Let’s disrupt the Liberal National Convention #LIB2021

Call out Prime Minister Trudeau and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on their social media channels, by phone, by email (spam them for the planet!). In less than 10 days, the long-awaited federal budget will be released and it must include immediate and ambitious climate action. As the Liberal Party and its supporters gather for their national convention, let’s set the tone and make sure they’ve got their priorities straight. We are determined to be heard! We demand a federal budget that lives up to the grand statements in last fall’s Speech from the Throne: Remember when they promised to build back better for a greener, more just future? Well, we have yet to see the policies —- or the money —- to turn that promise into reality. Climate science tells us that we need to fully decarbonize our economy to protect life on earth. And we need to confront and disrupt growing wealth inequality, which has been exacerbated by the pandemic. Now is not the time for political bafflegab. Now is the time for bold climate action, for people and the planet. What we choose today will determine the world we live in tomorrow. Here are our demands.

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How will we do this?

Participate in all the tactics below using the #LIB2021 hashtag!

Tactic 1: Flood the #LIB2021 hashtag on social media

For Justin Trudeau and Chrystia Freeland to hear you loud and clear, one post will not be enough. Post each day (or more!) for the duration of the convention (April 8-10).

On Twitter*

*Don’t have a Twitter account? No worries! There are many ways you can act, scroll down!

Connect to your Twitter account to tweet the following messages.

Tweet at Justin Trudeau

. enough climate posturing. Time to live within planetary boundaries. Time to put people & planet first, not profits. Time for policies. Time to listen to the science.
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Planting 2 billion trees is not enough. We need real investments in Nature, and bold climate action. We need you to . To , you must >
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We know that oil & gas lobbyists have met with your gov’t 1,000+ times since began . We’re here to remind you that you don’t work for Big Polluters. You work for us. We want you to >
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Q: How many climate promises has made and failed to act on? A: Too many to fit in a tweet. . Put bold climate action at the heart of Take action>>
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Tweet at Chrystia Freeland

. you wrote a book on how massive inequality is destabilizing our politics — and our country. You promised to . Your budget must deliver & a .
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In the speech from the throne, you promised to for a greener, fairer Canada . I’m waiting to see you at , including a to fund a green & just recovery>>
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You wrote the book, now where are the policies ? We demand you put conversations about a to fund a at the centre of >> . The people are watching.
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Tweet at Young Liberals of Canada @ylc_jlc

. you’re pushing for a & a at . We’re counting on you to put & justice at the center of conversations and advocate for an ambitious >>
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. the Liberals have promised to for a fairer, greener Canada. We are counting on you during to push for the policies that will turn words into action: , . ?
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. the Liberals have made all kinds of promises that have not materialized. At , will you push for the policies that make us certain the Liberals aren’t lying when they say ? Join us >>
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. your gov’t bought a pipeline that research says will lose taxpayers $11 billion. It will cost the climate even more. Will you & put bold at the centre of ? We’re counting on you>>
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On Facebook*

*You don’t have a Facebook account? No worries! There are many ways you can do your part!

Comment on Justin Trudeau’s last relevant Facebook post.

I know that oil and gas lobbyists have met with your government 1,100+ times since COVID-19 began (that’s around 3X a PER DAY!). I hope this won’t impact the ‘bold climate action’ you promised in last fall’s speech from the throne. Just a friendly reminder that you don’t work for Big Polluters. You work for the people. I expect you to put people and planet first at #LIB2021 and #BuildBackFossilFree >>https://act.gp/3cY0lQv #KeepYourPromises @greenpeace.canada
A team of researchers has just shown that TMX could now lose taxpayers $11 billion. They are recommending that you SCRAP it because it’s no longer profitable. I hope you’re listening. As Canada recovers from the COVID-19 crisis and looks to the future, I expect to see my taxpayer dollars fund green energy infrastructure, jobs protecting and restoring nature and projects that will help First Nations communities thrive. I expect to see a wealth tax on the ultra rich who benefited disproportionately from the pandemic to pay for a #GreenAndJustRecovery. At #LIB2021 this week, I expect you to prioritize all this and more as a plan to #BuildBackFossilFree. I’m watching. #KeepyourPromises https://act.gp/3cY0lQv @greenpeace.canada
You promised to provide all First Nations communities with clean drinking water. But boil water advisories persist. You promised to protect nature by planting 2 billion trees. But they are nowhere to be found and can’t make up for logging old growth forests anyway. You promised a just transition act, but fossil fuel workers are still stuck in a dirty, failing industry. How can you expect Canadians to trust you? #LIB2021 may be your last chance to prove yourself. Justin Trudeau, #KeepYourPromises. You can’t ‘build back better’ unless you #BuildBackFossilFree. We are watching. https://act.gp/3cY0lQv @greenpeace.canada

Comment on Chrystia Freeland‘s last relevant Facebook post.

