard in court this week, in a legal first for Canada.

This New Bill Aims to End Environmental Racism in Canada The First Nations water crisis is just one example of environmental racism. Why Global Citizens Should Care Climate change disproportionately affects Indigenous people and people of colour. Ensuring that all people’s voices are heard is vital in addressing issues like environmental racism. Join Global Citizen and take action now. Nova Scotia MP Lenore Zann wants environmental racism — when injustices related to the environment disprop...

As an Indigenous two-spirit, Beze Gray grew up learning to cherish the land. But was confused when the very land they were told to respect was littered with signs that read "toxic." 

Seven Ontario youth are suing the Ontario government for infringing on their rights to a safe environment The seven youth suing the Ontario government celebrate. (Photo: David LeBlanc) December 24, 2020 Looking backjust a few years ago, the youth involved in suing the government of Ontario didn’t think they’d be where they are today.  The seven young activists range in age from 13 to 24 and come from all walks of life — students, entrepreneurs and everything in between. Now they’re sui...