Stephen Thomas
@stephenjwt.bsky.social
I believe a better world is possible. Climate justice, solidarity and energy policy.
Clean Energy Manager w/ @davidsuzukifdn.bsky.social
Board Member w/ @canrac.bsky.social
Views my own. Nova Scotian settler living in unceded Tiohtià:ke/Montreal. He/Him
Clean Energy Manager w/ @davidsuzukifdn.bsky.social
Board Member w/ @canrac.bsky.social
Views my own. Nova Scotian settler living in unceded Tiohtià:ke/Montreal. He/Him
Minister Steven Guilbeault resigns from federal cabinet over this today, and calls it a "serious mistake" to remove the Clean Electricity Regulations in his resignation letter.
Couldn't agree more.
#cdnpoli #climate #renewables #cleanelectricity #EnergySky
montrealgazette.com/news/canada_...
Couldn't agree more.
#cdnpoli #climate #renewables #cleanelectricity #EnergySky
montrealgazette.com/news/canada_...
November 27, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Minister Steven Guilbeault resigns from federal cabinet over this today, and calls it a "serious mistake" to remove the Clean Electricity Regulations in his resignation letter.
Couldn't agree more.
#cdnpoli #climate #renewables #cleanelectricity #EnergySky
montrealgazette.com/news/canada_...
Couldn't agree more.
#cdnpoli #climate #renewables #cleanelectricity #EnergySky
montrealgazette.com/news/canada_...
Everything in this MOU is bad.
Likely overlooked is the suspension of the Clean Electricity Regulations in Alberta (which will surely lead to them being removed everywhere)
They would have saved 181 Mt of GHGs.
Thousands of people fought for years to get these regs. Less than a year later. Gone.
Likely overlooked is the suspension of the Clean Electricity Regulations in Alberta (which will surely lead to them being removed everywhere)
They would have saved 181 Mt of GHGs.
Thousands of people fought for years to get these regs. Less than a year later. Gone.
November 27, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Everything in this MOU is bad.
Likely overlooked is the suspension of the Clean Electricity Regulations in Alberta (which will surely lead to them being removed everywhere)
They would have saved 181 Mt of GHGs.
Thousands of people fought for years to get these regs. Less than a year later. Gone.
Likely overlooked is the suspension of the Clean Electricity Regulations in Alberta (which will surely lead to them being removed everywhere)
They would have saved 181 Mt of GHGs.
Thousands of people fought for years to get these regs. Less than a year later. Gone.
🌊✊ Civil Society Rejects Northwest Coast Oil Pipeline
40+ organizations stand with Coastal First Nations to protect the north Pacific coast. Oil tankers put communities, wildlife, and our climate at risk.
💧 No consent. No plan. No pipeline.
📢 full statement below!
#EnergySky #Climate #cdnpoli
40+ organizations stand with Coastal First Nations to protect the north Pacific coast. Oil tankers put communities, wildlife, and our climate at risk.
💧 No consent. No plan. No pipeline.
📢 full statement below!
#EnergySky #Climate #cdnpoli
November 26, 2025 at 1:34 PM
🌊✊ Civil Society Rejects Northwest Coast Oil Pipeline
40+ organizations stand with Coastal First Nations to protect the north Pacific coast. Oil tankers put communities, wildlife, and our climate at risk.
💧 No consent. No plan. No pipeline.
📢 full statement below!
#EnergySky #Climate #cdnpoli
40+ organizations stand with Coastal First Nations to protect the north Pacific coast. Oil tankers put communities, wildlife, and our climate at risk.
💧 No consent. No plan. No pipeline.
📢 full statement below!
#EnergySky #Climate #cdnpoli
❗I'm so excited to talk with Dr. David Suzuki, Melina Laboucan-Massimo and Jordyn Burnouf - three of my movement heroes.
⚡We'll be talking about all things renewable power, and how it can bring the benefits we need at the global scale, and at the local.
📅 Dec 4th - link below!
