Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland: Invest in our Just Recovery

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BREAKING: Finance Minister Bill Morneau just resigned — and Chrystia Freeland named as his replacement.¹

Changing finance ministers in the midst of one of the biggest economic crises in Canadian history — during a global pandemic — is a risky move.

But political insiders say Morneau blocked investments that would not only tackle the pandemic — but build resilience against the climate emergency.²

His departure is an incredible opportunity to invest in a clean economy and stronger public services that benefit all of us.

There’s massive public support for an economic recovery that puts people before profits, tackles the climate emergency, invests in our health and respects Indigenous rights.^3,4 But we need to make sure Minister Freeland knows it. The first step is for thousands of us to send a direct message to Minister Freeland: invest in our Just Recovery.

Send Minister Freeland a message now.

Chrystia Freeland: Invest in our Just Recovery

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Congratulations on your new appointment.

The decisions you make as finance minister will shape Canada for years to come. Top economists and policy experts say this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to invest in a clean economy and stronger public services.

To rebuild our country better and stronger after COVID-19, it’s critical that we address the intersecting crises facing society. Any economic recovery plan must uphold the six principles of a Just Recovery:

-Put our health first, with no exceptions. 
-Strengthen the social security net and ensure relief flows directly to people.
-Prioritize workers and communities — that means no corporate bailouts.
-Tackle the climate crisis and build resilience against future crises.
-Build equity across communities, generations and borders.
-Uphold Indigenous rights and work in partnership with Indigenous peoples.

I also urge you to apply ambitious climate conditions to stimulus and funding programs, to ensure that any stimulus package moves us towards zero emissions by 2050.

The public is counting on you to invest in a Just Recovery from COVID-19 that puts people before profits.

Sincerely,

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Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland

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