The Blackout Speakout protest defends two core Canadian values; nature and democracy. Since gaining a majority in the House of Commons, current government actions have been direct in attacking charities that support environmental action and democratic discussion. The current Budget Omnibus Bill includes extreme cuts to science and changes 70 laws, including environmental protection.

Success of the Blackout Speakout campaign can be measured by how quickly the federal cabinet rolled out ten ministers at public relations events to 'tell their side of the story'.