#EnergySky
⚡We'll be talking about all things renewable power, and how it can bring the benefits we need at the global scale, and at the local.
📅 Dec 4th - link below!
#EnergySky
November 23, 2025 at 1:25 AM
❗I'm so excited to talk with Dr. David Suzuki, Melina Laboucan-Massimo and Jordyn Burnouf - three of my movement heroes.
⚡We'll be talking about all things renewable power, and how it can bring the benefits we need at the global scale, and at the local.
📅 Dec 4th - link below!
#EnergySky
⚡We'll be talking about all things renewable power, and how it can bring the benefits we need at the global scale, and at the local.
📅 Dec 4th - link below!
#EnergySky
🚨Climate Action Tracker updated Canada's analysis and it is BAD.🚨
Canada's weakening of climate action has been re-evaluated to now be in-line with levels of warming that likely can't support human civilization (4C+).
So... not great!
climateactiontracker.org/countries/ca...
#cdnpoli #climate
Canada's weakening of climate action has been re-evaluated to now be in-line with levels of warming that likely can't support human civilization (4C+).
So... not great!
climateactiontracker.org/countries/ca...
#cdnpoli #climate
November 18, 2025 at 3:51 PM
🚨Climate Action Tracker updated Canada's analysis and it is BAD.🚨
Canada's weakening of climate action has been re-evaluated to now be in-line with levels of warming that likely can't support human civilization (4C+).
So... not great!
climateactiontracker.org/countries/ca...
#cdnpoli #climate
Canada's weakening of climate action has been re-evaluated to now be in-line with levels of warming that likely can't support human civilization (4C+).
So... not great!
climateactiontracker.org/countries/ca...
#cdnpoli #climate
Good things, also, can happen!
November 5, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Good things, also, can happen!
November 4, 2025 at 10:45 PM
So much work to do as a country, and among our coalitions to re-focus on the bold, generational investments that Canada needs.
An east-west grid based on #renewables will bring down the cost of energy, create thousands of jobs, support workers and Indigenous leadership.
We'll keep pushing.
7/7
An east-west grid based on #renewables will bring down the cost of energy, create thousands of jobs, support workers and Indigenous leadership.
We'll keep pushing.
7/7
November 4, 2025 at 10:03 PM
So much work to do as a country, and among our coalitions to re-focus on the bold, generational investments that Canada needs.
An east-west grid based on #renewables will bring down the cost of energy, create thousands of jobs, support workers and Indigenous leadership.
We'll keep pushing.
7/7
An east-west grid based on #renewables will bring down the cost of energy, create thousands of jobs, support workers and Indigenous leadership.
We'll keep pushing.
7/7
🚩A huge red flag is this mention of Canada amending the Canadian Environmental Protection Act - this will be to allow 'Equivalency Agreements' to last for more than 5 years.
This smells strongly of a set-up to weaken the Clean Electricity Regulations and other climate regs.
5/x
This smells strongly of a set-up to weaken the Clean Electricity Regulations and other climate regs.
5/x
November 4, 2025 at 10:03 PM
🚩A huge red flag is this mention of Canada amending the Canadian Environmental Protection Act - this will be to allow 'Equivalency Agreements' to last for more than 5 years.
This smells strongly of a set-up to weaken the Clean Electricity Regulations and other climate regs.
5/x
This smells strongly of a set-up to weaken the Clean Electricity Regulations and other climate regs.
5/x
Generally, there is little detail in "Climate Competitiveness Strategy" except gutting regulations, and signalling stronger industrial carbon pricing.
On #electricity, they re-commit to NZ by 2050 (confirming the walk-back NZ by 2035), and re-commit to the CER. Which is better than cutting it.
4/x
On #electricity, they re-commit to NZ by 2050 (confirming the walk-back NZ by 2035), and re-commit to the CER. Which is better than cutting it.
4/x
November 4, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Generally, there is little detail in "Climate Competitiveness Strategy" except gutting regulations, and signalling stronger industrial carbon pricing.
