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

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

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

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...

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

Today 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.

Meet 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...

BREAKING: The #Ford government has just forced through legislative changes in #Bill68 that strip away provincial climate obligations — just days before critical December 1st #Mathur youth climate hearing where the government was expected to have to finally answer for its climate record. Stay tuned.

BREAKING: Young litigants, @cape-acme.bsky.social, and @greenpeaceca.bsky.social slam the #Ford government over last-minute, short-sighted climate law repeal ahead of the upcoming landmark #Mathur court hearing. Learn more >> bit.ly/481HRLA #onpoli #canpoli #genclimateaction

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

🔥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

We are losing so much time fighting fights that should have been put to bed years ago. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Calling all Ontario municipal elected leaders! Did you know Climate Caucus has a regional chapter for Ontario members? Our next session is on Building Emissions Performance Standards (BEPS) 🗓️Wed, Nov 26, 3PM ET 🔗 buff.ly/UBJgtrQ Not yet a member? 👉https://buff.ly/SalCxCS

Many people don't realise how climate change is already - not in the future - affecting our lives. And it's doing so in ways that, once our eyes are opened, we can notice! For example, food. h/t @climatecentral.org

Fab video highlighting wins in rural communities from @greenmunicipalfund.bsky.social 🙌 #local #cdnpoli #municipal #climateaction

🚴‍♀️ Ready to rethink #mobility in Canada? Join us for a virtual session on Shared #micro-mobility Services featuring real-world lessons from Canadian municipalities that have introduced bikeshare and e-scooter systems 🗓️ Fri, Nov 21 🕘 11AM PT / 2 pm ET climatecaucus.ca/event/nation...

📢 New Research Release: the Elbows Up for Climate Campaign alongside 20 leading economists and policy experts present Elbows Up: A Practical Program for Canadian Sovereignty. 👉 Read the full collection here: www.policyalternatives.ca/.../elbows-u... #elbowsup #climate #cdnpoli #tarrifs

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

Was on a @climatecaucus.bsky.social meeting about misinformation, and the issues it causes... this was on my Linked In feed... nuts. infonews.ca/news/7394139...

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

Climate Caucus has joined with 15 civil society organizations, including CAPE @cape-acme.bsky.social to urge our federal government to join the Global initiative on Information Integrity on Climate Change. #disinformation #climatedisasters #wildfires #cdnpoli #informationintegrity

Climate Caucus was proud to participate in Nature Canada’s (@naturecanada.bsky.social) 7th annual Nature on the Hill, joining more than 70 partners from across the country in Ottawa to ensure that protecting nature remains a top priority for Canada’s decision-makers. #nature #cdnpoli #biodiversity

📬 Want to keep up with what local governments are doing to lead on climate? Sign up to our mailing list and get key updates delivered straight to your inbox. 🔹 Upcoming Events 🔹 Local Success Stories 🔹 Community Resources & Toolkits 🔹 Open Grants 👉 Sign up here: climatecaucus.ca/join-us/

👉 ⚡ BIG NEWS ⚡ 👈 David Miller, Co-Chair of the #ElbowsUpforClimate campaign, presented this Monday to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. Watch his remarks here from the 12.23:37 parlvu.parl.gc.ca/Harmony/en/P...

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

Across Canada, more and more voices are calling for a Youth Climate Corps. With the federal budget set for November 4, the call is growing louder. 📢 Join the 200+ organizations urging Mark Carney’s government to fund a Youth Climate Corps in Budget 2025. 🔗 Learn more: www.goodgreenjobsforall.ca

À travers du Canada, plus de voix se joignent à la demande du Corps jeunesse pour le climat. 📢 Écoute à quelques-un.e.s de nos 200+ allié.e.s qui demandent que le gouvernement Carney fonde un Corps jeunesse pour le climat dans le Budget 2025. 🔗 Joins-toi à la demande: www.goodgreenjobsforall.ca

New research from 40 progressive economists and policy experts who came together at the recent #ElbowsUp Economic Summit in Ottawa is launching 🗓️ Fri, Oct 31 at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 2pm AT 🔗 Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #elbowsupforclimate #economicsovereignty #cdnpoli #elbowsup

To help local elected officials navigate #misinformation, #polarization, and other communications challenges, Climate Caucus is launching a new Mis/Disinformation Working Group. 🗓️ First meeting: Thurs, Oct 30 🕚 11am PT / 12pm MT / 2pm ET / 3pm AT 🔗 Register here: climatecaucus.ca/event/mis-di...

Residents across Alberta, Newfoundland & Labrador and Quebec are choosing their new councils. We’re rooting for our Climate Caucus members seeking re-election and looking forward to welcoming new local leaders committed to building resilient, low-carbon communities 👉 climatecaucus.ca/join-us/

Calling all #school board trustees! 📢 Did you know that at least 39 oil and gas companies are involved in developing climate education for kids? Join us to learn more with CAPE and the Centre for Civic Governance. 🗓️ Wed Oct 29 at 12pm PT / 3pm ET 🔗 buff.ly/MdYCuey

🎉 Congratulations to @clean50.bsky.social 2026 Award Winners! A special shout-out to two outstanding award winners: Climate Caucus Board Vice-Chair and North Vancouver Councillor Jessica McIlroy, and #ElbowsUpforClimate cabinet member, Mayor Richard Ireland of Jasper. #Clean50 #ClimateLeadership

Introducing the #Climate Toolkit for #Housing and #Infrastructure by HICC — a suite of tools and resources designed to help municipalities and elected officials develop housing and infrastructure that are more #resilient to climate impacts. 🗓️ Friday, Oct 24 🕘 11AM–12PM PT 🔗

Don Davies rising in the house of commons to share the #elbowsupforclimate message. It's time to invest in resilience. 🙌

Yesterday I met with the Elbows Up for Climate Coalition—a group of mayors warning about the rising costs of climate inaction. From wildfires to food prices, communities are struggling. It’s time to invest in resilience and put young Canadians to work building a sustainable future.

🌊 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