Ontario's top court orders new hearing in youth climate case

A group of young people argue Ontario's weakened emission target is a violation of their Charter rights. On Thursday, the Appeal Court of Ontario declined to rule on that question, but said lower courts shouldn't have dismissed the case, which will now require a new hearing.

Ontario's top court orders new hearing in youth climate case
A group of young Ontarians, supported by Ecojustice, is suing the province of Ontario over what they say is climate change inaction.

A group of young people argue Ontario's weakened emission target is a violation of their Charter rights. On Thursday, the Appeal Court of Ontario declined to rule on that question, but said lower courts shouldn't have dismissed the case, which will now require a new hearing.