On #electricity, they re-commit to NZ by 2050 (confirming the walk-back NZ by 2035), and re-commit to the CER. Which is better than cutting it.
4/x
On #electricity, they re-commit to NZ by 2050 (confirming the walk-back NZ by 2035), and re-commit to the CER. Which is better than cutting it.
4/x
On new measures for #renewables and Canada's east-west #electricity, there is very little detail in Budget 2025.
Vague gestures toward "exploring initiatives", but nothing concrete yet on the bold, generational investments we need on renewables, transmission, Indigenous-led projects
#cdnpoli
3/x
Vague gestures toward "exploring initiatives", but nothing concrete yet on the bold, generational investments we need on renewables, transmission, Indigenous-led projects
#cdnpoli
3/x
November 4, 2025 at 10:03 PM
On new measures for #renewables and Canada's east-west #electricity, there is very little detail in Budget 2025.
Vague gestures toward "exploring initiatives", but nothing concrete yet on the bold, generational investments we need on renewables, transmission, Indigenous-led projects
#cdnpoli
3/x
Vague gestures toward "exploring initiatives", but nothing concrete yet on the bold, generational investments we need on renewables, transmission, Indigenous-led projects
#cdnpoli
3/x
This budget is sure to be a doozy, with lots of bad, and hopefully some good.
I'll be looking out for big investments in an east-west grid based on #renewables, including:
🗼$20B for transmission and grid upgrades
🏡$6.5B for efficiency
🤝$5B for Indigenous-led projects
👷♀️key labour supports
#cdpoli
I'll be looking out for big investments in an east-west grid based on #renewables, including:
🗼$20B for transmission and grid upgrades
🏡$6.5B for efficiency
🤝$5B for Indigenous-led projects
👷♀️key labour supports
#cdpoli
November 4, 2025 at 7:53 PM
This budget is sure to be a doozy, with lots of bad, and hopefully some good.
I'll be looking out for big investments in an east-west grid based on #renewables, including:
🗼$20B for transmission and grid upgrades
🏡$6.5B for efficiency
🤝$5B for Indigenous-led projects
👷♀️key labour supports
#cdpoli
I'll be looking out for big investments in an east-west grid based on #renewables, including:
🗼$20B for transmission and grid upgrades
🏡$6.5B for efficiency
🤝$5B for Indigenous-led projects
👷♀️key labour supports
#cdpoli
Proud to join 48 organizations across Canada calling on PM @mark-carney.bsky.social to reject giving public funds to Big Oil's Pathways Alliance Carbon Capture and Storage project. CCS is not nation-building, it is greenwashing.
Read the joint letter: environmentaldefence.ca/report/joint...
Read the joint letter: environmentaldefence.ca/report/joint...
November 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Proud to join 48 organizations across Canada calling on PM @mark-carney.bsky.social to reject giving public funds to Big Oil's Pathways Alliance Carbon Capture and Storage project. CCS is not nation-building, it is greenwashing.
Read the joint letter: environmentaldefence.ca/report/joint...
Read the joint letter: environmentaldefence.ca/report/joint...
I’m desperate for the day that the CBC is one of the outlets that stops taking oily money for ads from the lying liars in the fossil fuel industry.
I get that our public broadcaster needs some extra cash in this trying time, but it’s ugly petrostate bullshit.
I get that our public broadcaster needs some extra cash in this trying time, but it’s ugly petrostate bullshit.
October 28, 2025 at 3:41 AM
I’m desperate for the day that the CBC is one of the outlets that stops taking oily money for ads from the lying liars in the fossil fuel industry.
I get that our public broadcaster needs some extra cash in this trying time, but it’s ugly petrostate bullshit.
I get that our public broadcaster needs some extra cash in this trying time, but it’s ugly petrostate bullshit.
