Whether you're most concerned about the high cost of living or the climate crisis, the two issues are intricately linked and voting is your greatest tool for having an impact. Emissions from burning fossil fuels for electricity and transportation are the main drivers of climate change. Tackling climate change is also key to addressing rising costs, as renewable energy can help lower energy bills and create sustainable jobs. That’s why we need to elect leaders and parties committed to a swift transition to renewable energy, ensuring Canada meets its global climate commitments.
#GENERATIONCLIMATE
To support this, we’ve put together the following information to make voting a LOT easier. How to register to vote, where to vote, who is running in your riding and each parties position of key climate issues. Let’s do this BC!
1. WHERE, HOW & WHEN TO VOTE
2. CLIMATE PLATFORM REPORT CARD
Protect Our Winters Canada’s Science Alliance attributed grades to each party based on their climate action platforms in relation to POW Canada’s main policy pillars. It's important to note, we only evaluated their climate platforms, but we know that British Columbians are considering a range of important issues when deciding who to support. However, climate change impacts all policy areas from affordability and healthcare to economic stability. This is why it must be a priority.
Our climate report card is available here.
3. LOCAL CANDIDATES & UP-TO-DATE POLLING NUMBERS
Do you research to familiarize yourself with each party and your local candidate. See who best aligns with your values. Use THIS handy dandy tool to see the latest polling numbers in your riding and understand what's happening in your area. Use the polling numbers and the climate report card to see who has the most realistic opportunity to win in your riding. Then go VOTE!