The 2025 federal election is an opportunity for Canadians to elect the federal government they believe can chart a path toward a sustainable future for this country.
Ecojustice, along with Environmental Defence and Shift, sent to a survey to federal parties on their plans to integrate climate action into Canada’s financial system. You can view the full responses to the questionnaire sent to the federal parties on climate-related policies for banks, pension funds, and insurance companies ahead of the election here.
The survey included questions about aligning the financial system with climate action and ensuring that financial sector rules are guided by independent climate expertise. Three parties answered yes to both questions (the Bloc Québécois, the Green Party, and the New Democratic Party). The Liberal Party did not select yes or no and provided a comment instead. No response was received from the Conservative Party.
“While our global peers are building competitive, climate-resilient economies, Canada risks falling further behind — held back by outdated financial policies that ignore the perils of climate change. As we brace for economic, political, and climate storms, our next government must meet the moment with leadership that is not only courageous, but strategic and forward-looking. Future-proofing our financial system is no longer optional — it’s necessary to ensure economic stability, maintain a competitive edge, and safeguard public interest from the growing costs of climate change. We are counting on the next federal government to put forward climate-aligned finance legislation that bolsters our financial system into one that works for us, not against us,” shared Karine Peloffy, Lawyer & Sustainable Finance Lead at Ecojustice.
Ecojustice is a registered charity, which means we must be non-partisan in our election related commentary. While we cannot advocate for or against any political party or candidate, we continue to advocate strongly for better environmental laws and policies that will build a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future for everyone in Canada.
The election is on April 28, 2025. Be sure to get out and vote!