Looking forward to checking out this @environmentaldefence.ca webinar on "Exposing Big Oil’s Playbook" with @emilyeaton.bsky.social, Martin Lukacs, Mary Stuart and @e-belliveau.bsky.social
check it out here:
us02web.zoom.us/j/87346275098
check it out here:
us02web.zoom.us/j/87346275098
October 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Looking forward to checking out this @environmentaldefence.ca webinar on "Exposing Big Oil’s Playbook" with @emilyeaton.bsky.social, Martin Lukacs, Mary Stuart and @e-belliveau.bsky.social
check it out here:
us02web.zoom.us/j/87346275098
check it out here:
us02web.zoom.us/j/87346275098
“House prices in Halifax are 74 per cent higher on average than what the typical household can afford.“
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
October 10, 2025 at 1:20 PM
“House prices in Halifax are 74 per cent higher on average than what the typical household can afford.“
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
We can have nice things!
October 8, 2025 at 9:45 PM
We can have nice things!
Jasmine Charlene Cardinal, 23, has been missing since Sept 20th. Her family and the broader Lubicon Cree community are asking for support in the ongoing search.
Please give what you can and circulate this fundraiser (Details in link - all funds to her mother):
www.gofundme.com/f/fund-searc...
Please give what you can and circulate this fundraiser (Details in link - all funds to her mother):
www.gofundme.com/f/fund-searc...
October 8, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Jasmine Charlene Cardinal, 23, has been missing since Sept 20th. Her family and the broader Lubicon Cree community are asking for support in the ongoing search.
Please give what you can and circulate this fundraiser (Details in link - all funds to her mother):
www.gofundme.com/f/fund-searc...
Please give what you can and circulate this fundraiser (Details in link - all funds to her mother):
www.gofundme.com/f/fund-searc...
A staggering 1 in 4 Canadians faced climate impacts in their communities this summer. The evidence in clear: we need to invest in nation-building, not nation-burning, projects. Read more about what communities are facing — and why we’re saying #ElbowsUpforClimate: elbowsupforclimate.ca
October 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
A staggering 1 in 4 Canadians faced climate impacts in their communities this summer. The evidence in clear: we need to invest in nation-building, not nation-burning, projects. Read more about what communities are facing — and why we’re saying #ElbowsUpforClimate: elbowsupforclimate.ca
Couldn’t be more proud to stand alongside 17 allied organizations on Parliament Hill this week calling for an East-West grid based on renewables + respect for workers’ and Indigenous rights
@yoursacredearth.bsky.social @cape-acme.bsky.social @climatecaucus.bsky.social @ibewinternational.bsky.social
@yoursacredearth.bsky.social @cape-acme.bsky.social @climatecaucus.bsky.social @ibewinternational.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Couldn’t be more proud to stand alongside 17 allied organizations on Parliament Hill this week calling for an East-West grid based on renewables + respect for workers’ and Indigenous rights
@yoursacredearth.bsky.social @cape-acme.bsky.social @climatecaucus.bsky.social @ibewinternational.bsky.social
@yoursacredearth.bsky.social @cape-acme.bsky.social @climatecaucus.bsky.social @ibewinternational.bsky.social
Today’s #DrawTheLine actions in Ottawa were beautiful.
September 20, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Today’s #DrawTheLine actions in Ottawa were beautiful.
September 20, 2025 at 12:51 PM
September 19, 2025 at 4:48 AM
It's insane how the Alberta gov has blocked billions in investment in it's province, and committed itself to more expensive and polluting electricity by blocking wind and solar.
Alberta was Canada's leader in #renewables. No longer.
#abpoli #cdnpoli #EnergySky
www.pembina.org/media-releas...
Alberta was Canada's leader in #renewables. No longer.
#abpoli #cdnpoli #EnergySky
www.pembina.org/media-releas...
August 26, 2025 at 1:24 PM
It's insane how the Alberta gov has blocked billions in investment in it's province, and committed itself to more expensive and polluting electricity by blocking wind and solar.
Alberta was Canada's leader in #renewables. No longer.
#abpoli #cdnpoli #EnergySky
www.pembina.org/media-releas...
Alberta was Canada's leader in #renewables. No longer.
#abpoli #cdnpoli #EnergySky
www.pembina.org/media-releas...
