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SUMMARY:Mis/Disinformation Working Group Launch
DESCRIPTION:Climate Caucus is launching a new Mis/Disinformation working group for local elected officials.\n\nThis working group will support you in navigating misinformation and increasing polarization\, as well as other communications-related challenges.  \nThe goals of the working group are to:  \n\nShare practical strategies and resources for recognizing and responding to mis/disinformation.\nSupport local elected leaders in building confidence for challenging public conversations.  \nCreate a collaborative space to exchange experiences and workshop solutions with peers. \n\nThe group will meet monthly for one-hour. Can’t make the first session? Register anyway to stay connected and receive updates. 
URL:https://climatecaucus.ca/event/mis-disinformation-working-group-launch/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251029T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251029T160000
DTSTAMP:20251002T133357Z
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SUMMARY:Blue Box Transition
DESCRIPTION:Maria Rodriguez from AMO joins the Ontario Climate Caucus to discuss the transition of Ontario’s blue box program to 100% funded and operated by producers.  \nAn agenda will be sent out to Ontario Caucus members via email closer to the date.
URL:https://climatecaucus.ca/event/blue-box-transition-updates-issues-and-recommendations/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251029T130000
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SUMMARY:Polluting Education
DESCRIPTION:Calling all school board trustees! Join us for a discussion on CAPE’s report Polluting Education: The Influence of Fossil Fuels on Children’s Education in Canada. The report reveals how oil and gas companies have funded and supplied misleading climate education to children across Canada. We’ll cover the scope of the issue\, what steps school board trustees can take to address it\, how other jurisdictions have banned fossil fuel sponsorships of school activities\, and wrap up with a peer-supported discussion on barriers and solutions. \nSpeaker: Anne Keary\, Ph.D.Anne is an independent scholar and climate advocate based in Toronto who believes that advancing climate education is a key climate solution. Anne serves on the Board of Environmental Education Ontario\, is co-chair of Toronto Climate Action Network\, and is an active member of the parent advocacy organization For Our Kids Toronto. She formerly served as Community Co-Chair of the Toronto District School Board’s Environmental Sustainability Community Advisory Committee. She now works for Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment as regional coordinator for Ontario and Manitoba.
URL:https://climatecaucus.ca/event/polluting-education-the-influence-of-fossil-fuels-on-childrens-education-in-canada/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:School Trustees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251028T100000
DTSTAMP:20251002T170016Z
CREATED:20250929T203957Z
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Catherine McKenna
DESCRIPTION:From Olympic dreams to the frontlines of politics\, Catherine McKenna has empowered women in leadership\, and worked at the forefront of deeply impactful climate policy\, for decades.  \nThe former Minister of Environment and Climate Change joins us to celebrate the launch of the CC Women’s Caucus\, and to discuss her new book\, Run Like a Girl: A Memoir of Ambition\, Resilience\, and Fighting for Change. This is a timely and deeply personal call to action – about finding your own path\, breaking the rules\, fighting for the future – on your own terms. Ms. McKenna will share insights from her journey in politics\, climate policy\, and leadership\, and discuss her mission to empower women in leadership.\n\nThis is not just an event for women elected leaders; it’s for everyone committed to building equity and prosperity in our communities. Join us. \n\nPlease note: Registration is for the webinar\, not the closed-group women’s caucus calls. Should you wish to join future women’s caucus calls\, join here. \nSpeaker Bio: \nCatherine McKenna is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Climate and Nature Solutions. She is Canada’s former Minister of Environment and Climate Change as well as Minister of Infrastructure. She is Chair of the UN Secretary General’s High-Level Expert Group on Net-Zero Commitments of Non-State Entities which released its Integrity Matters report at COP 27 in Egypt in 2022 setting out criteria for net zero commitments of business\, financial institutions\, cities and regions. She founded Women Leading on Climate\, is a Visiting Professor in Practice at the Grantham Research Institute at the London School of Economics and was a Visiting Scholar at UCLA’s Law’s Emmett Institute and a Visiting Distinguished Visiting Fellow at Columbia Climate School. She is an advisor to the Climate Data Steering Committee for the Macron/Bloomberg Net Zero Data Public Utility\, Singapore’s International Advisory Panel for Carbon Credits\, the Taskforce on Net Zero Policy\, and the LSE Just Transition Finance Lab. She also advises many private sector boards and is a frequent speaker on climate action\, net zero leadership and women empowerment. She is a mother to three children and is an avid open water swimmer.
