Mr. Speaker, once again I rise to present a petition from young people from my riding of South Okanagan—West Kootenay and my neighbouring riding of Kootenay—Columbia.
These young people are concerned about the accelerating effects of climate change. They point out that the targets of the federal government, and the actions, are completely inadequate. They want jobs for their future that are sustainable, not for short-term gain, and not at the expense of future generations.
The petitioners are calling on the Government of Canada to support their future with a detailed climate strategy, using science-based targets, and to eliminate fossil fuel subsidies, redirecting those funds to renewable energy systems, energy efficiency, low-carbon transportation and job training.