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Climate Caucus is a non-partisan, national non-profit working at the intersection of two essential pillars: local democracy and climate policy 🌍 Learn more at www.Climatecaucus.ca
🎄 Festive Women’s Caucus Gathering 🎄
🗓️ Tues, Dec 16 🕘 10am PT / 1pm ET

Join us for a holiday-party-style gathering! Expect warm conversation, space for reflection, and a few fun door prizes.

✨ Join the Women’s Caucus here: climatecaucus.ca/womens-caucus/

#climate #womenleadership #happyholidays
December 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The recording of our electrifying conversation with Catherine McKenna is available!
Together, we celebrated the release of Run Like a Girl and the launch of the CC Women’s Caucus

You can watch the full conversation here 👉 buff.ly/OIVgG4s

#ClimateLeadership #WomensCaucus #RunLikeAGirl
November 26, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Calling on BC Assessment to pause 2026 Roll changes that shift tax burdens onto residents while cutting taxes for fossil fuel companies. Proposed transmission line devaluations could cost municipalities millions. Communities need transparency, consultation, and a one-year delay. #BCpoli
November 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🔥Upcoming Call for Outdoor Recreation Communities 🔥
Cohosted with @powcanada.bsky.social, join us for a practical conversation on how municipalities can better prepare, adapt, and protect recreation assets.
📅 Nov 26, 11 PM PT / 3 PM ET
🔗 climatecaucus.ca/event/adapti...
#outdoorrecreation #climate
November 20, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Judy O’Leary, our Grants & Research Manager, and long-time volunteer and friend, passed away last week. It is no exaggeration to say that Climate Caucus would not be the organization it is today without her tireless support, warmth and passion ❤️
RSVP to our online memorial: buff.ly/HG7Pszb
November 5, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Discover Climate Caucus’ November events! With topics covering municipal-owned renewables, to shared micro-mobility services, to participatory democracy - we are sure to have a learning-opportunity for you.

📢 Register and learn more: climatecaucus.ca/events/

#MunicipalClimateAction #Climate
October 31, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Our communications coordinator, Morag Mackenzie, met with MP Eric St-Pierre (@ericstpierre.bsky.social) to discuss the advancement of the 2030 Nature Strategy—a vital roadmap to safeguard ecosystems, support biodiversity, and strengthen community resilience across Canada. #protectnature
October 30, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Over the course of two days, #NatureontheHill delegates met with more than 50 Members of Parliament and Ministers to advocate for stronger federal leadership on nature protection and biodiversity. We had the honour of meeting with MP Bruce Fanjoy @brucefanjoy.bsky.social #2030naturestrategy
October 30, 2025 at 6:15 PM
In Conversation with Catherine McKenna - 1 week left to register!

🗓️ Tuesday October 28
🕘 9pm PT / 12pm ET / 1pm AT
🔗 Register here: climatecaucus.ca/event/womens...

#womeninpolitics #climate #cdnpoli #catherinemckenna #runlikeagirl
October 23, 2025 at 1:46 PM
🌊 Big news from the west coast — the District of Tofino, will become the first municipalities in Canada to ban the sale of single-use plastic water bottles (1L and under).
📖 Read more www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#zerowaste #plastic #plastic #singleuse #reuse #recycle #municipal #localgovernance #BC
October 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
We’re thrilled to announce a special event with the inimitable 🌟 Catherine McKenna 🌟discussing her new book, Run Like a Girl: A Memoir of Ambition, Resilience, and Fighting for Change.

🗓️ Tuesday, October 28
🕘 9am PT | 10am MT | 12pm ET | 1pm AT
🔗 climatecaucus.ca/event/womens...

