Environment shouldn’t become arena for political fights: Trudeau
VANCOUVER — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the environment shouldn’t be a partisan issue.
Trudeau says politicians may have different views and backgrounds, but they can still come together in the fight against climate change.
Trudeau’s appeal in a speech to a global clean-tech conference in Vancouver came ahead of talks with all 13 premiers and indigenous leaders on a national climate policy.
“It’s important to acknowledge our partners in Canada’s provincial legislatures … premiers who have led the push to phase out coal power in Ontario and Alberta and put a price on carbon in Quebec and here in British Columbia,” Trudeau said Wednesday.