Citizens Against SaskPower lawsuit: Judge’s decision still unknown
By Carol Thomson Nov 17, 2024 CJWW radio
https://www.cjwwradio.com/2024/11/17/citizens-against-saskpower-lawsuit-judges-decision-still-unknown/
https://www.cjwwradio.com/2024/11/17/citizens-against-saskpower-lawsuit-judges-decision-still-unknown/
Letters: Activists deserve their day in court on Sask. emissions
Letter to the editor - from Harold Pexa; November 12, 2024 Saskatoon Star Phoenix
https://thestarphoenix.com/opinion/letters/letters-activists-deserve-their-day-in-court-on-sask-emissions
https://thestarphoenix.com/opinion/letters/letters-activists-deserve-their-day-in-court-on-sask-emissions
Judge to decide whether case targeting Sask. emissions approach will proceed
Brandon Harder, Regina Leader Post - October 4, 2024
Arguments were heard in Regina on Friday about whether the case meets the legal requirements to proceed.
https://leaderpost.com/news/saskatchewan/judge-to-decide-whether-case-targeting-sask-emissions-approach-will-proceed
Arguments were heard in Regina on Friday about whether the case meets the legal requirements to proceed.
https://leaderpost.com/news/saskatchewan/judge-to-decide-whether-case-targeting-sask-emissions-approach-will-proceed
Court reserves decision on Sask. government plea to get climate inaction case thrown out
Shlok Talati, CBC News · Posted: Oct 04, 2024
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/government-intervenes-climate-inaction-case-1.7341936
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/government-intervenes-climate-inaction-case-1.7341936
Judge reserves decision in challenge of SaskPower natural gas expansion
Cole Davenport, CTV News Regina - Oct. 4, 2024
https://regina.ctvnews.ca/judge-reserves-decision-in-challenge-of-saskpower-natural-gas-expansion-1.7063222
https://regina.ctvnews.ca/judge-reserves-decision-in-challenge-of-saskpower-natural-gas-expansion-1.7063222
Federal clean energy regulations would cost Sask. much less than previously thought: report
U of R prof says adopting revised rules would save 30 to 40 megatonnes of carbon emissions by 2050
With files from The Morning Edition and Pratyush Dayal - CBC News · Posted: Oct 01, 2024
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/federal-clean-energy-regulations-would-cost-sask-much-less-than-previously-thought-report-1.7339495
With files from The Morning Edition and Pratyush Dayal - CBC News · Posted: Oct 01, 2024
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/federal-clean-energy-regulations-would-cost-sask-much-less-than-previously-thought-report-1.7339495
The Morning Edition - Sask with Stefani Langenegger - Oct. 1, 2024: Expert thinks Sask. can achieve clean energy transition with Federal and Provincial collaboration
Update on SaskPower Climate Change Litigation
Procido LLP is acting for Saskatchewan residents who are challenging Saskatchewan Power Corporation (“SaskPower”), the Crown Investments Corporation of Saskatchewan (“CIC”), and the Government of Saskatchewan in court claiming that government action to build new gas-fired electricity generation violates Charter rights to life, security of person, and equality.
https://procido.com/2024/09/11/update-on-saskpower-climate-change-litigation/
https://procido.com/2024/09/11/update-on-saskpower-climate-change-litigation/
Court application continues, challenging province and SaskPower over building new gas-fired power plants
- Carol Thomson, CJWW radio - May 21, 2024
Over a year ago, a group of concerned Saskatchewan citizens filed a court application, challenging the provincial government and SaskPower over building new gas-fired power plants when the federal government’s goal is to have the electrical grid at net-zero by 2035. Last month, the Saskatchewan Environmental Society applied in Regina Court of King’s Bench, to have intervenor status. Spokesperson for the group, Harold Pexa, says, ” I think with the witnesses they are planning to call evidence from, if they are granted intervenor status, they will add a lot to the understanding of the court, as to what can be done conceivably, in Saskatchewan, to get our power generation to net zero, practically in the required time.” Pexa points out the the SES has a long history, going back to 1970, which pre-dates both the federal and provincial environmental departments.