#climate #cdnpoli
October 7, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Our webinar series on community and local government #collaboration is launching in two weeks! 📣 RSVP here: buff.ly/6pGnNNY

Learn how Regina city council and Better Bus Youth collaborated to create a safer, more accessible #transit system in their city

🗓️ Thursday, Oct 16
🕘 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET
October 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Last week we joined with more than 16 different organizations to underscore why a clean E-N-W electricity grid needs to be a #nation-building priority for our federal government

A huge thank you to the @davidsuzukifdn.bsky.social for organizing these pivotal days.

#cdnpoli #energy #renewables
September 29, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Hamilton's Heat Response Plan shows how integrating #equity is critical for #climateresilience.

🌞Key actions include:
- Cooling subsidies for heat-sensitive residents
- Free transit to cool spaces
- Cool kits for at-risk groups
- A proposed maximum temperature bylaw

#cdnpoli #municipal
September 18, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Canada's Investment Priorities Are Shifting - What Does That Mean for Local Climate Leadership? Join us for a timely discussion with North Van Councillor Jessica McIlroy and Alex Cool-Fergus from Climate Action Network Canada.
🕚 Friday Sept 19– 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET
🔗 Learn more here: buff.ly/22apeJK
September 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Our September events lineup just dropped and we're already getting excited about the conversations to come 🤗

📢 Learn more at climatecaucus.ca/events/

#ClimateCaucus #LocalClimateAction #ClimateLeadership #SustainableCommunities #MunicipalClimateSolutions
September 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
We’re hosting a full lineup of events this month to connect local leaders, share insights, and support bold climate action across the country. 👉 Here’s what’s coming up

📢 Learn more at climatecaucus.ca/events/

#LocalClimateAction #ClimateLeadership #SustainableCommunities
August 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Join the Conversation: How can #municipalities harness the power of outdoor recreation to boost local economies and build stronger #communities?
🏞️ with Ryan Stuart of the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC
📅 Wednesday, September 10
🕚 11 AM – 12 PM PT
Register here: climatecaucus.ca/event/outdoo...
August 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
📚 Congratuations to Le Caucus écologiste municipal on the launch of their book ""Courage! L'engagement politique municipal à l'ère des transitions"," bringing together 9 powerful essays by elected members of the Le caucus écologiste municipal (www.lecaucus.quebec).

#MunicipalPolitics #QuebecPoli
August 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Announcing Climate Caucus' High Hazards Working Group: a dedicated space for elected officials to come together, learn, share strategies, and build solutions for managing high-hazard lands.

📩 To learn more or join the group, contact Olivia at: [email protected]

#ClimateResilience #localpoli
August 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
🏘️ Courtenay just adopted a Zero Carbon Step Code timeline beyond provincial expectations, making it one of the first municipalities in B.C. to require new buildings to use low- or zero-emissions heating and hot water.
More here 👉 www.courtenay.ca/news/2025-08...

#ClimateAction #CleanBuildings
August 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM
At Climate Caucus, we know that #local governments are on the frontlines of the #climate crisis—and they must be empowered to lead. We are a non-partisan network of local elected officials from across Canada working together to build #just, #resilient, #low-carbon communities. 🌱
📢 climatecaucus.ca
August 1, 2025 at 1:03 PM
👋 Are you a local elected leader with a climate-related question? We’re here to help.
Our 'Ask Us Anything' service provides timely, in-depth responses to elected members climate policy questions.
🔗 Learn more or submit a question: climatecaucus.ca/ask-us-anything

#LocalLeadership #ClimateAction
July 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
At Climate Caucus, we’re building a network of elected officials who are actively driving change in their communities — and beyond. 🚀

Join our community of elected leaders building a more sustainable, equitable future: climatecaucus.ca/join-us/

#ClimateCaucus #LocalLeadership #ClimateAction
July 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
On behalf of our #BC members, Climate Caucus has submitted comprehensive feedback to the Province on CleanBC. Read the letter here: buff.ly/OCjigNv
CleanBC has laid a foundation—but the next phase must reflect the urgency of our times and the magnitude of the challenges our #communities face. ♻️
July 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM