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SUMMARY:Women’s Caucus: Building Inclusive & Welcoming Councils
DESCRIPTION:Join the Women’s Caucus for a conversation on strengthening pathways for women in local leadership. This session will be a peer exchange space for women and gender-diverse elected leaders to share experiences\, ideas\, and challenges related to creating more welcoming and supportive environments around the council table\, as well as encouraging and supporting younger women to consider running for office. \nTogether\, we’ll reflect on what inclusion looks like in practice—from shifting council culture to strengthening mentorship and support networks—and learn from one another’s approaches and experiences across different communities. \nCC’s Women’s Caucus is a supportive network for women and gender-diverse local elected leaders across Canada who are advancing climate policy in their communities\, providing a place for connection\, mentorship\, inspiration\, and practical support. \n– \nThis Chapter is open to current and former local elected leaders who are members of Climate Caucus. Sign up for the Women’s Caucus here\, or email olivia@climatecaucus.ca with any questions.
URL:https://climatecaucus.ca/event/womens-caucus-building-inclusive-welcoming-councils-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Women’s Caucus
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SUMMARY:Women Elected Leaders Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:We’re hosting an informal Women Elected Leaders meet-up in Edmonton: a relaxed\, welcoming space for women elected leaders working on climate to connect\, share experiences\, and spend time together in community during the conference. Open to all women elected officials. Come raise a glass with us! \nWe’re looking forward to the opportunity to connect in person. Please RSVP here.
URL:https://climatecaucus.ca/event/women-elected-leaders-meet-up/
LOCATION:PlayWright\, 10177 99 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, T5J 2V4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Women’s Caucus
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SUMMARY:Women’s Caucus: Building Inclusive & Welcoming Councils
DESCRIPTION:Join the Women’s Caucus for a facilitated conversation on strengthening pathways for women in local leadership. This session will be a peer exchange space for women and gender-diverse elected leaders to share experiences\, ideas\, and challenges related to creating more welcoming and supportive environments around the council table\, as well as encouraging and supporting younger women to consider running for office. \nTogether\, we’ll reflect on what inclusion looks like in practice—from shifting council culture to strengthening mentorship and support networks—and learn from one another’s approaches and experiences across different communities. \nCC’s Women’s Caucus is a supportive network for women and gender-diverse local elected leaders across Canada who are advancing climate policy in their communities\, providing a place for connection\, mentorship\, inspiration\, and practical support.
URL:https://climatecaucus.ca/event/womens-caucus-building-inclusive-welcoming-councils/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Women’s Caucus
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Mayor Marianne Meed Ward
DESCRIPTION:Mayor Marianne Meed Ward is Burlington’s longest-serving female mayor and founder of Elect Respect\, a nationwide movement promoting respectful\, inclusive politics and safer public spaces. What started as a small group of women sharing experiences of harassment has grown into a cross-country campaign calling for a renewed commitment to respectful public service. \nMayor Meed Ward will discuss her journey in public office and the work of Elect Respect\, sharing insights for women leaders navigating the challenges of public leadership. As always\, there will be lots of time for questions and discussion. \nCC’s Women’s Caucus is a supportive network for women and gender-diverse local elected leaders across Canada who are advancing climate policy in their communities\, providing a place for connection\, mentorship\, inspiration\, and practical support. \nSpeaker Bio: \nMarianne Meed Ward is serving her second term as Mayor of Burlington and is the city’s longest-serving female mayor. She champions smart\, balanced growth alongside a passion for protecting Burlington’s natural beauty and heritage. \nUnder her leadership\, transit became free for seniors and children\, and youth on evenings and weekends. She chairs Ontario’s Big City Mayors Caucus\, leading efforts to address homelessness\, mental health\, and addictions. She also launched Elect Respect\, a nationwide campaign promoting respectful\, inclusive politics and safer spaces for everyone in public life. \nPrior to being Mayor\, she served as a Burlington City Councillor from 2010 to 2018. Mayor Meed Ward has a degree in Journalism from Carleton University and worked for more than twenty years in journalism as a writer\, editor\, and broadcaster.
URL:https://climatecaucus.ca/event/in-conversation-with-mayor-marianne-meed-ward/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Women’s Caucus
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SUMMARY:CC Women’s Caucus: Solutions and Success Stories
DESCRIPTION:This month’s Women’s Caucus call will focus on solutions and success stories from our members. Come ready to share\, learn\, and be inspired in a forward-thinking session highlighting practical strategies and achievements from local elected women across the country. \n– \nThe CC Women’s Caucus is a monthly meeting space for women and gender-diverse local elected leaders who are passionate about using climate policy to make their communities safer\, healthier and more affordable. \nMeetings are monthly on the third Tuesday at 10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET\, starting January 20\, 2026.
