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 Dear Friend, Nobody saw it coming. Yet we must prepare for more. In less than 24 hours, a tropical storm approaching the coast unexpectedly transformed into a devastating category 5 hurricane. Storm Otis, fueled by record-warm coastal waters, ravaged the Mexican city of Acapulco on October 25. The impact was far worse than anyone had anticipated, with monstrous 265 km/h winds whipping the city, instead of the forecasted 100 km/h. At least 39 lives were lost, and hundreds of apartment buildings were torn to shreds. The images are heart-wrenching. Otis is a stark reminder of the unpredictability of our dangerous new climate reality. It serves as an urgent call to action. With your support, Green MPs like Mike Morrice can drive the bold solutions we desperately need. When Mike introduced Motion 92 in Parliament urging a windfall tax on Big Oil profits, he took aim right at the heart of the climate crisis driving extreme weather events. Last week, we learnt from the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) that this tax could provide Canada with an additional $4.2 billion to transition our economy away from fossil fuels, combat climate change, reduce inequalities, and prepare our communities for the challenges ahead. Green MPs have the solutions our country needs. This is funding our country urgently needs, and we need you to help us make sure our government hears our collective voice. With your unwavering support and commitment, we are building a movement that will take Ottawa by storm. With your help, we can undergo our own "rapid intensification" to prepare for the next election, grow our elected caucus and prevent Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilèvre from backtracking on Canada's climate commitments. Your contribution can make a significant impact in our fight for a greener, more sustainable future for all Canadians. Together, we can weather the storms and create a brighter tomorrow. Thank you for your continued support. Jonathan Pedneault Green Party of Canada
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