The letter reminds the Canadian Prime Minister he has 'a privileged opportunity to help lead Canadians towards a better future' and states 'it would be wrong for this generation to make this planet uninhabitable when we know that our children and grandchildren will be forced to deal with the consequences'. Strong words from people who have dedicated their lives to humanity's journey to a better tomorrow.

The letter was released just two days after Canadians from across the country gathered on Parliament Hill to demonstrate and be arrested in the largest to date act of non-violent civil disobedience to protest the Transcanada Keystone XL pipeline and expansion of the oil sands.

The Nobel Women's Initiative is an Ottawa-based organization of women Nobel Peace Laureates who support women around the world working on climate justice and issues related to peace and security.