In a campaign, actions speak louder than words and on Friday, Andrew Scheer's decision to take a pass on the climate march could not but speak loudly as to the depth or lack thereof of his party's commitment to tackling climate change.
Politicians, activists and pollsters alike seem to recognize that, while climate change is a concern across the country ahead of the federal election, people in Quebec seem particularly engaged.
The group, which says climate change is not caused by carbon-dioxide emissions but rather by the sun, says Elections Canada is right to keep a close eye on campaign-period communications.
The Trudeau Liberals would hold an edge if Canadians are worried about the causes, but if they are more worried about who can best help Canadians adapt to the new reality posed by climate change, that edge disappears, writes Thomas Walkom.
