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Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 1h

“Imagine there was a truck heading directly for your children. What would you do? Surely everything in your power to save them, including jumping in its way?” That truck is climate change.

Great to speak with @theguardian.com’s Maya Goodfellow about my new book, #RunLikeAGirl.

Canada’s former climate minister on making a change, ‘aloof’ Trudeau and sexism

Catherine McKenna’s memoir delves into thorny parts of being in office including death threats and being referred to as ‘climate Barbie’

www.theguardian.com

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 16h

B.C. Premier David Eby is clearly beyond frustrated with Danielle Smith's pipeline dreams threatening the B.C. economy.

In a fiery statement, he called her out directly stating...

"This is not the Danielle Smith show!"

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #bcpoli

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Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 18h

Great book launch in Montreal with my amazing friend and climate ally, Désirée McGraw! Great to speak about climate, politics & making change. I loved seeing so many women in politics at the event! #RunLikeAGirl 🏃‍♀️ #WomenChangePolitics #WomenLeadingonClimate

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Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 19h

Joined @beynate.bsky.social for a live #Uncommons podcast about #RunLikeAGirl🏃. We had an honest discussion about the ups & downs of politics, hate & harassment in public life & landing ambitious climate action. 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLXP...

Grand bargains and running like a girl with Catherine McKenna

YouTube video by Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, M.P., Beaches-East York

www.youtube.com

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Nate Erskine-Smith @beynate.bsky.social · 20h

Chapters:
00:00 Intro & Run Like a Girl
05:32 Lessons from politics
08:52 “Climate Barbie”
16:28 Running in Ottawa Centre
23:05 Team player vs truth
27:19 Leaving politics
38:52 Climate “grand bargains”
52:56 Carbon pricing
57:55 Gender & feminism

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Nate Erskine-Smith @beynate.bsky.social · 20h

Last week, @cathmckenna.bsky.social
joined me for a live #Uncommons recording at the Naval Club of Toronto to discuss Run Like a Girl, lessons from six years in politics, harassment in public life, party loyalty, and “grand bargains” on climate. Listen at uncommons.ca

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Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 1d

Kudos to NCC and CEO Tobi Nussbaum for truly reimagining Ottawa around its beautiful waterfront. The River House restoration, Dow’s Lake swimming dock, and new café pop-ups are proof that small changes can have a big impact— Can’t wait to see what’s next.

ottawacitizen.com/news/ncc-rep...

The NCC wants a new reputation, and a different Ottawa

Long seen as secretive and sluggish, the National Capital Commission is trying to change the narrative one swimming dock at a time

ottawacitizen.com

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Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 2d

Didn’t expect this from @deadder.bsky.social in today’s @globeandmail 🤣.

For those wondering my #RunLikeaGirl book is focused on what I learned about making change in hopes of inspiring women and young people! 🏃‍♀️

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Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 2d

Good catch. It’s Thursday!

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Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 3d

Ottawa folks: Come to my free #RunLikeAGirl book launch at the Glebe Community Centre on Wednesday, October 16th! I’ll talk about climate, politics (including how I loved representing #OttawaCentre) & what I learned about how to make change!🏃‍♀️

Join Catherine McKenna for Ottawa Centre Launch of her book Run Like a Girl

A special gathering of Catherine's supporters, community members and neighbours to hear Catherine talk about her new book, Run Like a Girl

www.eventbrite.com

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Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 5d

Full house at Trinity College for the Toronto launch of #RunLikeAGirl 🏃‍♀️‍➡️ Thanks to Joannah Lawson & U of T for our candid conversation, and to the alumni, students, colleagues, friends & Toronto community who came out to the launch!

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Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 6d

So sad 💔. Jane Goodall was an inspiration. She never stopped …
www.bbc.com/news/live/c9...

'An extraordinary legacy': Tributes after chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall dies age 91 - follow live

The primatologist was a

www.bbc.com

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Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks to the Canadian International Council & Cassie Heward for hosting the opening panel of the Couchiching Conference 2025. Meeting so many amazing young women striving for change was truly inspiring—our next generation of leaders is ready to step up.

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Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 7d

“A decade of aggressive cost-cutting has caused a significant — and so far sustained — decline in jobs across the oil and gas sector, while production has increased”. In The Toronto Sun, no less. torontosun.com/business/mon...

