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Centre for Civic Governance @civicgovernance.bsky.social · 11h

This new tool from @uoftcities.bsky.social breaks down how Canadian municipalities are impacted by the ongoing tariffs

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Mapping tariffs

Examining potential local impacts on jobs and businesses across Canada via maps and charts

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Centre for Civic Governance @civicgovernance.bsky.social · 14h

Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for the first time

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Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time

Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report finds

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Centre for Civic Governance @civicgovernance.bsky.social · 14h

The workshop will provide hands-on approach for mayors, city councillors, and regional district directors to draft motions, resolutions, and amendments that support equitable processes so that we can collectively build systems where everyone can participate and succeed.

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Centre for Civic Governance @civicgovernance.bsky.social · 14h

This assessment tool helps elected leaders identify where decisions may have intended or unintended consequences for people who have been historically the most marginalized and harmed by institutions that hold power.

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Centre for Civic Governance @civicgovernance.bsky.social · 14h

We're kicking off our fall conversation series with @womentcities.bsky.social

Join us on Thurs, Oct 16 for Designing for Equity: Tools for Local Leaders. This workshop explores a new equity assessment tool for local elected leaders 🧵

Register now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Centre for Civic Governance @civicgovernance.bsky.social · 5d

Registration is open for our virtual fall conversation series for local electeds! Join an inspiring lineup of non-profit and local leaders leaders to learn, share, and connect.

Learn more and register at: ccg.eco/event/quarte...

@climatecaucus.bsky.social @womentcities.bsky.social

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Centre for Civic Governance @civicgovernance.bsky.social · 5d

A look at how wealth tax became a battleground in Norway's election

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‘People are so angry’: how wealth tax became a battleground in Norway’s election

Issue creates clear dividing line between left and right, as populists target voters with vow to scrap levy

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Centre for Civic Governance @civicgovernance.bsky.social · 7d

Advocates say rethinking tiny home designations could help solve housing shortages in rural communities

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How tiny homes on wheels could become legal in some B.C. communities | CBC News

Most local governments consider tiny homes on wheels to be equivalent to RVs — which means they don’t let people live in them permanently. But some leaders in the Vancouver Island region say they've f...

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Centre for Civic Governance @civicgovernance.bsky.social · 9d

Tomorrow is National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. Committing to learning this year? The Yellowhead Institute's 'Land Back Online' is a good place to start.

learnonline.yellowheadinstitute.org

Yellowhead Institute @miskoaki.bsky.social · 21d

September 30th is National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. As we approach this day, how can we avoid symbolic performances of reconciliation and equip ourselves to work toward transformative change? Check out these resources and more on our website: yellowheadinstitute.org. Linked in bio.

A red text box at the top reads: "Education Resources". Title text reads: "How Do You Like Your Reconciliation?" A venn diagram demonstrates 4 overlapping circles. The circles include 1. Symbolic: Centres "efforts" by Canadians. 2. Easy: Low-hanging fruit, quick wins. 3. Transformative: Centres Indigenous self-determination, 4. Impactful: Empowers Indigenous peoples.

Overlapping with Symbolic, easy, and impactful is: renaming
Overlapping with symbolic and impactful is: contrition: accountability + apology.
Overlapping with Easy, impactful: funding, data transparency, sharing power.
Overlapping with easy, impactful, and transformative: non-existent.
Overlapping with impactful and transformative: justice for Indigenous peoples, land back.
Overlapping with easy and transformative: Settler fantasy.
Overlapping with symbolic and easy is: exploitative, performative "allyship", and inclusion.

A dotted line separates the diagram and text that reads: "As we approach National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, consider where the actions you’re taking or observing fall according to this diagram. Are they transformative, impactful, symbolic, easy or somewhere in-between?"

A yellow text box reads: "Map / Education Resource". Title text reads: "The Yellowhead Treaty Map" A star designed by Michelle Sound is displayed. Next to it, text reads: "Covering every treaty since 1763, the Treaty Map depicts three eras of Treaty Making in Canada, Pre-Confederation, Confederation, and "modern". Each treaty contains descriptions on the context, terms, negotiation, and implementation of the treaty." A yellow text box contains the URL: treatymap.yellowheadinstitute.org.

A dotted line separates text at the bottom that reads: "When you recite a land acknowledgement, are you actually engaging with what it means to occupy stolen land? Are you encouraging your audience to learn about how the territories you live on were dispossessed and remain contested?"

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 9d

Signing onto this @climatecaucus.bsky.social Elbows Up for Climate letter was a no-brainer.

IN FACT!!!! @civicgovernance.bsky.social has a report out now affirming how net-zero transition infrastructure is an unprecedented economic opportunity, with economic sovereignty as a nice treat on the side.

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Centre for Civic Governance @civicgovernance.bsky.social · 12d

A concerning but necessary read on AI chatbots programmed to target councillors on climate issues
www.thoroldtoday.ca/local-news/h...

Did an AI chatbot push Thorold Council to leave the Climate Protection Program?

