2025 Meet-and-Greet with the Minister of Environment and Climate Change - Highlights & Takeaways
2025 Meet & Greet with the Minister of Environment and Climate Change We voiced the urgency and opportunities for stronger Canadian climate policies. to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change the Honourable Steven Guilbeault.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
5/7/20261 min read
What the community learned and experienced
📣 One-on-one speaking opportunity with the Minister - local environmental group leaders got to raise questions and advocate for stronger climate policies
🤝 Networking among local group leaders, discussing Canada’s renewable energy future, conservation efforts and emission reduction technologies.
ℹ️ Learning about the key priorities and progress on the government’s environmental initiatives
Key takeaways
Climate Action Richmond Hill asked Minister Guilbeault what he believed to be the greatest environmental threat leading up to the federal election. He expressed that he feared a rollback of ambitious climate policies. In hindsight, his concern was valid , as our current government pushes to position Canada as a powerhouse of carbon-intensive energy.
Key measures, such as the carbon tax, critical for transitioning to a low-carbon economy powered by renewable energy, have since been dismantled.
We amplified young voices at this meeting by introducing Ice Dragons, a prominent youth-led environmental group, to the Minister. Their representative spoke passionately about their initiatives and explained why a healthy environment matters so deeply to the next generation.
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Community Gratitude
Thank you MP Majid Jowhari, Minister Guilbeault and all the local environmental groups’ leaders who make a meaningful contribution to this event.
Looking Ahead
CARH will continue to engage the community in advocating for stronger climate policies with our government officials.
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In February 2025, Climate Action Richmond Hill met with the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, former Minister of Environment and Climate Change, to voice the urgency and opportunities for stronger Canadian climate policies. This important meeting was organized by MP Majid Jowhari and hosted by Esther Collier on behalf of Climate Action Richmond Hill (CARH).
A snapshot video of opening remarks by Esther Collier.