Quebec’s youth sue the Government of Canada for its inaction on climate change!

26/11/18
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ENvironnement JEUnesse
Quebec’s youth sue the Government of Canada for its inaction on climate change!
[Note: In ENvironnement JEUnesse, the name of the group taking this action, the upper case letters spell ENJEU, which translates as "stake" (as in what is risked) or "challenge" (as in a problem that confronts you).]
From: Catherine Gauthier <cgauthier@enjeu.qc.ca>
Date: Mon, Nov 26, 2018 at 10:11 AM
Subject: BREAKING! Quebec’s youth sue Canada for its climate inaction
To: Catherine Gauthier <cgauthier@enjeu.qc.ca>
 
Bonjour/Hi everyone!
 
This morning, I am beyond excited to announce ENvironnement JEUnesse (a well-established environmental youth NGO in Québec), represented pro bono by the firm Trudel Johnston & Lespérance, filed an application for authorization to bring a class action against the Canadian government before the Superior Court of Québec today on behalf of Quebeckers aged 35 and under.

Yes, Quebec’s youth sue the Government of Canada for its inaction on climate change!

What you can do: Our media package is available at https://enjeu.qc.ca/justice/media (press release, application for authorization, case summary, etc.). For media inquiries, please contact Christophe Aura by phone 514-797-7986.

Briefing on Wednesday at 1:00 PM EST
We are having a conference call/briefing for all groups on Wednesday at 1:00 PM EST (most of the conversation will be in French). More details to come.
 
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Twitter
#FLASH This morning, @ENJEUQuebec announces a climate case against the Canadian government for its inaction on climate change. - - Follow the press briefing - https://www.facebook.com/environnement.jeunesse/ #YouthvsCanada
 
Facebook
By its inaction on the climate crisis, the Canadian government is violating rights of a generation. This is why @environnement.jeunesse and Quebec youth are suing the Canadian government for its inaction on climate change. Help Quebec young people demanding the respect of their right to live in a healthy environment. Support them - https://enjeu.qc.ca/justice-eng/ #YouthvsCanada
 
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Thanks everyone, and don't hesitate to send us questions or share with this group how you're messaging to your specific audiences. 
 
Bonne journée :)
 
Catherine Gauthier, LL.M.
Directrice générale | Executive Director
ENvironnement JEUnesse
T.: 514-252-3016, poste 228 | 1-866-377-3016
Cell.: 514-377-3114 | Skype: catherine.cgauthier
 
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