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As Canada faces another #heatwave and #wildfireseason, these impacts must shape #Budget2026. Municipalities need sustained federal partnership to protect their communities. Read more in @nationalnewswatch.com by @blackwellmerlin.bsky.social and ED Zoe Grams nationalnewswatch.com/2026/06/26/i...

It’s too hot, it’s Wildfire Season and it’s time to talk Budget 2026National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.nationalnewswatch.com

“We're told to abandon climate commitments for the economy. But climate disasters are devastating communities and costing billions.” Former mayors David Miller and Valérie Plante argue Stephen Guilbeault's resignation should reignite Canada's climate conversation: thefutureeconomy.ca/op-eds/why-s...

Why Steven Guilbeault’s Resignation Must Reignite National Climate ActionDavid Miller and Valerie Plante say Steven Guilbeault’s resignation renews the call for climate action and stronger leadership.thefutureeconomy.ca

"It’s a win-win in a lot of ways" - Cassie Smith @envirocentre.bksy.social Read more in Ted Raymond's CTV News article on Ottawa's proposed School Streets pilot. It's an step to creating safer spaces for children to walk, roll +cycle to school while building healthier, more connected communities.

Committee approves ‘school streets’ pilot project at 3 Ottawa schoolsThe City of Ottawa’s public works and infrastructure committee has approved a pilot project that would close streets in front of three Ottawa schools to vehicle traffic during drop-off and pick-up…buff.ly

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

And #kamloops is heading this way too. Because of Clllr @mdbass.bsky.social, an indoor cooling bylaw is being drafted for consideration by Council. #ClimateResislence.

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/

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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/

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As municipalities advance #energyefficiency, it’s essential that they do so in lockstep with non-profit housing providers🏠 Introducing our new toolkit, developed with @bcnpha.bsky.social, to help municipalities mitigate challenges of #sustainability requirements on non-profit housing: bit.ly/44V0ZbD

Toolkit: Understanding the Impacts of Local Sustainability Policies on Non-Profit Housing Providers and Tenants - BC Non-Profit Housing Associationbcnpha.ca

With the House of Commons adjourned, we’re sharing our second Climate Caucus Federal Policy Briefing …and a NEW podcast format🎙️ 🎧 Listen to the podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/6x9B... 📄 Read the briefing note: climatecaucus.ca/wp-content/u... #cdnpoli #Municipal #Climate #federalpolitics

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

Thanks to @environmentaldefence.ca for this excellent resource for journalists, reporting in a context where mis/disinformation is rampant and common narratives are frequently pro-fossil industry. Helpful for those not directly in the news business as well! environmentaldefence.ca/report/media...

Media Backgrounder: Fossil Fuel Fact Check - Environmental DefenceDespite public awareness about climate change steadily increasing, media stories about climate change are often decontextualized, without reference to how fossil fuels have caused and are accelerating...environmentaldefence.ca

If you need a re-introduction to what Climate Caucus is all about, look no further than this recent interview with @crossbordernetwork.bsky.social, Clearwater Mayor @blackwellmerlin.bsky.social and our ED Zoe Grams. youtu.be/g50eVvrsGXY?... #climate #cdnpoli #municipalleadership #elbowsupforclimate

Inside the Climate CaucusYouTube video by Cross Border Networkyoutu.be

In the coming days, we’ll be sharing more resources for municipalities to safeguard their community from the worst impacts of extreme heat. #extremeheat

Local elected leaders can join us for a call on Extreme Heat in Rental Housing 📆June 26, 11am PT 🌅New West Councillor Tasha Henderson on their maximum temperature by-law 🌅Ecotrust Canada on insights from their recent report Safe Temperatures in BC Rental Housing climatecaucus.ca/event/extrem...

Extreme Heat in Rental Housing: Lessons from New Westminster’s Indoor Cooling By-law - Climate CaucusIndoor overheating in rental housing is emerging as a critical public health and equity issue as extreme heat events become more frequent in British Columbia,  […]climatecaucus.ca

Five years ago today marks the anniversary of Canada’s most deadly climate disaster: the #heat dome in BC that led to the death 600 people. It’s a tragedy that has permanently reshaped how we understand the dangers of #extremeheat in our communities — and which we can’t forget.

Extreme Heat in Rental Housing: Lessons from New Westminster’s Indoor Cooling By-law - Climate CaucusIndoor overheating in rental housing is emerging as a critical public health and equity issue as extreme heat events become more frequent in British Columbia,  […]climatecaucus.ca

🚨EXCLUSIVE ASK US ANYTHING ON NEW FEDERAL FUNDING 🚨 The new Build Communities Strong Fund is accepting applications - with the first deadline on July 15 📅 Tue June 23 at 10 - 10:45amPT / 1 - 1:45pmET with the Office of the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Register:

Exclusive “Ask Us Anything” on the new Build Communities Strong Fund - Climate CaucusThe federal government’s Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) is now accepting funding applications for shovel-ready projects, with an upcoming deadline of July 15.  Join us […]climatecaucus.ca

Canada's oil & gas industry is raking in mind-blowing profits due to the war in Iran. Why isn't Canada (and B.C.) taxing those excess profits?! Polling shows the idea is a political winner. Opinion piece by the BCCEC Coordinator in @thetyee.ca today: thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026...

The Iran War Pumps Up Oil and Gas Profits. Tax Them | The TyeeCanada could use the money to fund public services and support the most vulnerable.thetyee.ca

👏 Maple Ridge has approved a $190,000 #energy #retrofit program to help homeowners improve #energy-efficiency and prepare for #extremeheat *And* this program targets those most at-risk to the effects of overheating, targeting investments in vulnerable neighbourhoods www.mapleridge.ca/news/maple-r...

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