New report to be released in Ottawa on Tuesday Nov. 22 shows deep emission reductions critical

November 18, 2005 -

WHAT:
The David Suzuki Foundation and the Pembina Institute will release a new climate change report in Ottawa on Tuesday November 22. Released one week before the start of the United Nations climate change conference in Montreal, the report shows that Canada needs to go far beyond its Kyoto targets if it is to meaningfully address climate change. The report analyzes the latest scientific research showing why deep reductions are essential and calls on Canada to show leadership at the Montreal conference.

WHEN:
Tuesday November 22, 2005, 11:00 a.m.

WHERE:
Charles Lynch Press Theatre, Centre Block, Parliament Hill, Ottawa

WHO:
Dr. Matthew Bramley, report author, director of the Pembina Institute’s climate change program
Dale Marshall, climate change policy analyst with the Suzuki Foundation

For more information, contact:

Matthew Bramley
Director, climate change
Pembina Institute
819-483-6288, ext. 26
Cell: 819-210-6115

Dale Marshall
Climate change policy analyst
David Suzuki Foundation
613-594-8839
Cell: 613-302-9913

Sarah Marchildon
Communications specialist
David Suzuki Foundation
604-732-4228, ext. 237