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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
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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
January 22, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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📣 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
January 21, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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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...
Civic Searchlight
Civic Searchlight is dragging cities and towns into the 21st century by making 550 municipalities’ public meetings easy to search, all in one place, for the first time. Here you'll find all of CNO's s...
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January 20, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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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
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January 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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By end of day Thursday, please consider signing and sharing our our open letter to the Senate of Canada calling for climate-aligned finance act.
Almost 500 people have signed on already.
Thx for sharing.
Most sign-ons come from NGO listservs & personal asks.
Sign: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Tax dollars are not enough to fund the green transition alone. We need our banks to stop financing the fire. Support Senator Galvez's private members bill Bill 238 #CAFA Belw is a Zoom photo of Senator Galvex surrounded by people holding up I support CAFA signs Catherine Ethier's Testimonial She is from Newmarket-Aurora I support the Climate-Aligned Finance Act (CAFA) because, as a former energy regulator, I have seen firsthand how misalignment between policy objectives, regulatory frameworks, and capital allocation creates systemic risk. Climate risk is not theoretical-it is operational, financial, and material. CAFA addresses this reality by moving Canada beyond voluntary commitments toward clear alignment and accountability. It requires reporting entities (including federally regulated financial institutions) to integrate physical and transition climate risks into governance, decision-making, and capital allocation, consistent with Canada’s legally binding climate commitments and global net-zero pathways. What distinguishes CAFA is its focus on credibility and delivery. By embedding climate expertise, strengthening transparency, and aligning financial flows with real-world outcomes, the Act supports prudent risk management, protects financial stability, and enhances Canada’s long-term economic competitiveness. The energy transition will be financed. CAFA helps ensure it is financed by design-with foresight and accountability-rather than by crisis. That is why I support CAFA. “Testimonial graphic featuring Lyn Adamson smiling at the camera on the right. Text on the left reads: ‘I support the Climate Aligned Finance Act. I have worked on the ever-worsening climate crisis since 2010. I am always seeking and supporting the most effective measures that will bring down our CO2 emissions. Regulation matters. The energy transition will be financed. CAFA helps ensure it is done in a fair and transparent way. Our kids will benefit from this and that’s the most important reason to support this. As a grandmother of three, this matters. Let’s act now for a climate-safe future.’ Below the text is the flag of Ontario and the name and riding: ‘Lyn Adamson, Toronto St. Paul’s.’ The background is dark brown with green accent lines.”
January 19, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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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...
January 19, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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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
January 15, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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Every. 10. Days.

#ThisIsClimateChange.

It’s time to #MakePollutersPay for the devastation and hold #BigOil accountable for knowingly fueling the climate crisis.
https://grist.org/extreme-weather/in-2025-america-suffered-a-billion-dollar-disaster-every-10-days/
In 2025, the US suffered a billion-dollar disaster every 10 days
A new analysis finds that in 2025 disasters in the U.S. took 276 lives and caused $115 billion in damages. It could have been much worse.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:21 PM
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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
Remembering Judy O'Leary - Climate Caucus
The Climate Caucus community was devastated to lose a friend, collaborator, visionary and extraordinary volunteer, Judy O’Leary, unexpectedly in November 2025. Judy was instrumental in […]
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January 8, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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🌟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
January 7, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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“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.
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#local #poli
‘We have a new role’: mayors across the world increasingly taking on society’s biggest challenges
From Budapest to Barcelona, New York to Paris, mayors are increasingly being thrust on to the political frontlines as they face down the rise of the far right
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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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
January 6, 2026 at 2:52 PM
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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!
December 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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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
December 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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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
December 16, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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✨ 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
December 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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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
December 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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💡 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
December 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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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
December 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Dwight 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
December 9, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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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
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#LocalGov
December 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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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
December 2, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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🎄 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
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London Records 1.5 Million Cycling Trips Per Day

Not an easy place to ride what with rain and dense traffic but way faster than driving

www.bbc.com/news/article...
Cycling journeys up by 43% in London, TfL report suggests
Cycling journeys have increased to more than 1.5 million daily this year, according to a new report.
www.bbc.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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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
November 27, 2025 at 9:58 PM