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SUMMARY:Accelerating Housing in Your Community with CMHC Tools
DESCRIPTION:How can municipalities get more homes built\, faster\, while keeping them climate-ready and livable?  \nThis session will highlight Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) Housing Design Catalogue. Featuring over 50 regionally tailored designs\, from ADUs and townhouses to multiplexes\, the Catalogue was developed by local architects and engineers to align with regional building codes\, support energy efficiency\, enhance accessibility\, and encourage gentle density in existing neighbourhoods. \n– \nThis national call 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/accelerating-housing-in-your-community-with-cmhc-tools/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:National Caucus
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SUMMARY:Integrating Equity into Building Emissions Performance Standards (BEPS)
DESCRIPTION:How can municipalities reduce emissions from existing buildings while advancing equity\, health\, and resilience? This session will highlight best practices and provide actionable strategies for designing equity-focused building performance standards. \nLearn from experts in public health\, building policy\, energy efficiency\, and environmental law on how BEPS can improve building safety and affordability\, mitigate harm for vulnerable populations\, and support municipal emissions reduction goals. The discussion will include practical examples\, policy considerations\, and tools for integrating equity into local climate action. \nSpeakers include: \n\nDr. Samantha Green\, President\, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment\nMarshall Duer-Balkind\, Director of Policy and Codes Programs\, Institute for Market Transformation\nKatharine Turner\, Research Associate\, Energy Poverty\, Energy Efficiency Canada\nJacqueline Wilson\, Staff Lawyer\, Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) \n\n– \nThis call is open to current and former local elected leaders who are members of Climate Caucus. To become a member (free)\, sign up here or email olivia@climatecaucus.ca with any questions.
URL:https://climatecaucus.ca/event/integrating-equity-into-building-emissions-performance-standards-beps/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:National Caucus
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SUMMARY:Resolution Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Turn your policy idea into a resolution with Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff. Teale will guide fellow local elected leaders through all the stages of resolution writing\, from issue selection\, research\, the anatomy of a resolution\, resolution writing\, coalition building\, venue shopping\, and follow-up. The skills developed in this workshop will help serve elected officials looking to draft resolutions for regional and provincial conventions\, as well as to draft notices of motion/resolutions to present to their Councils. \nDr. Phelps Bondaroff is a Councillor in the District of Saanich\, and has two decades of experience in Canadian politics. He has drafted resolutions for provincial and federal political conventions\, municipal council meetings\, regional and provincial municipal conferences\, and United Nations conferences. You can learn more about his work at www.Teale.ca \nRegistration Required
URL:https://climatecaucus.ca/event/resolution-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:National Caucus
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SUMMARY:Shaping the Youth Climate Corps: Opportunities for Local Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Following a commitment of $40 million for a Youth Climate Corps (YCC) pilot program by the federal government\, the proponents of this program want to hear from you—as local elected leaders—on how program delivery and community-based projects could best support municipal climate work. \nThe Youth Climate Corps is a bold initiative mobilizing young people to address the climate crisis while creating pathways to good-paying jobs\, skills training\, and stronger community resilience. \nFollowing a brief overview of the YCC and the proposed implementation framework\, you’ll have the opportunity to provide feedback and ideas that can shape the future of this country.  \nThe call will be facilitated by Councillor Will Cole-Hamilton\, who will share insights from the YCC project in Courtenay last summer\, an initiative that was very well received and will be running again in 2026. \nThis call is open to current and former local elected leaders who are members of Climate Caucus. To become a member (free) sign up here or email olivia@climatecaucus.cawith any questions.
URL:https://climatecaucus.ca/event/youth-climate-corps/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:National Caucus
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SUMMARY:Shared Micromobility Services in Canadian Communities
DESCRIPTION:This session will explore lessons from Canadian municipalities that have planned or implemented shared micromobility services such as bikeshare and e-scooters.\n \nEzra Lipton and Kate Whitfield\, responsible for the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) report Shared Micromobility Services in Canadian Communities\, will share key insights and practical guidance from their research about how micromobility can enhance transportation efficiency\, equity\, and sustainability\, while also addressing regulatory and operational challenges. \nKey themes include: \n\nHow shared micromobility expands access to sustainable travel by connecting with transit or replacing car trips.\nThe feasibility of shared micromobility systems for cities of all sizes.\nHow municipal approaches shape system design\, community impact\, and long-term success.\nThe importance of planning safe\, complete micromobility networks that serve all residents.
URL:https://climatecaucus.ca/event/national-call-shared-microbolity-services-in-canadian-communities/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:National Caucus
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SUMMARY:Financing Local Climate Solutions
DESCRIPTION:During a time of rising affordability\, it can be increasingly challenging for municipalities to fund essential policies\, including necessary climate-related initiatives. This discussion will highlight creative approaches to funding\, through discussions with members\, including Mayor Dorothy McCabe on Waterloo’s surplus funds policy and Councillor Joy Lachica on Peterborough’s Climate Change Reserve. \nMembers will receive a calendar invite to this event.
URL:https://climatecaucus.ca/event/financing-local-climate-solutions/
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CATEGORIES:National Caucus
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SUMMARY:Federal Political Analysis for Local Governance
DESCRIPTION:This timely\, first-of-the-season call will offer insights into our current federal political landscape\, and the expected impacts on local governments’ ability to enact climate policies. \nJessica McIlroy\, Councillor with the City of North Vancouver\, and Alex Cool-Fergus\, National Policy Manager at Climate Action Network Canada\, will share key insights about current federal priorities; the implications for local climate governance; and where there are key opportunities in challenging times.  \nWe’ll ensure there’s plenty of time for questions and discussion\, too.
URL:https://climatecaucus.ca/event/federal-political-analysis-for-local-governance-what-does-the-current-political-landscape-in-ottawa-mean-for-local-climate-governance-in-the-coming-months/
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CATEGORIES:National Caucus
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