Call the Minister of Finance and tell her to regulate fossil banks!

Let’s cut to the chase. You already know fossil fuels are at the root of the climate crisis. But did you know Canada’s biggest banks are among the worst 15 fossil fuel funders in the world? [1] They are using our money to fund the climate crisis.

It’s high time we #TakeCashOutofCarbon.

You can help make this happen by joining our day of action and calling Minister Freeland now to urge her to defund fossil fuels—because banks are not acting fast enough.

Over 10,000 supporters like you have already sent messages to MPs to ask them to support aligning the financial system with the Paris Agreement. [2] With over 60 MPs across four different parties supporting our demand, the next step is to turn the pressure up by calling Minister Freeland to get her on board. [3]

Tell Freeland to #TakeCashOutOfCarbon by giving her a call now!

Tips for the call:

Be polite and respectful to Minister Freeland’s staff— because we want her to take action.
As long as you are accurate and honest in your statements, you don’t need to memorize all the facts and figures. Speak from your heart as a concerned member of the public. You can also use our talking points as a quick and easy script.
Get a commitment!
Don’t forget to ask the staff if Freeland can commit to publicly supporting the regulation of Canadian financial institutions and their alignment with the Paris Climate Agreement.
She should also commit to raising this issue within her party and/or work with other parties to regulate banks.

Talking points

Why you’re calling: Hi, I’m [your name], and I’m calling because I want Minister Freeland to publicly support the regulation of Canadian financial institutions and their alignment with the Paris Climate Agreement.
Why this issue is important for you: By funding fossil fuels, the main driver of climate change, financial institutions are harming communities, nature, and the climate. Collectively, Canada’s Big Five banks have provided over $1 trillion [1000 billion] to fossil fuels since the Paris Climate Agreement was signed, and this needs to change right away.
Why Freeland?: Freeland has the power to include measures in the upcoming 2024 spring budget that will push banks to shift their investments from fossil fuels to renewable energy. She can also ensure that the budget supports and upholds Indigenous rights and, as Deputy Prime Minister, she plays a crucial role in holding the government accountable for meeting its climate commitments.
Ask commitment: Is it possible for Chrystia Freeland to confirm that they will publicly support the regulation of Canadian financial institutions and their alignment with the Paris Climate Agreement?

Sources:

[1]https://www.bankingonclimatechaos.org

[2] https://act.greenpeace.ca/en-ca/defund-fossil-fuels

[3] https://www.noscommunes.ca/members/en/105480/motions/12396258