But the judge included strong words for the government, saying the Ontario Conservatives climate change strategy ‘falls severely short’
The climate lawsuit filed against the Ontario government by seven young people in Ontario, including Sudbury’s own Sophia Mathur, has been dismissed by Superior Court Justice Marie-Andrée Vermette. The lawsuit was launched in November 2019 with the support of environmental law charity Ecojustice.
"By not taking steps to reduce GHG in the province further, Ontario is contributing to an increase in the risk of death and in the risks faced by the Applicants and others," Vermette wrote in the decision. Justice Vermette agreed with the applicants on several key points, including that the case is justiciable, meaning that Canadian courts can hear and decide Charter-based cases that challenge specific legislation or state action – such as climate targets and plans. Vermette also stated that:
A press release from Ecojustice states the group of young people will be appealing the decision to Ontario's Court of Appeal. “Around the world, legal challenges are becoming a powerful tool for young people to hold their governments accountable for climate action,” said Ecojustice lawyer Danielle Gallant in a release. “While this decision is disappointing, we remain inspired by the courage and determination of these young applicants to advocate for a better, safer future for us all. We remain behind them to support their fight, to the Court of Appeal and beyond.
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