“I was enjoying a rare moment of blue sky in Kamloops, as the rumours were that the election was going to be called,” Currie said.
Addressing the climate crisis is a top priority for Currie – ending fossil-fuel subsidies, strengthening regulations and uniting all parties and governments in the fight against climate change are among his objectives.
He said he became interested in “green” issues after winning a contest 15 years ago where he travelled to Montreal to attend a program hosted by Al Gore.