He explains that the court application was started to compel SaskPower to come up with and implement a net-zero 2035 plan for their power generation, “and I think what precipitated that was SaskPower’s ongoing plan to build new, unabated gas-fire generation.” There are no timelines at this point for a decision on the intervenor status or a decision on the provincial government’s request for the court application to be dismissed.
https://www.cjwwradio.com/2024/05/21/194950/
Over a year ago, a group of concerned Saskatchewan citizens filed a court application, challenging the provincial government and SaskPower over building new gas-fired power plants when the federal government’s goal is to have the electrical grid at net-zero by 2035. Last month, the Saskatchewan Environmental Society applied in Regina Court of King’s Bench, to have intervenor status. Spokesperson for the group, Harold Pexa, says, ” I think with the witnesses they are planning to call evidence from, if they are granted intervenor status, they will add a lot to the understanding of the court, as to what can be done conceivably, in Saskatchewan, to get our power generation to net zero, practically in the required time.” Pexa points out the the SES has a long history, going back to 1970, which pre-dates both the federal and provincial environmental departments.
He explains that the court application was started to compel SaskPower to come up with and implement a net-zero 2035 plan for their power generation, “and I think what precipitated that was SaskPower’s ongoing plan to build new, unabated gas-fire generation.” There are no timelines at this point for a decision on the intervenor status or a decision on the provincial government’s request for the court application to be dismissed.
https://www.cjwwradio.com/2024/05/21/194950/
Le gouvernement saskatchewanais poursuivi pour son rôle dans les changements climatiques
April 5, 2024 - Anne-Frédérique Tremblay of Radio Canada interviews Peter Prebble (Saskatchewan Environmental Society), Glenn Wright (Lawyer), and Harold Pexa (applicant)
https://ici.radio-canada.ca/info/videos/1-8918117/gouvernement-saskatchewanais-poursuivi-pour-son-role-dans-changements-climatiques
https://ici.radio-canada.ca/info/videos/1-8918117/gouvernement-saskatchewanais-poursuivi-pour-son-role-dans-changements-climatiques
Climate change case back in Regina King’s Bench Court on Friday
- Carol Thomson, CJWW radio - April 4, 2024
The group that calls itself Citizens Against SaskPower is back in Regina’s Court of King’s Bench Friday. This began in March of last year when the group asked the court to consider whether it is a violation of the Charter rights to life, liberty and personal security when SaskPower builds new gas generation plants, in light of climate change. The court order asks the Crown Corporation to develop a realistic plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2035.
The government has asked for a dismissal of the lawsuit.
Friday’s hearing will address whether the Saskatchewan Environmental Society should be granted status as an intervenor. If the application is approved, the SES intends to provide evidence on the impacts of the provincial government and SaskPower’s decisions have made on the environment, and achievable options on how net-zero greenhouse gas emissions can be reached.
https://www.cjwwradio.com/2024/04/04/191377/
The group that calls itself Citizens Against SaskPower is back in Regina’s Court of King’s Bench Friday. This began in March of last year when the group asked the court to consider whether it is a violation of the Charter rights to life, liberty and personal security when SaskPower builds new gas generation plants, in light of climate change. The court order asks the Crown Corporation to develop a realistic plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2035.
The government has asked for a dismissal of the lawsuit.
Friday’s hearing will address whether the Saskatchewan Environmental Society should be granted status as an intervenor. If the application is approved, the SES intends to provide evidence on the impacts of the provincial government and SaskPower’s decisions have made on the environment, and achievable options on how net-zero greenhouse gas emissions can be reached.
https://www.cjwwradio.com/2024/04/04/191377/
Sask. climate activists have first day in court in lawsuit to decarbonize electrical grid
- Rory MacLean, CTV News Saskatoon - April 3, 2024
A group of climate activists suing the Saskatchewan government over its bid to build more gas-powered electric plants will soon have its first day in court.
The group of seven individuals aged 15 to 80, and Climate Justice Saskatoon filed its lawsuit in March 2023, arguing the government’s continued development of fossil fuel electric plants violates people’s Charter rights by exacerbating dangerous climate change.
They’re asking the court to order SaskPower, the Crown Investments Corporation and the Saskatchewan government to prepare plans to decarbonize the electrical grid.
On Friday, the litigation will be heard in a Regina courtroom for the first time as a King’s Bench judge rules on whether to grant the Saskatchewan Environmental Society intervener status.
https://saskatoon.ctvnews.ca/sask-climate-activists-have-first-day-in-court-in-lawsuit-to-decarbonize-electrical-grid-1.6832307
A group of climate activists suing the Saskatchewan government over its bid to build more gas-powered electric plants will soon have its first day in court.
