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flag Ontario repealed climate targets just before a youth climate trial, undermining the case's legal basis.

flag A landmark youth climate lawsuit in Ontario is on hold after the provincial government repealed the emission-reduction targets that were central to the case, just days before a scheduled hearing. flag The seven young plaintiffs, now aged 18 to 19, had argued the 2018 weakening of climate targets violated their Charter rights by endangering their health and future, allowing an estimated 200 million additional tons of carbon emissions. flag The case, which had reached the Court of Appeal and was set for a new trial after the Supreme Court declined to hear it, now faces uncertainty as the legal foundation has been removed. flag Lead counsel called the repeal a strategic move to avoid accountability. flag Ecojustice plans to argue the case should proceed, while the Ford government cited economic concerns and ongoing investments in energy efficiency. flag The youth plaintiffs, who have experienced worsening extreme weather, say the government’s actions underscore the urgency of climate action.

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