Common sense won the day when ministers agreed to start the talks about future reductions in carbon pollution. The agreement also opened the door to broader participation from developing countries in the future.

The meeting displayed the groundswell of support for real action on climate change. This was especially visible through the participation of an unparalleled number of mayors, young people, business leaders, and elected representatives from around the world.

The planet is the clear winner, despite tremendous pressure first from the US administration, then from Russia, to slow down progress in curbing global warming. Climate change is real, the solutions are here, and it is time for the world to take firm collective action.

Having successfully hosted the climate talks, Canada must now continue with its extraordinary effort as caretaker to the Kyoto process to ensure that the Montreal momentum translates into real results for the global climate.

Thank you to everyone who took action. With your help we are making a difference.

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