Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 19, 2026.

Event Details & Call to Action

The 2026 Ottawa Climate March is happening on Saturday, September 19, 2026. We gather at 9:30 AM at Jacques Cartier Park in Gatineau before marching to downtown Ottawa, holding rallies at key locations along the way to make our voices heard.

Call to Volunteers

We need help with marshaling, logistics, sound setups, art creation, and outreach. Fill out our volunteer form and share how you would like to contribute to this year’s Climate March.

Schedule:

• Meeting point Gatineau @ 9:30am, Jacques Cartier Park, Gatineau
• Meeting point Ottawa @ 10:30am, Major Hills Park, Mackenzie Avenue, Ottawa
• End point Ottawa City Hall @ 12:00pm, Ottawa City Hall, Ottawa

Our Demands:

1. Stop Burning Public Dollars on Fossil Fuel and War: The federal government must stop funneling public money into fossil fuel projects and weapons-manufacturing. Taxpayer dollars should not subsidize corporate oil profits and militarization while Canadians burn through their paycheques during a cost-of-living crisis.
2. Stop Burning Climate Protections, Rise to the Emergency: Stop backsliding on environmental laws, and enforce existing commitments. Align all federal policies with Parliament’s climate emergency declaration to protect communities from extreme weather, heat domes, and forest fires.
3. Stop Burning Indigenous Rights and Legal Governance: Uphold Supreme Court rulings on climate action and ensure justice-based Free, Prior, and Informed Consent for any projects impacting Indigenous territories. Indigenous land rights and sovereignty over short-sighted extraction!
4. Stop Burning Through the Public Service: Protect and invest in a capable federal workforce instead of slashing public sector resources. A strong public service is essential to execute the energy transition and emergency response needed to tackle the climate crisis.

Why We Are Marching ?

While the rest of the world advances on climate action, Canada is falling behind—recently ranking 21st out of 22 Western countries on the Global Performance Index. The federal government has canceled, delayed, or watered down key policies, including consumer and industrial carbon pricing, EV mandates, methane regulations, emissions caps, and clean electricity rules. At the same time, billions in taxpayer funds are slated for export pipelines and gas-powered AI data centers through BDC.

Why Protesting Works Now ?

Protests are most effective when a movement has leverage over those in power. A summer of record fires, severe smoke, and extreme weather has deepened public concern and caused voters across Canada to rethink their support for the government. This momentum gives us real leverage, reflected in our core call to action: Stop the Burning. Defend Our Climate.

How You Can Help:

1. Volunteer: We need help with marshaling, logistics, sound setups, art creation, and outreach. Fill out our volunteer form and share how you would like to contribute to this year’s Climate March.
2. Donate: funds go directly toward sound equipment, posters, art supplies, and promotion to increase turnout. Donate here.
3. Share Your Story: If you want to tell our social media person about how this summer’s smoke and extreme weather impacted you, drop us a line.
4. Show Up: Join us on September 19 and bring your friends!

Stay Connected

Follow our social channels and Facebook page for daily updates. See you on the 19th!