In the speech from the throne, you promised to #BuildBackBetter for a greener, fairer Canada. I haven’t forgotten. I’m watching to see you #KeepYourPromises following #LIB2021. I want to see a #WealthTax on big polluters and those who have profited off the pandemic to fund a green & just recovery in Canada. It’s time for the ultra-rich to pay their fair share>> https://act.gp/3utLXp2 @greenpeace.canada
Chrystia Freeland, you wrote a book about how growing inequality is tearing our politics – and our country – apart. Well, COVID-19 has worsened inequality as the ultra-rich have used it as an opportunity to get richer. While essential workers and families struggle with job losses, small business closures and disappearing child care, the richest 44 Canadians have gotten $53 billion richer (just between April-October last year alone). Enough is enough. The pandemic profiteers who have exploited this crisis and also fuel the climate crisis with their lavish lifestyles need to pay their fair share of a #GreenAndJustRecovery. At #LIB2021, I expect you to be carefully discussing a #WealthTax and tax fairness laws >> https://act.gp/3utLXp2 You wrote the book. Now let’s see the policies. #KeepYourPromises

Or you can write your own message with the hashtag #LIB2021 and tag us @greenpeace.canada.

Let your emotions shine through, be creative and polite!

On Instagram*

*You don’t have an Instagram account? No worries! There are many ways you can spam for the climate!

Connect to Instagram and call on @justinpjtrudeau & @chrystiafreeland to take climate action in your story using #LIB2021 and tag us @greenpeace_canada.

Here’s some content to inspire your texts and videos:

@justinpjtrudeau you promised bold climate action in the recovery from COVID-19. #KeepYourPromises and put the climate at the centre of #LIB2021! https://act.gp/3cZbuAB
Interrupting #LIB2021 with an urgent message for @justinpjtrudeau: #KeepYourPromises. We want bold climate action NOW! https://act.gp/3cZbuAB
@chystiafreeland you promised to #BuildBackBetter for a greener, fairer future. #KeepYourPromises and put a #WealthTax at the centre of #LIB2021 https://act.gp/39RLeWM
Interrupting #LIB2021 with an urgent message for @chrystiafreeland: #KeepYourPromises. We want the ultra-rich to pay their fair share of a #GreenAndJustRecovery — WEALTH TAX NOW! https://act.gp/39RLeWM

Comment on @justinpjtrudeau’s most recent post using the suggested message below or write a respectful comment of your own that pushes them to release the ambitious budget we need!

Let your emotions shine through, be creative and polite!

I know that oil and gas lobbyists have met with your government 1,100+ times since COVID-19 began (that’s around 3X a PER DAY!). I hope this won’t impact the ‘bold climate action’ you promised in last fall’s speech from the throne. Just a friendly reminder that you don’t work for Big Polluters. You work for the people. I expect you to put people and planet first at #LIB2021 and #BuildBackFossilFree. https://act.gp/3rWjnuH #KeepYourPromises @greenpeace_canada
@chrystiafreeland, you wrote a book about how growing inequality is tearing our politics — and our country — apart. Well, COVID-19 has worsened inequality as the ultra-rich have used it as an opportunity to get richer. While essential workers and families struggle with job losses, small business closures and disappearing child care, the richest 44 Canadians have gotten $53 billion richer (just between April-October last year alone). Enough is enough. The pandemic profiteers who have exploited this crisis and also fuel the climate crisis need to pay their fair share of a #GreenAndJustRecovery. At #LIB2021, I expect you to be carefully discussing a #WealthTax and tax fairness laws https://act.gp/39RLeWM You wrote the book. Now let’s see the policies. #KeepYourPromises
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Tactic 2: Call the Prime Minister until he answers… Or leave a message and start over!

  1. A little nervous? It’s normal. Take a deep breath and take action. Climate action requires courage and we know you have it in you.
  2. Dial 1 613 992-4211 to reach Justin Trudeau Parliament office and 1 514 277-6020 to reach his Montreal office.
  3. Express calmly and respectfully why it’s urgent for our Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to take immediate and concrete measures to address the climate emergency.

Here’s a script you can use to inspire your conversation:

I know that the Liberal National Convention is currently taking place and I want my voice heard. Justin Trudeau has been promising bold climate action in the economic recovery from COVID-19, but we have yet to see the policies and the funding to make it meaningful.

At the convention over the next couple of days, I expect my government to put the climate at the heart of the discussions. Please make this an opportunity to show Canadians that you can keep your promises and put people and planet – NOT big polluters – first. I want to see funding for clean energy projects, a just transition for fossil fuel workers and a plan to restore and protect nature that includes Indigenous communities. And I want to see a well-designed Wealth Tax and tax fairness laws that will make the ultra-rich pay their fair share of a green and just recovery.

No more empty promises. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to set us on the right path. Please don’t let Canadians down.

Tactic 3: Send an email to the PM

Write to Justin Trudeau

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You want to contact the PM on your own? Here are Justin Trudeau email, address and phone number

Don’t forget to be polite and respectful.  If you live in Justin Trudeau’s riding, be sure to mention that you are a constituent.

Express calmly why it’s urgent for our Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to take immediate and concrete measures to address the climate emergency.

[email protected]

Cabinet du premier ministre
80, rue Wellington
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2

Or

House of Commons
Ottawa, ON
K1A 0A6
Phone: 1 613 992-4211

Main office – Montréal
1100 Crémazie East
Suite 220
Montréal QC H2P 2X2
Phone: 1 514 277-6020