The group of seven individuals aged 15 to 80, and Climate Justice Saskatoon filed its lawsuit in March 2023, arguing the government’s continued development of fossil fuel electric plants violates people’s Charter rights by exacerbating dangerous climate change.
They’re asking the court to order SaskPower, the Crown Investments Corporation and the Saskatchewan government to prepare plans to decarbonize the electrical grid.
On Friday, the litigation will be heard in a Regina courtroom for the first time as a King’s Bench judge rules on whether to grant the Saskatchewan Environmental Society intervener status.
https://saskatoon.ctvnews.ca/sask-climate-activists-have-first-day-in-court-in-lawsuit-to-decarbonize-electrical-grid-1.6832307
Opinion: Sask. deserves facts, not fiction on net-zero electricity
Two climate science experts question claims about the difficulty of achieving net-zero power emissions from the Saskatchewan government. Published Dec 13, 2023
https://thestarphoenix.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-sask-deserves-facts-not-fiction-on-net-zero-electricity
https://thestarphoenix.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-sask-deserves-facts-not-fiction-on-net-zero-electricity
Environmental court case against provincial government/SaskPower drags on
By Carol Thomson Nov 22, 2023 | 10:41 AM
https://www.cjwwradio.com/2023/11/22/181573/
This past March, a group of Saskatchewan citizens concerned about the environment filed a court case asking the court to consider whether there is a violation of Charter rights to life, liberty and personal security when SaskPower builds new gas generation plants, in light of climate change. The court order asks for the Crown Corporation to develop a realistic plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2035.
A year later, on April 5th of 2024, there will be a special hearing to consider whether the case should go ahead. The organization called Sustainable Saskatchewan says on its website that the government has asked for a dismissal of the lawsuit. Both the government and SaskPower made applications to strike the case. It’s anticipated their court materials will be served by February 5th and the group’s response for court will be ready by March 5th.
https://www.cjwwradio.com/2023/11/22/181573/
This past March, a group of Saskatchewan citizens concerned about the environment filed a court case asking the court to consider whether there is a violation of Charter rights to life, liberty and personal security when SaskPower builds new gas generation plants, in light of climate change. The court order asks for the Crown Corporation to develop a realistic plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2035.
A year later, on April 5th of 2024, there will be a special hearing to consider whether the case should go ahead. The organization called Sustainable Saskatchewan says on its website that the government has asked for a dismissal of the lawsuit. Both the government and SaskPower made applications to strike the case. It’s anticipated their court materials will be served by February 5th and the group’s response for court will be ready by March 5th.
See You In Court
Sask’s Big Oil-loving government won’t admit its fossil foolishness
Climate Change | Gregory Beatty - October 26, 2023
Fresh off using the constitutional equivalent of an Uzi to kill judicial scrutiny of a sloppily drafted, widely criticized parental rights bill, the Saskatchewan Party government is heading back to court to battle another group of citizens over another backwards policy.
This time it’s the government’s climate change inaction and perverse promotion of fossil fuel interests.
The applicants filed suit in March, arguing that the government’s plan to expand gas-fired electricity generation violates s.7 of the Charter and Rights and Freedoms which guarantees the right to life, liberty and personal security. The application asks that the court order SaskPower to develop a realistic plan to decarbonize and achieve net-zero emissions by 2035.
READ MORE: planetsmag.com/oct-26-2023/see-you-in-court/
Climate Change | Gregory Beatty - October 26, 2023
Fresh off using the constitutional equivalent of an Uzi to kill judicial scrutiny of a sloppily drafted, widely criticized parental rights bill, the Saskatchewan Party government is heading back to court to battle another group of citizens over another backwards policy.
This time it’s the government’s climate change inaction and perverse promotion of fossil fuel interests.
The applicants filed suit in March, arguing that the government’s plan to expand gas-fired electricity generation violates s.7 of the Charter and Rights and Freedoms which guarantees the right to life, liberty and personal security. The application asks that the court order SaskPower to develop a realistic plan to decarbonize and achieve net-zero emissions by 2035.
READ MORE: planetsmag.com/oct-26-2023/see-you-in-court/
August 28, 2023 - Blue Sky with Garth Materie
Do future generations have a legal right to a liveable planet?
