Media Advisory: Thousands of Canadians demand stricter coal regulations
When: 11:00 am, October 27th, 2011
Where: Charles Lynch press room – Centre Block, Ottawa
What: Thousands of Canadians have called on the federal government for stronger action to move Canada away from burning coal. By the close of the public consultation period for the proposed regulations today, thousands of Canadians will have made formal submissions to this process. Leading Canadian organizations are critical that the proposed regulations do not do enough to help Canada move away from highly polluting coal-fired electricity.
Speakers:
Zoe Caron, WWF Canada
Dale Marshall, The David Suzuki Foundation
John Bennett, Sierra Club Canada
Graham Saul, Climate Action Network Canada
For media and further inquiries please contact:
Hannah McKinnon
hmckinnon@climateactionnetwork.ca
613.276.7791
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