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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

What if there are reasons to hope for a more #resilient #climate future right here in Canada? The Cities 1.5 podcast new miniseries, Oh Canada, features #elbowsupforclimate signatories who are leading on local climate solutions: buff.ly/RToT2VC @c40cities.bsky.social

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Community Highlight: Penticton Council approves #Solar-powered #Micro-grid, reducing #emissions and improving community by powering critical community infrastructure during outages, including Penticton Regional Hospital and fire hall. #localclimateaction #cleanenergy #energysecurity #resilience

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

“It all starts with a decision to treat sustainability as an investment for the future, not as an obstacle to investment,” said David Miller, #ElbowsUpforClimate Co-Chair, when he sat down with @theenergymix.com during last the #InvestmentSummit. Watch the interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vd9d...

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How climate investments strengthen local economies w David Miller, C40 Cities & ElbowsUp for Climate

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Our Fall Federal Policy Briefing Podcast episode is now out! Listen for: ⭕Breaking polling on Canadians’ climate concerns; ⭕What the Investment Summit tells us about future priorities — and possibilities; ⭕Fall Budget expectations ⭕ and more! open.spotify.com/episode/0WyD...

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

When Canadians are facing growing, interconnected economic challenges, local leaders need to increasingly demonstrate how action on climate is good for job creation and our economy. Our new toolkit makes the fiscal case for climate adaptation at the municipal level: climatecaucus.ca/wp-content/u...

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Join us next week on Tuesday September 22 at 11am PT / 2pm ET to learn which local climate policies are most popular, and what framing is most compelling with Re.Climate and EcoAnalytics. This webinar is open to all! Register Here: climatecaucus.ca/event/what-c...

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Campaign season is well underway — and we’re here to help. Check out our NEW Get Out The Vote resource with practical tools for organizing effective voter mobilization drives. 👉 Explore the Toolkit: drive.google.com/file/d/1Jonb... #municipalelections2026 #campaigning #election #getoutthevote

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

How much do residents know about local climate policies—and what do they support? If you’d like to know the answer - join us for our next National Call on Tue, Sept 22 at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET for a conversation with EcoAnalytics and Re.Climate 👉 climatecaucus.ca/event/what-c...

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What communities want to know about enacting climate policies - Climate Caucus

EcoAnalytic’s Clean Cities Research project is exploring what residents of Canadian cities know about – and support, regarding — local climate policies and investments in […]

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

How can municipalities ensure energy-efficient policies help everyone — including non-profit housing tenants? Find out at this webinar on Thursday, Sept 24 at 11 a.m. PT offering practical strategies to ensure ambitious climate action also maintains affordable housing bcnpha.ca/event/sustai...

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Canadians are still talking about our striking new research: #climate change has impacted the lives of more than 60% of Canadians this year alone - representing more than 930 communities or 26 million people … and counting. 👉 Explore our Climate Impacts Map: elbowsupforclimate.ca/climate-impa...

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Canada’s new 2026 climate report is a stark warning. As Ottawa prepares its fall budget, it must deliver permanent adaptation funding directly to municipalities. Our communities—and economy—can’t wait. Read our full statement here: climatecaucushq.slack.com/archives/D0A... #changingclimatereport2026

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

“We face a stark choice: continue building like we did in the 1950s… or build for 2050 and beyond: #disaster-ready, #energy-secure homes that protect families” said Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland: bit.ly/3SnLHK3 Learn about #ElbowsUpforClimate housing asks: elbowsupforclimate.ca/housing-2/ #cdnpoli

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Are you running in an upcoming #municipal election? 🙋 Campaign School drop-ins this fall provide ample opportunities to ask questions, test ideas and build lasting connections. Sign up here: climatecaucus.ca/campaign-sch...

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Join the Climate Caucus team! 💚We’re #hiring a Programs and Policy Manager to oversee Climate Caucus’ research and community programs. This is a #fully-remote, generative role for a highly-motivated individual with considerable experience in policy analysis: climatecaucus.ca/programs-pol...