Young environmental activists in Montana took the government to court arguing that the government was violating their constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment. Today we asked - could the same thing work here? What role do the courts play in holding governments to account for inaction on climate change? We spoke to Jason Maclean who studies environmental law and teaches at the U of S and we heard from Ty Roberts, lands manager for the Lac LaRonge Indian Band.
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-189-blue-sky/clip/16006006-do-future-generations-legal-right-liveable-planet
Young environmental activists in Montana took the government to court arguing that the government was violating their constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment. Today we asked - could the same thing work here? What role do the courts play in holding governments to account for inaction on climate change? We spoke to Jason Maclean who studies environmental law and teaches at the U of S and we heard from Ty Roberts, lands manager for the Lac LaRonge Indian Band.
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-189-blue-sky/clip/16006006-do-future-generations-legal-right-liveable-planet
From the Ground Up Ep. 289: Legal action and the Saskatchewan rush to gas | 2023.08.16
Thu, 17 Aug 2023
https://shows.acast.com/636073121217ef0012e36938/episodes/from-the-ground-up-ep-289-legal-action-and-the-saskatchewan-
Mark and Kaitlyn discuss the recent successful legal action by young people in Montana against their state's failure to take action on climate change, the upcoming legal action in Saskatchewan, and the implications of the federal government's draft clean electricity regulations.
https://shows.acast.com/636073121217ef0012e36938/episodes/from-the-ground-up-ep-289-legal-action-and-the-saskatchewan-
Mark and Kaitlyn discuss the recent successful legal action by young people in Montana against their state's failure to take action on climate change, the upcoming legal action in Saskatchewan, and the implications of the federal government's draft clean electricity regulations.
Stop the rush to gas, go renewable for zero emissions electricity by 2035
[This is an edited version of a speech by Mark Bigland-Pritchard at the August 11th rally for net zero by 2035 outside the SaskPower offices in Regina]
https://climatejusticesaskatoon.ca/2023/08/12/stop-the-rush-to-gas-go-renewable-for-zero-emissions-electricity-by-2035/
https://climatejusticesaskatoon.ca/2023/08/12/stop-the-rush-to-gas-go-renewable-for-zero-emissions-electricity-by-2035/
Sask. premier says federal net-zero electricity targets would double power rates, experts dispute that
Experts say proposed transition is possible for province
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/experts-say-net-zero-electricity-targets-are-possible-in-sask-1.6937188
Pratyush Dayal · CBC News · Posted: Aug 16, 2023
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/experts-say-net-zero-electricity-targets-are-possible-in-sask-1.6937188
Pratyush Dayal · CBC News · Posted: Aug 16, 2023
Experts questioning Sask response to 'unrealistic' federal emissions targets
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2255424067554
Saskatchewan's premier has called federal emissions targets unrealistic. That statement came after Ottawa released its draft clean electricity regulations last week. Now experts are questioning the province's response.
Saskatchewan's premier has called federal emissions targets unrealistic. That statement came after Ottawa released its draft clean electricity regulations last week. Now experts are questioning the province's response.
‘A victory for us’: Ontario youth celebrates U.S. climate case win
By Natasha Bulowski | News | August 16th 2023
- https://www.nationalobserver.com/2023/08/16/news/victory-us-ontario-youth-celebrates-montana-climate-case-win
- https://www.nationalobserver.com/2023/08/16/news/victory-us-ontario-youth-celebrates-montana-climate-case-win
Citizens Climate Lobby Canada - https://canada.citizensclimatelobby.org/
June 5, 2023 Media Release - https://canada.citizensclimatelobby.org/12366-2/
On Friday, June 2, 2023, Citizens’ Climate Lobby Canada put together a special online event with a stellar line-up of guests. People will have reasons to hope after they listen to “Our Rights and a Liveable World.”
https://canada.citizensclimatelobby.org/all-together-now-ii-human-rights-and-a-liveable-planet/
Kaitlyn Harvey, Sabrina Dykstra, Dr. David Maenz, and Climate Justice Saskatoon have taken a courageous stand by filing a lawsuit against SaskPower, Crown Investments, and the Saskatchewan Government. These brave individuals, including 15-year-old applicant Sabrina Dykstra, exemplify the determination to protect our rights and build a sustainable future.
