Climate change bill passes Parliament‏

I recently participated in an email campaign to the party leaders regarding the Climate Change Accountability Act (Bill C-311).

The only response so far has been from the Hon. Jack Layton and it's good news. It is personally very satisfying since it represents a victory over the Hon. Ed Fast's opinion on the matter. He had said during debate of the bill that, if passed, it would mean many jobs would be lost and it would damage our economy.

Here is the email from the Hon. Jack Layton:
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Thank you for your previous email outlining your concern for the environment. I am taking this opportunity to provide an update on recent developments in Parliament.

Recently our Climate Change Accountability Act (Bill C-311) came up for final vote and was passed by Parliament. Our Act means checks on big polluters, practical measures to fight climate change, and cleaner air to breathe.

Now, for our climate change plan to become law, it must pass through the Senate. For more information on how Bill C-311 works and how you can help get C-311 through the Senate, please visit:
www.ndp.ca/C311-adopted.

I also invite you to check out the following links that outline our ideas on how to protect our environment:
www.ndp.ca/platform/environment/aplanthatwillwork, and www.ndp.ca/platform/environment/newenergyeconomy.

Again, I appreciate the time you have taken to make your voice heard. Feel free to share my email with your friends and family. All the best.

Sincerely,

Jack Layton, MP (Toronto-Danforth)
Leader, Canada's New Democrats