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Canadian Government to be challenged in court for failing to uphold federal climate change law
Lawyers will argue in court that Kyoto commitment broken
TORONTO - Canada will be the first country ever to be brought to court for its failure to comply with domestic law and meet its international commitments to combat global warming. On behalf of Friends of the Earth Canada (FOE), pro-bono lawyers from Paliare Roland Barristers and Ecojustice (formerly Sierra Legal Defence Fund) will be in court challenging the Government of Canada for violating the Kyoto Protocol Implementation Act.
When: Wednesday, June 18, 2008, 9:30 am (FOE and legal representatives will arrive at 8:50 am)
Where: Federal Court, 180 Queen Street West, Suite 200, Toronto Ontario (see map)
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