CCL Canada national call: "Our Rights and a Liveable World" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzU8-xNbeCc
On Friday, June 2, 2023, Citizens’ Climate Lobby Canada put together a special online event with a stellar line-up of guests. People will have reasons to hope after they listen to “Our Rights and a Liveable World.”
https://canada.citizensclimatelobby.org/all-together-now-ii-human-rights-and-a-liveable-planet/
Kaitlyn Harvey, Sabrina Dykstra, Dr. David Maenz, and Climate Justice Saskatoon have taken a courageous stand by filing a lawsuit against SaskPower, Crown Investments, and the Saskatchewan Government. These brave individuals, including 15-year-old applicant Sabrina Dykstra, exemplify the determination to protect our rights and build a sustainable future.
CCL Canada national call: "Our Rights and a Liveable World" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzU8-xNbeCc
May 26, 2023 - Federal support would help Saskatchewan hit net zero by 2035
The Saskatchewan Coalition of Sustainable Development says the path to net-zero electricity can be found in the recent federal budget.
https://thestarphoenix.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-federal-support-would-help-saskatchewan-hit-net-zero-by-2035
https://thestarphoenix.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-federal-support-would-help-saskatchewan-hit-net-zero-by-2035
May 18, 2023 - Blue Sky with Garth Materie
May 18, 2023: What is preventing Saskatchewan from reaching net-zero by 2035?
The province and the federal government are at odds over whether Saskatchewan can meet the 2035 net-zero targets set out nationally. Today we heard an interview with Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault, we heard from Premiere Scott Moe and SaskPower President and CEO Rupen Pandya. We also heard analysis from Margot Hurlbert, Canada Research Chair in Climate Change, Energy and Sustainability Policy at the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Regina and David Maenz author of the book The Price of Carbon.
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-189-blue-sky/clip/15985715-what-preventing-saskatchewan-reaching-net-zero-2035
The province and the federal government are at odds over whether Saskatchewan can meet the 2035 net-zero targets set out nationally. Today we heard an interview with Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault, we heard from Premiere Scott Moe and SaskPower President and CEO Rupen Pandya. We also heard analysis from Margot Hurlbert, Canada Research Chair in Climate Change, Energy and Sustainability Policy at the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Regina and David Maenz author of the book The Price of Carbon.
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-189-blue-sky/clip/15985715-what-preventing-saskatchewan-reaching-net-zero-2035
May 9, 2023 - Saskatoon Morning with Leisha Grebinski
Harnessing the power of the sun - A big part of "greening" electricity involves solar, and the city of Saskatoon wants more people to get on board. Host Leisha Grebinski speaks with the city's Education and Environmental Performance Manager Amber Weckworth about what the city is doing to encourage solar. She also speaks with Brent Veitch, the owner of local solar panel company Rock Paper Sun, and scientist and author David Maenz, about if the province can wean itself off coal and natural gas.
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-88-saskatoon-morning/clip/15983573-harnessing-power-sun
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-88-saskatoon-morning/clip/15983573-harnessing-power-sun
Lawsuit aims to stop SaskPower gas fired generation expansion
Several Saskatchewan residents along with Climate Justice Saskatoon file King’s Bench application claiming expanded gas-fired electricity generation violates Charter.
https://www.sasktoday.ca/provincial-news/lawsuit-aims-to-stop-saskpower-gas-fired-generation-expansion-6906083
https://www.sasktoday.ca/provincial-news/lawsuit-aims-to-stop-saskpower-gas-fired-generation-expansion-6906083
April 25, 2023 – Online Press Conference 10:30am Zoom
April 24, 2023 – CBC morning show Regina and Saskatoon interviews Lynn Oliphant
The Government of Saskatchewan says it will be defending the province's decision to build natural gas-fired power plants, "as this is the most effective way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions without causing undue harm to our people and economy."
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-88-saskatoon-morning/clip/15980245-will-courts-frontline-fight-save-planet-a-group
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-88-saskatoon-morning/clip/15980245-will-courts-frontline-fight-save-planet-a-group
April 19, 2023 – Eight Saskatchewan residents are suing the provincial government
Eight Saskatchewan residents are suing the provincial government, claiming that expanding gas-fired electricity generation violates their Charter rights to life, security of person, and equality. And to come up with a plan to get to net zero in the oil-rich province.
https://cleanenergyshow.libsyn.com/160-electric-school-buses-have-huge-health-and-social-effects-on-children
https://cleanenergyshow.libsyn.com/160-electric-school-buses-have-huge-health-and-social-effects-on-children
April 18, 2023 - Energi Talks - Citizens sue SaskPower over natural gas power plants
Markham interviews David Maenz, one of the technical experts on the Saskatchewan strategic climate litigation.
