Unceded Anishinaabe Algonquin Territories [OTTAWA], 20 May 2025:
Ahead of the Throne speech, national climate organizations are calling on Prime Minister Carney to “pick a path” for Canada that prioritizes climate solutions—not fossil fuel expansion.
Activists will stage a 95-metre wide fabric installation in Major Hills Park, Ottawa, with the message “pick a path” between diverging arrows — one arrow pointing to pipelines, facing the US embassy, and the other arrow pointing to climate action, facing the Canadian Parliament. The visual demonstration will be followed by a solar concert with performances from Jessica Pearson, Mailaïka Urbani, and Luella.
What: Installation of large banners with call to action for Prime Minister Carney and concert.
When: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Banner installation 4:30-6 p.m. ET
- Music performances 5-7 p.m. ET
Where: Major’s Hill Park, Ottawa. Unceded Anishinaabe Algonquin Territories
Groups coordinating the action and event:
- Common Horizon
- Climate Action Network Canada
- Environmental Defence Canada
- Music Declares Emergency
Groups supporting:
- Climate Justice Ottawa
- Climate Emergency Unit
- 350 Canada
- Grand(m)others Act To Save The Planet (GASP)
- Fridays For Future Ottawa
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Canada’s farthest-reaching network of organizations working on climate and energy issues, Climate Action Network – Réseau action climat (CAN-Rac) Canada is a coalition of more than 180 organizations operating from coast to coast to coast. Our membership brings environmental groups together with trade unions, First Nations, social justice, development, health and youth organizations, faith groups and local, grassroots initiatives.
For more information or to arrange an interview, contact:
Vicky Coo, Communications Manager
comms@climateactionnetwork.ca