URL:https://climatecaucus.ca/event/womens-caucus-launch-webinar-with-catherine-mckenna/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTAMP:20251002T140704Z
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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:20251017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251017T120000
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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/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:National Caucus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251016T110000
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DTSTAMP:20250924T195722Z
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SUMMARY:Pushing for climate action at the municipal level: Strategies for collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Kicking off on October 16\, 2025\, this four-part webinar series explores how engagement and collaboration at the community level can unlock new opportunities for climate leadership. Each session will highlight practical strategies\, real-world examples\, and lessons learned from elected officials and community leaders who have worked together to advance local climate solutions. \n— \nWebinar # 1: Pushing for climate action at the municipal level: Strategies for collaboration \nHow can community groups effectively work with their local governments to push for local climate action? \nWhen community groups organize at the local level\, they can catalyze meaningful change. This session will explore how groups across Canada have advanced climate action within their municipalities and built strong relationships with elected officials. We’ll highlight practical strategies for building trust with local governments\, identifying champions\, and creating partnerships across sectors to move climate solutions forward. \nWe’ll also hear from Kye Kolody Watt and Sophia Young\, who have built Better Bus Youth in Regina\, to achieve more accessible transit. They’ll be joined by Councillor Shanon Zachidniak of Regina\, who will share her perspective on working with community groups to advance this effort. \nAnd we’ll hear from Sunil Singal\, an organizer with STAND.EARTH. He will speak to how residents and stakeholders came together to stop the Vancouver council from backtracking on its commitment to ban gas from new builds.
URL:https://climatecaucus.ca/event/pushing-for-climate-action-at-the-municipal-level-strategies-for-collaboration/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251003T110000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250926T120000
DTSTAMP:20250905T135839Z
CREATED:20250825T152218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T135839Z
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SUMMARY:Prairies Chapter Kick-Off Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first call with members of our Prairies Chapter.  \nThis is a space for you\, as local elected leaders in Prairie Provinces\, to get to know each other further\, discuss current priorities and challenges\, and shape what the future of the caucus will be. During our first meeting\, we’ll provide an introduction to the Chapter and its goals\, and create space for you to share your local climate context and challenges\, alongside ideas for how you’d like to engage moving forward. \nIf you would like to join this chapter\, become a member here or email olivia@climatecaucus.ca.
URL:https://climatecaucus.ca/event/prairies-chapter-kick-off-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Prairies Caucus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250924T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250924T160000
DTSTAMP:20250905T135949Z
CREATED:20250904T155923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T135949Z
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SUMMARY:Tree Equity and Local Governments
DESCRIPTION:Neighborhoods homes to equity-deserving groups often have lower canopy cover than other neighborhoods. In this session\, we’ll explore how and why Ontario municipalities are adopting a ‘tree equity approach’ to guide their urban forestry efforts. Join us to discuss how the tree equity approach is being used to prioritize tree planting\, the policies that support this work\, and how it can help ensure that all neighborhoods in your community experience the benefits of an urban forest. \nClimate Caucus members in Ontario should receive a calendar invite to this event. If you have not received a calendar invite\, check your junk mail\, or contact olivia@climatecaucus.ca
URL:https://climatecaucus.ca/event/tree-equity-and-local-governments/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Ontario Caucus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250922T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250922T100000
DTSTAMP:20250905T140208Z
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SUMMARY:Atlantic Chapter Kick-Off Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first call with members of our Atlantic Chapter.  \nThis is a space for you\, as local elected leaders in Atlantic Provinces\, to get to know each other further\,  discuss current priorities and challenges\, and shape what the future of the caucus will be. During our first meeting\, we’ll provide an introduction to the Chapter and its goals\, and create space for you to share your local climate context and challenges\, alongside ideas for how you’d like to engage moving forward. \nIf you would like to join this chapter\, become a member here or email olivia@climatecaucus.ca.
URL:https://climatecaucus.ca/event/atlantic-chapter-kick-off-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Atlantic Caucus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250919T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250919T120000
DTSTAMP:20250828T214211Z
CREATED:20250812T160847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T214211Z
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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/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:National Caucus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250910T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250910T120000
DTSTAMP:20250905T160047Z
CREATED:20250807T182522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T160047Z
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SUMMARY:Outdoor Recreation for Community and Economic Development
DESCRIPTION:The MORE (Municipalities with Outdoor Recreation Economies) Calls provide a collaborative space for current and former local elected leaders and staff of municipalities with a large outdoor recreation economy. \nIn this session\, Ryan Stuart from the Outdoor Recreation Council will present best practices and lessons from the Outdoor Recreation for Community and Economic Development Guidebook. Developed with input from over 50 outdoor recreation experts\, it outlines 10 key elements for successfully building and growing outdoor recreation ecosystems in municipalities. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nKey municipal case study examples highlighting ingredients for creating and developing outdoor recreation.\nHow to balance outdoor recreation with climate action\, conservation and community.
URL:https://climatecaucus.ca/event/outdoorrecreationforcommunityandeconomicdevelopment/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Municipalities with Outdoor Recreation Economies
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