Join Us on Parliament Hill for Climate Action!
Citizens’ Climate Lobby Canada, Grand(m)others Act to Save the Planet, For Our Grandchildren and Seniors for Climate Action Now, warmly invite you to a non-partisan and uplifting gathering as Parliament returns. And if an election is called, we are still doing it!
The Baby Carriage Climate Campaign
📅 Date: Monday, March 24, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Parliament Hill
💬 Sign up here
Outline of the event
11:00 am – set-up. If you are an organizer please arrive at this time.
11:30 am – people can begin to start gathering and socialize and receive instructions on the dance and the singing.
12:05 pm – short speeches and activities ending in a flashmob dance to the Bee Gees Stayin’ Alive
Event Agenda
- Welcome & Land Acknowledgement: Hosted by our wonderful emcees, Vanessa Fiore & Bill McElree
- A Mother’s Perspective on Climate Change: With a heartfelt reflection on climate and a powerful closing chant, Cathy Orlando, National Director, Citizens’ Climate Lobby Canada
- A Grandfather’s Perspective on Climate Change: Sharing wisdom and closing with the inspiring Song for the Climate, Guy Hanchet, For Our Grandchildren
- A Youth’s Perspective on Climate Change: Hear from a young leader on the frontlines of climate advocacy, Alex Neufeldt, Leader, Citizens’ Climate Lobby – National Capital Region, & Plaintiff in the Ontario Mathur et al case
- Climate Through Dance & Words – by Seniors For Climate Action NOW – Ottawa: Listen to their words and then join them in their dance to the Bee Gees Stayin’ Alive
- Media Moment: Photos & Videos Stick around for an improvisational media capture—details to come tomorrow!
Rain or shine, we are moving forward—just like the climate movement itself! Please dress accordingly and bring your energy, passion, and commitment to change.
Key Messages:
🔴 Later Is Too Late
💙Protect What We Love / Elbows Up
🗳️ Vote for the Next Generation
🔴 Plus tard, c’est trop tard
💙 Protéger ce que nous aimons / Coudes en l’air
🗳️ Votez pour la prochaine génération
Canadian flags or any flag that is flown with love in your heart is welcome. We will have placards and flags. If you bring your own please keep all messaging non-partisan, in alignment with our key messages for the event and suitable for the children present.
Les drapeaux canadiens ou tout autre drapeau arboré avec de l’amour dans le cœur sont les bienvenus. Nous aurons des pancartes et des drapeaux. Si vous apportez les vôtres, veillez à ce qu’ils soient non partisans, conformes aux messages clés de l’événement et adaptés aux enfants présents.
Why are we doing this?
Why Are We Doing This?
We are raising the urgency of the climate crisis. Research shows that public mobilizations increase awareness and concern about climate change. Learn more here.
At a time of rising global anxiety—fueled by Trump, Musk, and other disruptive forces—we believe in the power of community, action, and even a little fun to bring hope and momentum.
Who should come?
Who Should Come?
👶 Babies and baby carriages, and everyone who wants to preserve a liveable planet for future generations.
🌍 A non-partisan, intergenerational event led by intergenerational groups, urging all federal parties and MPs to commit to credible climate action in the upcoming election and citizenry to vote for the climate.
🌿 Our goal: To build the political will to protect future generations and ensure a liveable planet.
Helpful advice
If you come across trolls or hostile fake media outlets, the best approach is to simply ignore them. Engaging only gives them more attention. Instead, quietly let others know to do the same. Stay focused on spreading accurate information and positive solutions! 😊