An investigation by Canada's National Observer reveals an AI chatbot generating misinformation is being used to influence council decisions nationwide

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Centre for Civic Governance @civicgovernance.bsky.social · 12d

Wise word from @jimbostanford.bsky.social

Have you seen our new report on the potential for green job growth in the building trades? Find out more at: ccg.eco/research/jobs-for-today

Centre for Civic Governance @civicgovernance.bsky.social · 13d

"This plan breaks the agreement we signed in good faith," said Tla'amin Hegus (Chief) John Hackett in a written statement.

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Tla’amin Nation Opposes 30-Year Export of Local Power to the U.S.

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Centre for Civic Governance @civicgovernance.bsky.social · 13d

Want to export dam-generated power for 30 years? Not so fast, say these B.C. residents

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Want to export dam-generated power to the U.S. for 30 years? Not so fast, say these B.C. residents | CBC News

Residents on British Columbia's upper Sunshine Coast are opposing an independent dam-generated power producer's exclusive 30-year deal with a U.S. company.

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Centre for Civic Governance @civicgovernance.bsky.social · 14d

The City of Delta just became the first B.C. municipality to provide free recreation for all youth

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City of Delta Breaks Barriers with Free Recreation for All Youth | Healthy Living

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 21d

Congratulations and thanks to Canada's Building Trades Unions and @civicgovernance.bsky.social on this ground-breaking (literally!) report on the millions (also literally!) of skilled jobs we can unlock by building a cleaner, better future. #BCLab #CanLab

Centre for Civic Governance @civicgovernance.bsky.social · 21d

Our new report explores the vital role Canada's construction industry plays in the net-zero transition, and the potential for green job growth in the building trades.

Learn more here: www.ccg.eco/research/jobs-for-today

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Iglika Ivanova @iglikaivanova.bsky.social · 21d

This is the kind of nation-building work that I would like to see from our federal government.

Great work, @jimbostanford.bsky.social & @civicgovernance.bsky.social.

#canlab #cdnecon

Jim Stanford @jimbostanford.bsky.social · 21d

I helped the Centre for Civic Governance on an exciting new report about the jobs potential of renewable energy and energy conservation investments in Canada. The numbers are huge: 6.3 to 9.5 million job years of new construction work from now to 2050: ccg.eco/research/job.... /2

Jobs for Today: Canada's Building Trades and the Net-Zero Transition - Centre for Civic Governance

Commissioned by Green Jobs BC, a project of the Centre for Civic Governance, Jobs for Today: Canada’s Building Trades and the Net-Zero Transition explores the vital role Canada’s construction industry...

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Centre for Civic Governance @civicgovernance.bsky.social · 21d

Don't let short-term politics derail B.C.'s long-term EV future

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Opinion: Don’t let short-term politics derail B.C.’s long-term EV future

Short-term turbulence is no reason to abandon a policy that’s delivered cheaper EVs, cleaner air and real consumer benefits.

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Centre for Civic Governance @civicgovernance.bsky.social · 21d

Our new report explores the vital role Canada's construction industry plays in the net-zero transition, and the potential for green job growth in the building trades.

Learn more here: www.ccg.eco/research/jobs-for-today

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BC Policy Solutions @bcpolicy.bsky.social · 27d

BC nonprofits don't just provide service. They are economic and social engines & they are in crisis.

Nonprofits contribute $4.2B in GDP—more than the mining, oil & gas & agriculture industries combined.

Read a letter from over 200 BC nonprofit leaders calling for action.
bcpolicy.ca/funding-...

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Centre for Civic Governance @civicgovernance.bsky.social · 23d

A look at Alberta's troubling new legislation:

thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...

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Just Like That, Alberta Is Less Safe for Girls | The Tyee

New UCP legislation puts all girls at risk, not just trans ones, say two researchers and parents.

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Centre for Civic Governance @civicgovernance.bsky.social · 23d

The 'frying pan of Spain' shows how cities can deal with extreme heat

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The 'frying pan of Spain' shows how cities can deal with extreme heat | CBC News

By 2050, Seville could record summer peaks of 50 C and a 20 per cent reduction in rainfall. By developing several solutions around the innovative use of water, the Spanish city is now at the forefront...

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Centre for Civic Governance @civicgovernance.bsky.social · 26d

Spanish schools to add coping strategies for climate crisis disasters to the curriculum

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Spanish schools to teach pupils how to cope with climate crisis disasters

Children as young as three will have lessons on wildfires and flooding under 10-point emergency response plan

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IPE BC @publicedbc.bsky.social · 27d

There is more to do to help kids have access to healthy food at school – let’s do it together. Please join the webinar on Sept 25.
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Healthy school food; Let’s do it together – IPE/BC

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Centre for Civic Governance @civicgovernance.bsky.social · 27d

Here's a look at the benefits of Japanese "tiny forests", with a case study from Scotland:

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How Japanese tiny forests are sweeping Scotland

Grown using the Miyawaki method, fast-growing miniature forests in the middle of cities can bring surprisingly big benefits for people and the environment.

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