Invest in climate solutions

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Ask your MLA to commit to climate solutions that improve affordability for everyday people.

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Your MLA
I’m writing as a constituent to urge you to commit to urgent, science-based climate action as outlined in the BC Climate Emergency Campaign’s 2025 Progress Report: https://bcclimateemergency.ca/progress-report The report delivers a stark warning: BC's gamble on the risky, boom or bust LNG industry will cancel out climate progress in every other sector, while everyday people pay the price. Climate change is an economic issue. British Columbians are already experiencing immense financial, social, and health burdens due to climate change. We’re paying more for food to feed our families, energy costs are going up, and insurance is more expensive. People living in communities across BC have been displaced by wildfires and floods, and thousands have lost their homes or face costly repairs. As my elected representative, I am asking you to commit to: • Stop the approval of new fossil fuel infrastructure; • Renew and strengthen CleanBC; • End fossil fuel subsidies and make big polluters pay; • Invest in climate solutions. 83% of Canadians want government to take action on climate change. I call on you to implement climate policies that will cut pollution, reduce energy and transportation costs, create sustainable jobs, build healthier communities, and improve energy security, all of which are critically important given the current geo-political context. I look forward to your response and to seeing your public commitment to real climate action that invests in our health, our economy, and our future.
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Why should you send a letter to your MLA?

Your MLA works for you—but they only act when they hear from constituents. Sending a letter is one of the most effective ways to demand climate leadership.

Right now, BC is off track on climate targets, while decisions being made today will lock in pollution and higher costs for decades. Your voice can help shift those decisions toward solutions that protect our health, communities, and future, while making life more affordable for everyday people.

Tips to personalize your letter

Personalized letters have a bigger impact than template letters. Here are some tips to make it personal.

Introduce yourself
Who are you? Where do you live? What is your role in the community?
Why do you care?
"I'm a business owner in [community], and I'm worried about rising insurance costs..." or "I'm a mother and I care about my children's future..."
Tell your story and perspective
How have you been impacted by climate change? Extreme heat, wildfires, floods, severe storms, drought have impacted hundreds of thousands of people across BC.
Keep it short
A few personalized lines are all you need.
Ask for something specific
We need our MLAs to implement policies that will build a safer and healthier British Columbia, and reduce costs for everyday people.

What else can you do?

Help us recruit signatories for the BC Climate Emergency Campaign's open letter. Sign the open letter on behalf of your business. If you're a member of a faith group, community group, or labour union, ask the organization to sign on. You can see the list of 640 signatories here.
Meet with your MLA to deliver a physical copy of the report and demand urgent climate action. We have a number of trainings coming up and resources to support you. Email: coordinator@bcclimateemergency.ca

About the BC Climate Emergency Campaign

In September 2021, a broad coalition of 200 organizational signatories published an open letter calling on the BC government to commit to ten urgent climate actions.

Four years later, the open letter has more than 640 signatories representing over 2.2 million British Columbians.

The annual progress reports evaluate the BC government's progress on implementing these ten urgent climate actions every year.