2019's global Fridays for Future climate strikes, led by Greta Thunberg, inspired Canadian leaders and resulted in large-scale youth-led protests in Canadian cities.
2019's Fridays for Future climate strikes, inspired by Swedish activist Greta Thunberg's movement, led to a wave of Canadian climate leaders, including Ashley Torres and Louis Couillard. The strikes, which saw hundreds of thousands of young people worldwide participate, sparked months of concerted activism in Canada, culminating in Thunberg's tour of major cities and massive September strikes regarded as some of the largest youth-led protests in Canadian history. These experiences led many organizers to dedicate their lives to climate justice, form lasting connections, and adapt their strategies in response to the pandemic's impact.
March 15, 2024
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