Coal has shaped Saskatchewan’s economy, communities, and energy system, but its future needs to change. Join Climate Justice Saskatoon for an important public panel discussion on coal, climate responsibility, and what a just transition can look like for workers and communities.
Conversations on Coal in Saskatchewan
Thursday, February 19 | 6:00 PM
Cliff Wright Library, 1635 McKercher Dr.
Meet Our Panelists
This panel brings together legal, policy, lived-experience, and transition perspectives:
Glenn Wright
Lawyer
He will speak to the legal landscape surrounding coal and climate accountability.
Christopher Shavetail
A former coal miner
He will share his personal journey leaving the extraction industry and his vision for a transition.
Emily Eaton
Academic
She will explore what a transition away from coal can realistically look like, drawing on research into energy systems and political economy.
Peter Prebble
Director
He iHe is involved in the Saskatchewan Environmental Society’s coal case and will discuss the environmental and public health implications at stake, and the bad example the Saskatchewan government is setting for the global community.
Photo source: Saskatchewan Environmental Society
This event is for anyone interested in climate justice, energy transition, labour, and the future of Saskatchewan. Expect honest conversation, diverse perspectives, and space for thoughtful questions.
Free and open to the public thanks to the support of The Youth Harbour