Seniors demand climate action in communities across Canada [Video]

Senior activists across Canada are rallying as part of a national call to address climate change.

Protests, parades and education sessions were held on Tuesday in more than 70 communities, and also coincided with National Seniors Day.

In Guelph, Ont., participants started their demonstration with a march to city hall.

“We believe that seniors can have that oomph, and that time and energy, to make a difference and to really push our politicians and also demonstrate to our younger people that we care,” said John Lawson.

Event organizers are from a group called Seniors For Climate Action Now (SCAN). Their goal, they said, is to push elected officials to stop supporting fossil fuels and other high-emitting sectors, to save the environment.

“That requires political action on the part of the federal government, the provincial government and municipal governments,” said Lawson. “That has to happen.”

In Kitchener, Ont., a group gathered …