Canada’s Election and the Trump Effect: Prioritizing Climate Change in News
Event Details:
With the 2025 Canadian federal election in full swing, discussing climate change and how it intersects with other issues like trade and cost of living is critical. Yet, President Donald Trump’s ability to "flood the zone" with controversy and spectacle often drowns out urgent issues like climate change, diverting media attention and public discourse. At the same time, the Trump Administration’s retreat from clean energy presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Canada to lead in the trillion-dollar clean energy transition. So why aren’t we talking about it more?
¶ˇĎăÔ°AV CERi’s latest media analysis shows that while party platforms and polling dominate coverage, climate change is underreported in Canadian election coverage. This event will present our media monitoring report, highlighting key findings and 10 recommendations to improve climate communication during Canadian elections.
Join us on April 16th for a virtual roundtable discussion with climate journalists and climate communication experts on the role of media in shaping climate discourse and the potential of Canada’s role in leading the energy transition in the era of Trump.
