Climate Caucus

Are you a councilor, mayor, or school trustee eager to become a stronger advocate for the environment? Join our network! Membership is always free and offers exclusive perks like events, newsletters, and electeds calls. Sign up here: buff.ly/42XQcLW

As we wind down for the year, Climate Caucus wishes you all a restful and joyous holiday season. Climate Caucus’ office will be closed from Dec 24th- Jan 1st inclusive.

The federal govt just announced its clean electricity regulations! This is a big step for renewables, thanks to YOU!⚡Celebrate this win and get ready to keep fighting for 100% clean electricity for a healthier, more affordable future. News release: ow.ly/A3Hv50UsSBa

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#Media - Our new poll conducted by @abacusdata found that the majority of Canadians support government action to phase out the use & production of fossil fuels and prioritize renewable energy #cdnpoli Support was highest in Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia Read more here: environmentaldefence.ca/2024/12/11/new…

Community Highlight: The Village of Boyle received a grant of $18,750 from the Government of Alberta to help purchase a reusable ice sheet liner for the Boyle Millview Arena. The non-insulative liner results in energy savings! Read more here: buff.ly/4fMXk3A

At COP28 countries launched the #COFFIS coalition to #StopFundingFossils They had promised to release their fossil fuel subsidy inventories by COP29 & many did But Canada missed the deadline @cafreeland & @s_guilbeault: we need transparency - release the inventory now!

We are thrilled to welcome Zoe Grams to the Climate Caucus team as our new Executive Director! Zoe Grams is a strategist, entrepreneur and organization leader who has worked with non-profits, municipal governments, and Indigenous Nations for more than a decade.

Community Highlight: Transit ridership in the town of Orangeville, Ont., will, by the end of the year, have increased by 150 to 160 percent. The reason: Orangeville's buses became free in 2023 as a part of a test program, which the town just pledged to continue until 2027.

Support local climate action this Giving Tuesday, by donating to Climate Caucus❄️ Our work is only possible through the generosity of supporters like you, who want to see resilient, healthy, regenerative, decarbonized, and socially just communities buff.ly/3CTGots

Brampton has become the first city in Ontario to endorse the Plant Based Treat. The motion recognizes the need to, “improve accessibility and promote the consumption of plant based foods in Brampton to help mitigate and adapt Brampton to the impacts of climate change...”

On Wednesday Vancouver city council reinstated the gas ban for new developments. After two days of deliberations and input from over 140 local residents, council members voted in favour of banning gas for space and water heating entirely.

We've joined over 150 signatories across the country demanding a Youth Climate Corps. It's time to mobilize thousands of workers to strengthen our communities and respond to the climate crisis. That starts with a YCC. Read the letter at buff.ly/3Z6GS7b

Kitchener conducted community engagement in Chandlar Mowat neighbourhood, a lower-income area, to co-design a community canopy planting plan. The average canopy cover in this community is roughly 8.5%, much lower than the citys average of 27%. Learn more: buff.ly/4fuuIMq

Communities operate within the broader landscape of provincial/territorial and federal governments whose support for climate action can vary greatly. Future-proofing climate action is thus essential in guarding against shifting politics. Tune in on Monday to learn more!

📣 Calling all Ontario Councilors dedicated to Climate Action! Join us on Wednesday for an Ontario Climate Caucus call. If you're a local elected in Ontario and want to become a member, you can join by emailing Gaby at gkalapos@cleanairpartnership.org

Deadline to apply to Tamaracks Adaptive and Resilient Communities Cohort is next week! 🌊🏠 check it out here: buff.ly/3V1LYA6... This 12-month cohort is designed for communities looking to overcome common challenges related local climate adaptation and resilience.

Join us this Friday to discuss the BC election results with fellow local elected officials in British Columbia! Come and discuss how we can forward municipal priorities under this new government.

Join us tomorrow to hear from Paul Martin, chemical engineer and co-founder of the Hydrogen Science Coalition. If you have any questions about Hydrogen - this is your chance to get them answered!

Community Highlight: The new St. George Rainway in Vancouver showcases how gardens can help cities manage flooding, reduce polluted runoff, and promote biodiversity. As climate change makes extreme rainfall more frequent, these gardens will take pressure off the sewer system.

🚨 Go Beyond the Spin 🚨 Our new video exposes the truth behind Big Oil's greenwashing. Pathways Alliance wants you to think they’re part of the solution—but they’re still part of the problem. Watch, share, and take action for stronger regulations on Big Oil! 👉 Know more here : bit.ly/3Z77Mga