VICTORIA--Students joined together this week to launch the Generations Campaign and cross-Canada tour to send a message to federal policy makers that greater action is needed to combat climate change. The Canadian Federation of Students and the David Suzuki Foundation have teamed up to bring events to universities and colleges across the country.

"Decisions made and not made in corporate boardrooms and Parliament often reverberate well into the future, having the greatest impact on today's youth and children," said Dr. David Suzuki. "Youth have every right to demand that their concerns and future play a greater role in those decisions that are being made."

The Generations Campaign will bring keynote speakers like Dr. David Suzuki to over 30 Canadian campuses this fall to discuss the importance of action in the fight against climate change. The tour will highlight ways in which students across the country are making a difference in their homes, campuses and local communities, and pressure the federal government to take action against climate change.

"Poll after poll confirms that the environment is the number one concern for Canadians in all demographics, including youth," said Amanda Aziz, National Chairperson of the Canadian Federation of Students. "Students across the country are doing incredible work to green their campuses and live more sustainably. The federal government needs to step up and support these actions."

Founded in 1981, the Canadian Federation of Students is Canada's largest student organization, uniting over one-half million students from all ten provinces. For more information on the Generations Campaign, please visit www.generationstour.ca.