Say it loud and proud on social media: British Columbians support a lawsuit against Big Oil

Speech bubble graphic with smokestacks in background

Vancouver’s ‘Sue Big Oil’ decision last month generated some loud controversy. The motion was passed in a 6-5 decision, with councillors agreeing to allocate $1 per resident towards a future class action lawsuit by local governments against major fossil fuel companies for the costs of climate change. The historic decision was covered in local and international news […]

HISTORIC WIN: Vancouver votes to fund climate lawsuit against Big Oil

Vancouver Council Vote on motion to fund climate lawsuit

For Immediate Release – July 20, 2022 VANCOUVER/Musqueam, Squamish & Tsleil-Waututh Territories – The Sue Big Oil campaign applauds the City of Vancouver’s historic vote this afternoon [6-5] to allocate funds towards a future class action lawsuit by local governments against global oil and gas companies for climate costs. The commitment is a first step […]