URL:https://climatecaucus.ca/event/cc-womens-caucus-solutions-and-success-stories/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Women’s Caucus
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Linda McQuaig
DESCRIPTION:Linda McQuaig—award-winning investigative journalist and author of eight national bestsellers—will share some of her perspectives and experiences with the Women’s Caucus\, including ideas from her new book:Cancelling Billionaires\, Before They Cancel Us: The Urgent Case for a Wealth Tax. She’ll discuss journalism\, activism and public leadership\, and reflect on the role of women in politics and public leadership today.  \nAs always\, there will be lots of time to ask questions\, exchange ideas\, and engage directly.  \nCC’s women’s caucus is a supportive network for women and gender-diverse local elected leaders across Canada who are advancing climate policy in their communities\, providing a place for connection\, mentorship\, inspiration\, and practical support. Meetings are monthly on the third Tuesday at 10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET\, starting January 20\, 2026.\nJoin the Women’s Caucus here.  \nAbout Linda McQuaig: \nLinda McQuaig is an award-winning investigative journalist\, a Toronto Star columnist\, and the author of eight non-fiction national bestsellers. Her book Shooting the Hippo: Death by Deficit and Other Canadian Myths was named by the Literary Review of Canada as one of the 25 most influential Canadian books of the past 25 years. 
URL:https://climatecaucus.ca/event/womens-caucus/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Women’s Caucus
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SUMMARY:Women's Caucus with Mira Oreck
DESCRIPTION:This session features Mira Oreck\, Executive Director of the Houssian Foundation and a former senior political leader in British Columbia. Mira brings deep experience from inside government\, including her role as Director of Stakeholder Relations in the BC Premier’s Office\, where she worked closely on advancing progressive policy initiatives. She will reflect on her non-linear path into politics\, lessons from launching and sustaining climate policy\, and how women leaders can use both formal and informal power to create change—even in challenging political moments. \nThere will be lots of time for questions and discussion. \nThis call is open to any women and gender-diverse local elected leaders across Canada.  \nLearn more about our CC’s Women’s Caucus here.  \nAbout Mira Oreck: \nMira Oreck is a respected leader in Canadian philanthropy\, known for her passion\, candor\, and commitment to building belonging and access. Born and raised in Vancouver\, she has spent her career bridging the worlds of philanthropy\, politics\, and community—creating space for diverse voices to shape policy and drive change. \nSix years ago\, Mira took on the challenge of building a foundation from the ground up when she became the founding executive director of the BC-based Houssian Foundation. She leads a team in mobilizing philanthropic capital through grant-making and impact investing towards gender justice\, social and environmental change. Her work has helped redefine how Canadian foundations engage with communities\, shifting funding decisions toward trust-based\, participatory models. \nA lifelong advocate for equity and gender justice\, Mira has also held leadership roles in government and the non-profit sector\, including as Director of Stakeholder Relations in the BC Premier’s Office and BC Director of the Canadian Jewish Congress. She has served on community\, arts and political boards and currently serves on the boards of the Canadian Climate Institute and Or Shalom Synagogue. \nMira lives in Vancouver\, BC with her husband and their two children.
URL:https://climatecaucus.ca/event/womens-caucus-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Women’s Caucus
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SUMMARY:Festive Women’s Caucus Gathering
DESCRIPTION:As we wrap up an extraordinary year\, we’re bringing the Women’s Caucus together one last time for a relaxed and festive meet-up! Join us for a holiday-party-style gathering to connect\, unwind\, and celebrate the incredible work you’ve led in your communities throughout 2025. \nExpect warm conversation\, space for reflection\, and a few fun door prizes as we head into 2026.  \n✨ Join the Women’s Caucus here: https://climatecaucus.ca/womens-caucus/
URL:https://climatecaucus.ca/event/festive-womens-caucus-gathering/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Women’s Caucus
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SUMMARY:Women’s Caucus kick-off meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our Women’s Caucus kick-off meeting is an opportunity to meet fellow caucus members and to set the agenda for what future meetings will look like. Come say hello\, and share with us the topics\, speakers or problem solving you’d like us to prioritise in the coming months. We look forward to being in community with you! \nJoin the Women’s Caucus
URL:https://climatecaucus.ca/event/womens-caucus-kick-off-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Women’s Caucus
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