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SUMMARY:Extreme Heat in Rental Housing: Lessons from New Westminster’s Indoor Cooling By-law
DESCRIPTION:Indoor overheating in rental housing is emerging as a critical public health and equity issue as extreme heat events become more frequent in British Columbia\,  \nJoin Councillor Tasha Henderson to learn how New Westminster is leading with Canada’s first indoor maximum temperature by-law for rental housing. We’ll discuss how municipalities can support tenant safety during heat events\, reduce risks for vulnerable residents\, and advance practical local policies that strengthen community resilience. \nJosephine Schrott\, Senior Program Manager & Policy Analyst with the Community Energy Initiative at Ecotrust Canada\, will also share insights from their recent report Safe Temperatures in BC Rental Housing: Municipal Policy Pathways\, as well as their ongoing work in this area. She will help clarify the authority BC municipalities have to establish a “right to cooling” and maximum indoor temperature bylaws\, and outline potential policy pathways to improve the thermal safety of renters across the province. \n– \nThis Chapter is facilitated by Councillor Will Cole-Hamilton and is open to current and former local elected leaders who are members of Climate Caucus. \nMembers receive calendar invites to these calls. If you have not received one please contact our Network Manager Olivia at olivia@climatecaucus.ca. \nTo become a member (free)\, sign up here or email olivia@climatecaucus.ca with any questions.
URL:https://climatecaucus.ca/event/extreme-heat-in-rental-housing-lessons-from-new-westminsters-indoor-cooling-by-law/
CATEGORIES:BC Caucus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260522T110000
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SUMMARY:Lytton Mayor Denise O’Connor on Municipal Wildfire Preparedness 
DESCRIPTION:Following the devastating 2021 wildfire\, Lytton has become a powerful example of the realities of wildfire response and long-term recovery. At this BC Chapter Call\, Mayor Denise O’Connor will share firsthand insights from Lytton’s experience\, including key lessons in emergency response\, rebuilding\, and navigating ongoing challenges. \nJoin fellow local elected leaders to hear what this experience revealed about municipal preparedness\, and what other communities can take away when planning for increasingly severe wildfire events. \n– \nThis Chapter is facilitated by Councillor Will Cole-Hamilton and is open to current and former local elected leaders who are members of Climate Caucus. \nTo become a member (free)\, sign up here or email olivia@climatecaucus.ca with any questions.
URL:https://climatecaucus.ca/event/lytton-mayor-denise-oconnor-on-municipal-wildfire-preparedness/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:BC Caucus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260429T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260429T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T185454Z
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SUMMARY:Convention Floor Strategies with Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff
DESCRIPTION:Strengthen your impact on the convention floor with a focused discussion on advancing resolutions at key conferences such as Union of British Columbia Municipalities\, Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities\, and Federation of Canadian Municipalities\, with Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff. \nTeale will walk through a strategic\, end-to-end approach to maximizing effectiveness. We will explore what you can do before conferences (mobilizing allies\, advocacy\, getting earned media\, and planning)\, what you can do at the conference (floor coordination\, communications strategies\, materials\, lobbying)\, and all important follow up (press releases\, follow through\, and more). \n– \nThis Chapter is open to current and former local elected leaders who are members of Climate Caucus. Members receive calendar invites to these calls. If you have not received one please contact our Network Manager Olivia at olivia@climatecaucus.ca. \nTo become a member (free)\, sign up here or email olivia@climatecaucus.ca with any questions. \n– \nSpeaker Bio: \nDr. Phelps Bondaroff is municipal councillor in the District of Saanich\, on Vancouver Island. He has nearly twenty years of political experience\, and his PhD is in politics and international studies. He is an experienced resolution writer\, who has successfully drafted and shepherded resolutions through provincial and federal political conventions\, and regional and provincial municipal conventions (like the Association of Vancouver Island (AVICC) and Coastal Communities and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM)\, and at the international level. 
URL:https://climatecaucus.ca/event/convention-floor-strategies-with-dr-teale-phelps-bondaroff/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:BC Caucus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260327T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260327T150000
DTSTAMP:20260326T191725Z
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SUMMARY:Clean Energy in BC Communities
DESCRIPTION:Discover how local governments are advancing the shift to clean energy and learn from real municipal projects across the province. \nHear from members like Councillor Jesse Wright on the District of Mackenzie’s arena and solar energy project\, Mayor Doug Holmes on Summerland’s Solar Energy Centre and Mayor Vickey Brown on Cumberland’s transition from an old coal mine to a clean energy initiative. They’ll share practical lessons\, challenges\, and opportunities for integrating clean energy into municipal infrastructure. \nThere’ll be plenty of time for questions and group discussion\, to connect with other local elected leaders and share strategies for accelerating clean energy in your community. \n– \nThis Chapter is facilitated by Councillor Will Cole-Hamilton and is open to current and former local elected leaders who are members of Climate Caucus.  Members receive calendar invites to these calls. If you have not received one please contact our Network Manager Olivia at olivia@climatecaucus.ca \nTo become a member (free)\, sign up here or email olivia@climatecaucus.ca with any questions.
