Climate Caucus
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
- Alex Cool-Fergus, Climate Caucus’ Senior Manager of Public Affairs, will be joining an upcoming panel hosted by the Sustainability Network and The Energy Mix @theenergymix.com 🔗 www.sustainabilitynetwork.ca/events/the-e...
- Our February events offer deep, practical insights into some of the biggest challenges affecting municipalities, school boards and local leaders working in deeply complex times. #MunicipalClimateAction #ClimateLeadership #ClimateCaucus #LocalGovernance #cdnpoli
- As part of the new 2026 city budget, Toronto has committed to expanding its free air conditioner program, doubling the number of units it will provide to vulnerable residents from about 500 to at least 1,000 portable AC units. Learn more here: buff.ly/QX3bbj9 #Toronto #CommunitySupport #Health
- TODAY: Join @nationalobserver.com to examine how climate mis/disinformation is spreading, why local politicians are increasingly vulnerable, and what can actually be done to respond, online or off. 🕰️12pm PT / 3pm ET Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
- 🌱 Lethbridge County is promoting #sustainable agricultural practices with free, practical learning opportunities on: 🔹 Improving biodiversity in cropping systems 🔹 Managing invasive weeds with effective techniques 🔹 Soil nutrient analysis and healthy soil practices 👉https://buff.ly/7usY8cL
- If you're council-curious this panel discussion is for you! Tomorrow @womentcities.bsky.social is walking us through how to get involved in your next municipal election. Learn more: www.eventbrite.ca/e/how-to-get... #localgovernments #womeninleadership #munipoli #cdnpoli
- Join Canada’s National Observer and Climate Caucus this Thursday Jan 29 at 3 pm ET as we examine how misinformation is reshaping local politics. The panel includes CNO democracy and technology reporter Rory White and Climate Caucus executive director Zoe Grams 👉 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
- Want to turn good ideas into impactful action at council and beyond? Join us for a hands-on Resolution Writing Workshop designed for local elected leaders. 🗓 Tuesday, January 27 ⏰ 11am PT / 12pm MT / 2pm ET / 3pm AT 👉 Register here: climatecaucus.ca/event/resolu...
- BIG news… As of February 2, the inimitable Alex Cool-Fergus @alexcoolfergus.bsky.social will be part of our Climate Caucus team! 🎉 As Senior Manager of Public Affairs, Alex will help to shape our government relations, advocacy and policy work. #ClimateLeadership #LocalGovernance #cdnpoli
- 📣 Calling all municipal elected officials in prairie provinces 📣 🗓️ Monday January 26 🕘 10 AM MT / 11 AM CT 🔗 Learn more and register: climatecaucus.ca/event/integr... #MunicipalClimateAction #ClimateLeadership #ClimateCaucus #LocalGovernance #cdnpoli
- Keeping up with municipal politics just got a lot easier. 🏙️ @nationalobserver.com has released their Civic Searchlight to the public — a searchable database of 550+ Canadian municipal meetings, letting you search any topic in seconds. 🔎 www.nationalobserver.com/special-repo...
- How can climate data and analysis tools help municipalities make better decisions in the face of climate change? Join us to explore how communities across Atlantic Canada are doing just that with Sabine Dietz, ED of CLIMAtlantic 🗓️ Mon Jan 27, 11 am AT 🔗 buff.ly/JAqB4gE
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- Join us at this month's Women’s Caucus meeting to hear from the esteemed Mira Oreck, Executive Director of the Houssian Foundation. 🎉 Open to all women and non-binary local elected leaders. 🗓️ Tue Jan 20 🕘 10am PT / 11am MT / 1pm ET / 2pm AT 🔗 Learn more & register: climatecaucus.ca/event/womens...
- Late last year, Toronto endorsed the Climate-Aligned Finance Act (#BillS-258), calling on Canada’s banks to get in line with Canada’s #climate commitments. Thank you to Toronto councillor Dianne Saxe for sharing this initiative with us and for your leadership in getting this Bill endorsed. #cdnpoli
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- The Climate Caucus community was devastated to lose a friend, collaborator, and visionary — Judy O’Leary — who passed unexpectedly in November. We have created a permanent online memorial to pay tribute to Judy and her impact. You can explore the tribute page here: buff.ly/yTcuTMo
- 🌟Our 2025 Year in Review is now live! 🌟 Thank you to our partners, allies, and members for making this work possible. Explore everything we accomplished together here: climatecaucus.ca/.../12/CC_An... #ClimateLeadership #LocalGovernment #ClimateAction #MunicipalLeaders #ElbowsUpForClimate
- “We have a new job.” Mayors around the world are stepping off the ceremonial stage and into the frontline of society’s biggest challenges. That’s why we support and connect local elected leaders delivering safer, healthier, more affordable communities across Canada. 🔗 buff.ly/7hOXdtr #local #poli
- New year, new climate conversations! With topics ranging from youth climate jobs to coastal protection, explore our January lineup of Climate Caucus events. 📢 Register and learn more: buff.ly/HxxHiBL #MunicipalClimateAction #ClimateLeadership #ClimateCaucus #LocalGovernance #cdnpoli
- Season’s Greetings from Climate Caucus! 🎄 Our events are on hiatus in December, and our office will be closed from December 24 – January 2. May 2026 bring renewed energy, inspiration, and continued progress toward a sustainable future. We look forward to reconnecting with you in the new year!