Imperial job cuts come amid wider tech-enabled efficiency push in energy industry

Imperial Oil's plans to cut 20 per cent of its workforce by the end of 2027 comes as part of a wider trend of industry job cuts.

torontosun.com

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Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 7d

The thing about oilsands companies is that over the past decade they have focused on cutting as many jobs as possible in the name of efficiency while paying as little as possible for the pollution they cause.

National Newswatch @nationalnewswatch.com · 7d

Canadian energy minister disappointed by Imperial Oil's planned layoffs nationalnewswatch.com/2025/09/30/c...

Canadian energy minister disappointed by Imperial Oil's planned…

National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.

nationalnewswatch.com

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Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 7d

Merci @leblancetienne.bsky.social!

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Etienne Leblanc @leblancetienne.bsky.social · 7d

[À lire] Si je peux me permettre, le livre de @cathmckenna.bsky.social, "Run Like a Girl", est à lire absolument, pour mieux comprendre ce que ça signifie de servir le public dans un contexte politique trop souvent très toxique. thewalrus.ca/they-called-...

They Called Her “Climate Barbie.” She Fired Back | The Walrus

Catherine McKenna on misogyny, rage farming, and the toll of online violence in Canadian politics

thewalrus.ca

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Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 8d

"Study upon study has found that women who use their political power to push for environmental action are targeted much more frequently than their male counterparts, and the attacks they endure are far worse."

🔗 Read the full article: thewalrus.ca/they-called-...

They Called Her “Climate Barbie.” She Fired Back | The Walrus

Catherine McKenna on misogyny, rage farming, and the toll of online violence in Canadian politics

thewalrus.ca

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Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 8d

Toronto friends—join me in my discussion with Nathaniel Erskine-Smith this Thursday for his live Uncommons podcast and a chat about my book, #RunLikeAGirl:

www.eventbrite.ca/e/uncommons-...

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Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 8d

I don't like talking about the hate & abuse I received in politics. I don't need sympathy. But we do need change. And I promised to support women & girls who want to go into politics. So here is my story. We need to stop this. Now.

🔗 thewalrus.ca/they-called-...

They Called Her “Climate Barbie.” She Fired Back | The Walrus

Catherine McKenna on misogyny, rage farming, and the toll of online violence in Canadian politics

thewalrus.ca

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Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 11d

Come by this morning, drop off some electronics and say hi!

Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 13d

#Glebe residents: This Sat Sept 27 from 10-2pm drop off your used computers, TV, cables, phones, cameras (anything with battery or plug!) to #Glebe Kunstadt Sports (680 Bank St in parking lot)! Stop e-waste from going into landfills & raise $ for Heartwood House! Spread the word! ♻️

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Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 11d

Hey Ottawa: Tomorrow’s the day! Recycle your used electronics and support a great organization! Just do it! 💪

Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 13d

#Glebe residents: This Sat Sept 27 from 10-2pm drop off your used computers, TV, cables, phones, cameras (anything with battery or plug!) to #Glebe Kunstadt Sports (680 Bank St in parking lot)! Stop e-waste from going into landfills & raise $ for Heartwood House! Spread the word! ♻️

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Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 11d

This week I set the stage at the UNSG’s High-Level Dialogue on climate action by cities, regions, companies and financial institutions. Great to hear from the climate leaders but we need everyone to match climate ambition with integrity and action!

#NYCClimateWeek #ClimateAction #NetZero

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Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 11d

"It’s not a question of being “tough.” That’s a male construct. There are fewer paths for women into politics, as journalism shrinks and city council and school trustee posts vanish as a launchpad."

🔗 www.thestar.com/opinion/star...

Article by @hmallick.bsky.social at the @thestar.com

Heather Mallick: Why we keep losing stellar women politicians like Catherine McKenna

McKenna, a mother of three young children, survived a frightening and ugly era when American-style woman-hating vitriol, street swarming and violent attacks floated north to make Canadian politics nea...

www.thestar.com

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Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 12d

Really excited that Time Magazine excerpted my chapter highlighting the vital role of women in climate leadership — especially in a time of so much “green hushing.” It’s courageous women who are standing up, speaking out, and moving climate action forward.

time.com/7320420/wome...

Women's Climate Leadership Is More Important Than Ever

In her new book, Catherine McKenna talks about the power of women to drive change.

time.com

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