URL:https://climatecaucus.ca/event/clean-energy-in-bc-communities/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:BC Caucus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260306T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260306T120000
DTSTAMP:20260210T154757Z
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SUMMARY:Heat Pumps and Local Governments
DESCRIPTION:Discover how local governments can accelerate the implementation of heat pumps and the transition to efficient\, low-carbon heating and cooling. \nHear from Jessica McIlroy\, Director of Government Relations at the Pembina Institute and Councillor of North Vancouver\, and Betsy Agar\, Director of Buildings Policy at Efficiency Canada as they talk about the challenges municipalities face with heat pumps—and share practical solutions to them.  \nThere’ll be plenty of time for questions and group discussion\, to share challenges and opportunities with other local elected leaders. \n– \nThis Chapter is facilitated by Councillor Will Cole-Hamilton and open to current and former local elected leaders who are members of Climate Caucus. \nTo become a member (free)\, sign up here or email olivia@climatecaucus.ca with any questions. \nSpeaker Bios:  \nBetsy Agar\nBetsy Agar is the Director of Buildings Policy at Efficiency Canada. She has worked in building energy efficiency for over 25 years. Drawing on her technical background as a building science engineer\, she has spent the last decade+ advocating for the building decarbonization and climate adaptation. Her work involves research\, engagement\, and knowledge mobilization to drive systemic changes through policy and regulatory reform and market transformation. \nJessica McIlroy\nJessica is the director of government relations with the Pembina Institute’s communities and decarbonization team\, supporting policy advocacy across teams and across governments. Jessica is also currently a city councillor with the City of North Vancouver and is passionate about advancing climate policy and action within local governments. She currently sits on the B.C. Municipal Climate Leaders Council Steering Committee and the Climate Caucus Board of Directors.
URL:https://climatecaucus.ca/event/heat-pumps-and-local-governments/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:BC Caucus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260123T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260123T120000
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SUMMARY:CleanBC Review: Recommendations for Local Governments
DESCRIPTION:CC x CEA BC Chapter Call \nWhat does the CleanBC Independent Review mean for local governments and community-led energy\, affordability\, and resilience initiatives? \nThe newly released recommendations from the CleanBC Independent Review outlines seven priorities\, 31 actions\, and eight guiding principles for renewing CleanBC. Lisa Mak\, Climate Solutions Specialist and CaroleAnn Leishman\, Climate Leaders Program Manager\, with Community Energy Association (CEA) will share CEA’s analysis of the Independent Review’s recommendations and the implications for local governments\, highlighting the essential role communities play in advancing CleanBC’s success. \nThis Chapter is facilitated by Councillor Will Cole-Hamilton and open to current and former local elected leaders who are members of Climate Caucus. \nTo become a member (free) sign up here or email  \n  \nolivia@climatecaucus.ca with any questions.  \n\n 
URL:https://climatecaucus.ca/event/cleanbc-review-recommendations-for-local-governments/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:BC Caucus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251128T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251128T120000
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SUMMARY:Active Transportation in BC Communities: Building Safer\, Healthier\, and More Connected Cities
DESCRIPTION:How are BC communities leading the way in creating safer\, more sustainable\, and accessible transportation networks? \nThis month’s BC Chapter call will spotlight active transportation initiatives across the province. Hear from Dave Thompson on the City of Victoria’s journey to becoming Canada’s cycling capital\, and Will Cole-Hamilton on the City of Courtenay’s Cycling Network Plan. \nLearn how these communities are strengthening local mobility\, reducing emissions\, and promoting healthier\, resilient communities – and share challenges\, successes\, and best practices from your own community. \nTo receive an invite to this event\, you must be a member. Becoming a member is simple and free. Sign up here. If you have any questions\, you can contact olivia[a]climatecaucus.ca
URL:https://climatecaucus.ca/event/active-transportation-in-bc-communities-building-safer-healthier-and-more-connected-cities/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:BC Caucus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251024T120000
DTSTAMP:20251002T140704Z
CREATED:20250905T154203Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Climate Toolkit for Housing and Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:Canada’s rapidly changing climate—and associated hazards—are making our infrastructure\, buildings and homes increasingly vulnerable. Housing\, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC) will introduce the Climate Toolkit for Housing and Infrastructure—a suite of resources\, tools\, and support services designed to help municipalities and elected officials: \n\nUnderstand climate change risks and vulnerabilities to local infrastructure\nCalculate GHG emissions and identify reduction strategies\nDevelop infrastructure that is more resilient to climate change. \n\nThis session will highlight how these tools can support elected officials in making informed decisions and prioritizing climate-resilient projects. You will have an opportunity to discuss local challenges\, ask questions\, and explore how this toolkit can address needs in your community. \nOpen to all local electeds. If you are a local elected outside of BC and wish to join\, email olivia[a]climatecaucus.ca
URL:https://climatecaucus.ca/event/exploring-the-climate-toolkit-for-housing-and-infrastructure/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:BC Caucus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251003T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251003T120000
DTSTAMP:20250904T203228Z
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SUMMARY:Looking Ahead: BC Climate Caucus Check-In
DESCRIPTION:Reconnect with fellow local elected leaders across the province during an informal\, look-ahead conversation led by Chair and Councillor Will Cole-Hamilton. \nThis is a space to share climate impacts faced by our communities over the summer; what your current priorities are; and the challenges and opportunities you see shaping the season.  \nIn addition to acting as a key time for connection and collaboration\, this discussion will also  shape future events and opportunities offered by the chapter in the coming months.
URL:https://climatecaucus.ca/event/looking-ahead-bc-climate-caucus-check-in/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:BC Caucus
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