Climate Change: Countdown to Copenhagen
Here are a few items and articles to help get ready for Copenhagen
International Climate Day Rally on October 24
100 people attended the International Climate Day Rally in Waverly Park. The event was organized by Lakehead University Student Union. Alex Boulet is the student union's sustainability representative and he acted as the "master of ceremonies". Speakers at the rally included Graham Saunders from Environment North, Member of Parliament Bruce Hyer and city councillor Rebecca Johnson. For photos visit our photo gallery.
Weather Whys articles by Graham Saunders
Discussing how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
(Orginally published in the Chronicle Journal on October 18, 2009)
More severe weather underway: report
(Orginally published in the Chronicle Journal on October 25, 2009)
Bill C-311: The Climate Change Accountability Act
Bill C-311 is a private members bill, introduced by Bruce Hyer. The bill is currently "in committee". The Climate Change s an act to ensure Canada assumes its responsibilities in preventing dangerous climate change
CBC news report on recent extension
Chronicle Journal Editorial
A laggard, not a leader (originally published in the Chronicle Journal October 28, 2009)
Parliamentary Committee examining Bill C311 (Environmental and Sustainable Development Committee)
To learn about the members and to contact the members with your thoughts on Bill C-311 follow the links on the following web page link.
Committee Chair
James Bezan
Vice-Chairs
Bernard Bigras
Francis Scarpaleggia
Members
peter Braid
Blaine Calkins
Linda Duncan
David J. McGuinty
Christian Ouellet
Justin Trudeau
Mark Warawa
Jeff Watson
Stephen Woodworth