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Young Canadians sue federal government over climate inaction

Original: Love these young folks. "They are asking the Federal Court to declare that the government’s conduct violates their Chart

A group of young people is taking the Canadian government to Federal Court, asking it to declare that Ottawa's conduct violates their Charter rights and to order Canada to implement a science-based climate recovery plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The case is drawing sympathy online, with supporters praising the young plaintiffs for holding the government accountable on climate policy.

Why now: The youth-led Charter challenge against Canada's climate policies is newly drawing public attention and support.

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• Love these young folks. "They are asking the Federal Court to declare that the government’s conduct violates their Charter rights and order Canada to develop and implement a science-based # climate recovery plan to reduce greenhouse gas # emissions ." https://… · miki_lou · 40

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