Young activists are preparing to appeal to Ontario’s highest court to revive their legal challenge against the province’s climate plan. Premier Doug Ford’s government created uncertainty by significantly altering its climate legislation just before facing scrutiny over its weakened 2018 emissions target in court. Previous court rulings highlighted the substantial gap between the emissions target and the necessary level to mitigate severe climate impacts, which lacked a clear scientific rationale. The government cited U.S. tariffs and economic instability as reasons for repealing the legal obligation to establish emissions reduction goals and regularly update the climate plan. This move, perceived by some legal experts as an evasion of responsibility, directly impacted the youth-led challenge based on that legislation. A lawyer representing the climate activists urged the Appeal Court to reconsider the case and make a definitive ruling on whether Ontario’s climate strategy infringes on the Charter. The lawyer emphasized the urgency of addressing the climate crisis and the importance of upholding accountability in the face of government actions aimed at circumventing scrutiny. The Canadian Press has reached out to the province for comment. Ontario’s highest court is anticipated to determine the potential reopening of the case following the submission of written arguments by both parties by April.