- If you believe in strengthening local climate leadership, we invite you to support our 2026 core priorities: 1️⃣ Building capacity for effective local climate policy 2️⃣ Incubating advocacy that strengthens local voices 3️⃣ Bolstering resilience & just transitions 💚 Donate: bit.ly/climatecaucusdonate
- There’s a reason Steve Bannon told MAGA supporters that the path to “save the nation” is through local politics. They know: local politics is where deep change can happen. We know it too. We’re asking for your help to support community leaders. 👉 bit.ly/climatecaucusdonate #ClimateAction #Local
- ✨ Community Highlight ✨ The Town of Newmarket, ON passes green development standards to be included in its Official Community Plan, and is rolling out a Green Fleet Strategy! Learn more here: www.newmarkettoday.ca/local-news/n... #CommunityClimateAction #SustainableDevelopment #GreenFleet
- Climate Caucus has had a bumper year! 🎉 This year, we: ⚡surpassed 1000 members—a 30% increase from last year. ⚡ launched two new regional chapters, ⚡ established our first Women’s Caucus. ⚡ held 25+ lobby meetings and secured 800+ media hits. Help us keep up the momentum: bit.ly/climatecaucusdonate
- 💡 Community Highlight: Old Coal Mines, New Clean Energy 💡 Cumberland BC, alongside the University of Victoria, is exploring how to turn unused mine shafts into a "ground‑source heat exchanger" — using relatively stable water temperatures to lower carbon emissions and energy costs. 👉 buff.ly/guYRJE8
- As we prepare for another busy year supporting local elected leaders across the country, we’re asking for your support. We’re a small team backed by a powerful volunteer network — we make every dollar count. 💚 Donate here: bit.ly/climatecaucusdonate #climate #localleadership
- Reposted by Climate CaucusDwight is a rural landowner in Two Hills, #Alberta. 12 years ago, he was forced to host a gas well on his land, on the condition that the industry fully close and clean it up when the well stopped producing. That never happened. Watch the full video 👉 ecojustice.ca/LandownerStories #OrphanWells
- Got a policy idea you’re ready to bring to life? Join Saanich Councillor Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff for a practical, hands-on workshop that walks local elected leaders through every stage of resolution writing. 🗓️ Tues, Jan 27 🕘 11am PT / 12pm MT / 2pm ET / 3pm AT 🔗 buff.ly/RA8aMMu #LocalGov
- This Thursday, Councillor, and Climate Caucus board member, Dianne Saxe will be asking the City’s Infrastructure & Environment Committee to support her call for Toronto Hydro to develop a plan to phase-out the Portlands gas plant on Toronto’s waterfront by 2035 🙌 #toronto #phaseoutfossilfuels
- 🎄 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
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- We honour Minister Guilbeault's courage and integrity in opposing a deal that gives all the leverage to the oil and gas lobby. #ABMOU #tankerban #BCpipeline #guilbeaultresigns #cdnpoli
- Reposted by Climate CaucusToday is a historic setback for climate action in Canada. DSF vehemently opposes this proposed pipeline and calls on @mark-carney.bsky.social to do better. Stand firm on environmental standards and advance Canada’s clean energy transition. Not Danielle Smith's fossil fuel fantasy.
- Reposted by Climate CaucusMeet the leaders driving our second Suzuki Sessions 🔋⚡️: Melina Laboucan-Massimo, Jordyn Burnouf, Stephen Thomas, and David Suzuki. They’re bringing fresh perspectives on Indigenous climate action, community energy projects, and what a just transition means for all. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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- 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
- 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
- New polling shows 87% of Albertans support the government requiring industry to cover unpaid property taxes to municipalities 👏 #makepolluterspay #cleanupyourmess #climate #cdnpoli
- 🚨 New polling shows that a supermajority of Albertans want oil & gas companies held accountable for the costs of cleanup, unpaid municipal taxes, and unpaid compensation to landowners. Make polluters pay!!! 🚨 www.cleanupyourmess.ca/polling-pres... #ABLeg #ABPoli #CDNPoli #CleanUpYourMess
- 🔥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
