Just Transition and Beyond Just Transition: Canada in Action - Roundtable Summary Report
Date
2018-08-27
Authors
Flynn, Christopher
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Adapting Canadian Work and Workplaces (ACW)
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Abstract
The Adapting Canadian Work and Workplaces to Respond to Climate Change project (ACW) brought together 38 representatives from Canadian labour unions, environmental advocacy groups, academics, and progressive policy groups to meet in Ottawa on August 27, 2018. This report summarizes their full-day discussion about the issue of Just Transition, what unions have done in Canada and their intentions for the future, including the need for political advocacy. A list of groups and delegates is included.
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Climate change, Canada, Just Transition, Labour unions, Training, Green partnerships