Climate Caucus
@climatecaucus
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
Extreme heat is putting renters at risk across Canada. ❄️ Our new Right to Cool toolkit helps municipalities remove barriers to AC and adopt maximum indoor temperature standards to protect tenants. Read more: climatecaucus.ca/wp-content/u... #cdnpoli #extremeheat
L’essor immobilier au Canada est l'occasion de construire des logements #abordables, adaptés aux changements climatiques et conçus pour durer. Plus de 300 conseillers municipaux et maires demandent au gouvernement fédéral d’en faire une réalité. Découvrez notre plan: elbowsupforclimate.ca/logement/
Canada's #housing boom is a chance to build homes that are #affordable, #climate-ready, and built to last. More than 300 councillors and mayors are calling for federal leadership to make it happen. Read our plan: elbowsupforclimate.ca/housing-2/
As climate change continues to cause more frequent and intense heat waves, municipalities are stepping up with innovative solutions to protect residents from the dangers of extreme heat. Learn more here: drive.google.com/file/d/1fJ4s... #extremeheat #canada #communityresilience #climate #heatwaves
Are you up to date on the offerings of organizations working to advance municipal sustainability and climate projects in the Prairies? Let us get you acquainted. 📅Join us: Monday, June 22 at 12pm MT Learn more: climatecaucus.ca/event/scalin... #climate #municipal #prairies #sustainability
June’s call lineup tackles some of the most pressing issues facing communities today: creating more inclusive councils, accelerating building decarbonization, strengthening resilience to climate impacts, and navigating a rapidly changing political landscape. 🔗climatecaucus.ca/events
BREAKING: #ClimateCaucus, the #ElbowsUpforClimate campaign, and 60+ unions, Indigenous organizations, and civil society orgs call on the PM to tax the #excessprofits made by oil & gas to help Canadians. Taxing excess profits is practical, fair and widely supported. Read the open letter: 350.org/ept/
Make no mistake: today is pivotal. Today, local elected leaders from across the country met to underscore the urgent need for nation-building, not nation-burning policies. Now's the time to say #Elbowsupforclimate Read the Joint Statement and Press Release here: elbowsupforclimate.ca
It begins! The #ElbowsUpforClimate Summit is underway, with local elected leaders from across the country gathering to call for nation-building, not nation-building policies.
🚨New polling shows the vast majority (66%) of Canadians support an excess profits tax🚨 Canada's oil and gas industry is projected to earn roughly $90 billion in profits — about $10 million every hour — over the next year, while Canadians grapple with rising costs. bit.ly/4x36Jgp
The #elbowsupforclimate summit provides a closed-door, confidential gathering of climate-forward local elected leaders offers an opportunity to send a clear message to Prime Minister Carney that we need nation-building, not nation-burning policies www.elbowsupforclimate.ca
Join fellow leaders from across the country who are working towards national solutions that safeguard our communities, while making them healthier and more affordable on Thursday, June 4 in Edmonton or online. RSVP: www.elbowsupforclimate.ca #elbowsupforclimate #free
Canada is only as strong as its local communities — and local communities from coast-to-coast-to-coast are calling for more ambitious climate policy. We’ve submitted our pre-budget recommendations for #Budget2026 Read the full submission here: climatecaucus.ca/wp-content/u... #CanadaBudget2026
Join fellow leaders from across the country who are working towards national solutions that safeguard our communities, while making them healthier and more affordable during the Elbows Up for Climate Summit on Thursday, June 4 in Edmonton. RSVP: www.elbowsupforclimate.ca #elbowsupforclimate #free
Hamilton is making moves to protect their #urbanforest… and, as a result, providing shade, improved air quality, reduced flooding risk, and more livable communities🌳 This new bylaw will help to protect more than half of Hamilton’s trees which are on private land. #hamilton #climate #savethetrees
DO NOT MISS your opportunity to hear John Vaillant on Fire Weather. 10 years since the Fort Mac fire, Vaillant will reflect on where the national discourse is on #climate change. 📍 Art Gallery of Alberta 🕒Thursday June 4 | 1:30–3:00 PM MT 🔗 www.eventbrite.ca/e/john-vaill... #elbowsupforclimate
Resilient communities are built through leadership that reflects everyone they serve. If you want to know what you can do to First Nations leaders in times of growing polarization, join us on Thursday, May 14 at 11am PT / 2pm ET. 📅 Register here: climatecaucus.ca/event/resili...
#ClimateCaucus recently convened MPs and local electeds to hold conversations across party lines on what municipalities are seeing on the ground and what they need from federal partners to move solutions forward. Building cross-government relationships is key to practical place-based solutions.
Local government are increasingly on the frontlines of response, recovery and long-term community #resilience, made all the harder in increasingly more intense #wildfire seasons. That's why this May we’re dedicating our member calls to one urgent focus: municipal wildfire preparedness and response.
Got an election on the horizon—or thinking about stepping into local politics? There’s still time to register for the Campaign School: buff.ly/GUQYW0g This free program equips current and aspiring local leaders with the tools to run strong, values-driven campaigns—from messaging to voter engagement
Join us for part 2 of Energy Security in Times of Crisis: What Local Governments Need to Know - with real-world examples and practical insights, this session will explore how municipalities can reduce vulnerability and strengthen long-term energy resilience. ⚡️ Register now: buff.ly/pXeIXEd
At this month’s Women’s Caucus we’re joined by Burlington Mayor and founder of Elect Respect @mariannemeedward.bsky.social. If you’re looking for practical ways to support respectful, solutions-focused politics in your community, this conversation is for you 👉https://buff.ly/fHk4Jkh](buff.ly/fHk4Jkh
We’re in the afterglow of brilliant conversations, new collaborations and community celebration after our “Local Leadership, National Solutions” event. A sincere thanks to everyone who attended to hear why local voices are foundational to our country’s resilience and prosperity. buff.ly/rhMkUfG
📣Community Highlight 📣 Greater Sudbury’s new Community Home Improvement and Resilience Program is helping residents to navigate and access retrofit programs - making it easier to take on upgrades that improve energy efficiency and prepare homes for a changing climate. Learn more: buff.ly/An0aVPB
The Climate Caucus Campaign School is designed to meet you wherever you are in your journey: whether you’re exploring the idea, actively running, already elected, or supporting others from the sidelines. No cost. No partisanship. Just shared learning and support. 🔗climatecaucus.ca/campaign-school/
If you’re heading to the SUMA Convention this year, join us for breakfast to connect with fellow climate-aligned municipal leaders. 📅Wednesday April 15, 2026, 8 - 8.45 am CT 📍SUMA Convention, 1700 Elphinstone Street, Regina Learn more and Register here: climatecaucus.ca/event/climat...
Introducing The Walking Together Chapter: a new, action-oriented initiative, hosted in collaboration with Voor Urban Labs and FNLGA, offering a supportive space to advance climate solutions in partnership with Indigenous Nations. Learn more: climatecaucus.ca/walking-toge...
In a country-first move, New Westminster has passed a bylaw requiring landlords to ensure at least one room in every rental unit stays at or below 26°C during extreme heat, making safe, liveable housing a non-negotiable. #extremeheat #municipal #bc #climate