Climate litigation against Government of SK / SaskPower / CI

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Climate litigation against Government of SK / SaskPower / CIC

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Saskatoon, SK. April 14, 2023

Saskatchewan Power Corporation, Crown Investments Corporation of Saskatchewan, and the Government of Saskatchewan will be challenged in court by Saskatchewan citizens who are deeply concerned about the impacts of dangerous climate change. Climate Justice Saskatoon and seven Saskatchewan residents, aged 15 to 80, filed an application at the Court of King’s Bench on March 31, 2023, claiming that government action to expand gas-fired electricity generation violates our Charter rights to life, security of person, and equality. . . . . MORE

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Court Action - Latest Update (June 8, 2023)

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Our first court date was scheduled to be May 4, 2023, but it was adjourned at the request of opposing counsel to June 6, 2023 (we consented to that adjournment). On June 6, 2023, we only argued the preliminary application to have our minor applicant, Ms. Sabrina Dykstram, who is 15 years old, to be granted standing to participate in this action as though she is an adult. We presented our argument as to why Ms. Dykstra should be granted leave of the court, but the court yesterday reserved its decision (meaning it is likely to issue within a few weeks). We did state to the court that the Applicants are interested in keeping this action moving forward because we are in a climate emergency, but we acknowledge that the court process can take time. . . . .MORE