Manitobans advocate for change on Earth Day – Winnipeg [Video]

April 22 marks Earth Day, a day to honour the planet and also bring awareness of what action needs to be taken.

“People are concerned about the environment, and it’s time to get going and fix things and not just talk about them,” said Pat Wally, the chair of Seniors for Climate Manitoba.

Wally, and hundreds of others, gathered outside of the Manitoba Legislative building Tuesday to encourage the government to make a plan on how they can reach their 2030 climate goals.

“We also need to increase our use of renewables, on a national basis we need to reinforce the East-West Tie Line, we need to protect our water — there are so many issues,” Wally said.

Meanwhile, inside the legislative building, hundreds of others gathered to celebrate Earth Day.

Curt Hull, the project director with Climate Change Connection says it’s a good reminder we have to work together for change.

“We have …