CLIMATE TRIAL AMPLIFICATION TOOLKIT

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CLIMATE TRIAL AMPLIFICATION TOOLKIT 〰️

Toolkit for individuals and organizations

Fifteen young Canadians are making history. On October 26, they will walk into a federal courtroom in Vancouver for the first federal youth climate trial in Canadian history.

In La Rose v. His Majesty the King, these youth plaintiffs are asking the court to hold the federal government accountable for violating their constitutional rights and to order a Climate Recovery Plan in line with what the leading science says is necessary to achieve a safe climate.

They showed up for seven years to get here. Now it’s their turn to share their stories and confront their government in court. Use this toolkit to spread the word online, attend trial in person in Vancouver, and make sure these youth don’t stand alone.

If you have further questions after reviewing this Toolkit, please email: info@ourchildrenstrust.org

Check out the La Rose Trial Headquarters, your hub for the latest trial updates, plaintiff stories, resources, and more.

ATTEND TRIAL IN VANCOUVER

For about five weeks, fifteen young Canadians will walk into a federal courtroom in Vancouver and do something no Canadian youth has ever done before. They will take the stand and tell their stories directly to a federal judge, supported by expert witnesses in climate science, renewable energy, children’s health, and economics. After seven years of legal battles to get here, this is the moment that matters most. 

Join Our Children’s Trust and West Coast Environmental Law outside the courthouse to cheer on the youth as they arrive. Then, help pack the courtroom! A watch party at the Vancouver Art Gallery (pavilion on the 4th floor) will livestream court proceedings for supporters. Let's show the world that Canada stands with its youth!

WHAT: La Rose v. His Majesty the King Climate Trial 

WHERE: Federal Court at the Pacific Centre - 701 Georgia Street West, Vancouver, British Columbia

WHEN: Monday, October 26, 2026 | cheer on the plaintiffs at 8:30 AM; court proceedings start at 9:30 AM

ATTEND THE YOUTH V. CANADA RALLY

Whether you’ve followed the case for years or are hearing about it for the first time, join us for this historic moment.

Hear directly from the young plaintiffs and their legal team, hear from community voices, and enjoy live music and performances.

WHAT: Youth v. Canada Climate Rally

WHERE: Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H6

WHEN: Monday, October 26, 2026 | 5:30pm

This event will take place on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

CAN’T ATTEND IN PERSON? WATCH TRIAL ONLINE

The trial can be observed by the public by Zoom webinar for all trial days, and you are welcome to come and go as you please. Registration is required.

Please register as early as you can to ensure you receive approval before the start of trial. Registrations are approved by the Court, so approval will not be immediate.

Recording of any kind is not permitted, including audio, video, photos, and screenshots. Zoom links may not be shared. The registration link may be shared with others so they can register for themselves but the Zoom link for viewing may not be shared.

Please note: Through October 31, US Pacific time matches Vancouver, so proceedings run 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Starting November 1, US clocks go back an hour but Vancouver’s do not, so US Pacific viewers will see proceedings run from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. In Greenwich Mean Time, proceedings run from 4:30 PM to 11:30 PM for the whole trial. 

SPREAD THE WORD ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Help make sure the world is watching! Post using the graphics, captions, and sample video script below to spread the word about this historic trial. You are welcome to adjust the social media copy and/or video script so that it reflects your tone and feels more natural. That said, we ask that you keep the messaging around the facts of the case the same to ensure accuracy.

Please tag Our Children’s Trust and West Coast Environmental Law on social media so we can amplify your post!

SPREAD THE WORD VIA EMAIL

We encourage you to share this email with your network to rally support and attendance for the upcoming trial. You are welcome to update the email so that it reflects your own tone of voice but we ask that you keep the key messaging around the facts of the case as is to ensure accuracy.

Print the Trial & RALLY Flyer

Help spread the word about the historic La Rose climate trial and rally! Print and share the trial flyer with community members, local businesses, and organizations to help build awareness and encourage people to show up in support of the youth.