Climate Justice Saskatoon and 7 Saskatchewan residents, aged 15 to 80, filed an application at the Court of King’s Bench on March 31, 2023, claiming that expanding gas-fired electricity generation violates their Charter rights to life, security of person, and equality.
WHAT IS ENERGI TALKS?
Journalist Markham Hislop interviews leading energy experts from around the world about the energy transition and climate change.
https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b8d77e2
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/citizens-sue-saskpower-over-natural-gas-power-plants/id1534771882?i=1000609522283
Energy Media Podcast
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Listen Notes: Energi Talks (podcast) - Markham Hislop | Listen Notes
Climate Justice Saskatoon and 7 Saskatchewan residents, aged 15 to 80, filed an application at the Court of King’s Bench on March 31, 2023, claiming that expanding gas-fired electricity generation violates their Charter rights to life, security of person, and equality.
WHAT IS ENERGI TALKS?
Journalist Markham Hislop interviews leading energy experts from around the world about the energy transition and climate change.
https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b8d77e2
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/citizens-sue-saskpower-over-natural-gas-power-plants/id1534771882?i=1000609522283
Energy Media Podcast
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Listen Notes: Energi Talks (podcast) - Markham Hislop | Listen Notes
Media Release - April 14, 2023
Citizens file application to halt SaskPower’s expansion of gas fired generation
| media_release_-_sk_decarbonization_future_cjs_rev_april_14_2023.pdf |
| issued_-_originating_application.pdf |
Saskatoon, SK. April 14, 2023 - Saskatchewan Power Corporation, Crown Investments Corporation of Saskatchewan, and the Government of Saskatchewan will be challenged in court by Saskatchewan citizens who are deeply concerned about the impacts of dangerous climate change. Climate Justice Saskatoon and seven Saskatchewan residents, aged 15 to 80, filed an application at the Court of King’s Bench on March 31, 2023, claiming that government action to expand gas-fired electricity generation violates our Charter rights to life, security of person, and equality.
SaskPower is currently building a new gas-fired electricity plant near Moose Jaw and is planning to build another near Lanigan, SK. The current provincial Management and Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Regulations permit SaskPower to increase its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, thereby accelerating dangerous climate change. Saskatchewan has the highest GHG emissions per capita in Canada and according to the Supreme Court of Canada and our Saskatchewan Court of Appeals, we face an existential threat to the future of all life on this planet caused by ongoing GHG emissions.
Dangerous climate change is upon us and is made worse by these inexcusable actions by our government and SaskPower. The applicants argue our Charter rights are violated and that the government has a duty to mitigate its emissions. The applicants are asking the Court to order SaskPower to set a reasonable target to decarbonize and achieve Net-zero emissions as soon as possible.
This Court application should provide helpful clarification for all parties and spur important dialogue about our shared power future.
For more information contact:
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
SaskPower is currently building a new gas-fired electricity plant near Moose Jaw and is planning to build another near Lanigan, SK. The current provincial Management and Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Regulations permit SaskPower to increase its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, thereby accelerating dangerous climate change. Saskatchewan has the highest GHG emissions per capita in Canada and according to the Supreme Court of Canada and our Saskatchewan Court of Appeals, we face an existential threat to the future of all life on this planet caused by ongoing GHG emissions.
Dangerous climate change is upon us and is made worse by these inexcusable actions by our government and SaskPower. The applicants argue our Charter rights are violated and that the government has a duty to mitigate its emissions. The applicants are asking the Court to order SaskPower to set a reasonable target to decarbonize and achieve Net-zero emissions as soon as possible.
This Court application should provide helpful clarification for all parties and spur important dialogue about our shared power future.
For more information contact:
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
March 28, 2023 - Farmer frustrated about missing climate action in Sask. budget
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/saskatchewan-budget-2023-environment-and-climate-change-1.6791624
- A previous version of this story did not mention that Wright ran as a provincial candidate for the NDP in 2011 and 2016, and the Green Party in 2020, and federally for the NDP in 2015 and as an independent in 2019. It has been updated to include that information. - Mar 29, 2023 4:05 PM CT