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

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...

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It’s too hot, it’s Wildfire Season and it’s time to talk Budget 2026

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

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

“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...

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Why Steven Guilbeault’s Resignation Must Reignite National Climate Action

David Miller and Valerie Plante say Steven Guilbeault’s resignation renews the call for climate action and stronger leadership.

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Green Communities Canada @greencommunities.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

"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.

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Committee approves ‘school streets’ pilot project at 3 Ottawa schools

The 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…

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

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

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Nancy Bepple @nancybepple.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

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.

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

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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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

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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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

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

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

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

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

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

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

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The Energy Mix @theenergymix.com · 26/06/2026

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...

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Media Backgrounder: Fossil Fuel Fact Check - Environmental Defence

Despite 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...

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

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

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Inside the Climate Caucus

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

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.

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Extreme Heat in Rental Housing: Lessons from New Westminster’s Indoor Cooling By-law - Climate Caucus

Indoor overheating in rental housing is emerging as a critical public health and equity issue as extreme heat events become more frequent in British Columbia, […]

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

🚨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:

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Exclusive “Ask Us Anything” on the new Build Communities Strong Fund - Climate Caucus

The 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 […]

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BC Climate Emergency Campaign @bcclimateemergency.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

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...

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The Iran War Pumps Up Oil and Gas Profits. Tax Them | The Tyee

Canada could use the money to fund public services and support the most vulnerable.

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

👏 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...

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Maple Ridge Approves $190,000 Pilot Program to Help Homeowners Improve Energy Efficiency and Prepare for Extreme Heat

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

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

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

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

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Environmental Defence Canada @environmentaldefence.ca · 02/06/2026

#Media - Climate change is now responsible for approximately 50% of your home insurance premium increase. That's $533 more per year for the average Canadian homeowner. Our new report breaks down the math: environmentaldefence.ca/report/mount...

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Mounting Costs - Environmental Defence

Climate change is rewriting the rules of home insurance across Canada, as wildfires, floods, and extreme weather events increase in frequency, insurance premiums are rapidly rising. Understanding the ...

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Already this year, 1 in 5 Canadians have been impacted by #climate disasters The #ElbowsUpforClimate campaign is keeping track of the ongoing devastation climate change is causing our communities with an interactive Climate Impacts Map: elbowsupforclimate.ca/climate-impa...

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Climate Impacts Map 2026 - Elbows Up For Climate / Retroussons-nous les manches

Our 2026 Climate Impacts Map documents the ongoing devastation from climate impacts that communities across Canada face. It will be regularly updated

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

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/

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Merlin Blackwell of Clearwater🇨🇦 @blackwellmerlin.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

At the Elbows Up for Climate conference in Edmonton. Listening Seth Klein speak. One hour of dialogue so far has been awesome. Climate activism runs on granola bars and existential dread. The fossil fuel lobby runs on petro-$$$ and sociopathic denial of the biggest crisis in our history.

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

In #YEG for the next few days for #FCM2026. Spending the day with friends @climatecaucus.bsky.social to talk about how we maintain Elbows Up for Climate. Lots of hope, solidarity, grief, knowledge in this room of elected colleagues from across the country.

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

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

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

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.

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

With 14 Liberal MPs calling for a stronger climate agenda, the resignation of MP Guilbeault, and polling showing Canadians want action-the lack of attention to climate is reaching a tipping point. That’s why tomorrow, local leaders are coming together to advance solutions: www.elbowsupforclimate.ca

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Elbows Up For Climate - English - Elbows Up For Climate / Retroussons-nous les manches

JUNE 4: 2026 CLIMATE SUMMIT AT FCM ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN EDMONTON Ahead of wildfire season, an urgent summit for mayors and councillors to elevate climate on the national agenda while making our commun...

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

🚨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

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

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

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

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

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

This year, Climate Caucus members can join our annual gathering… ✨ONLINE ✨ Tune in virtually to connect with fellow climate-aligned local elected leaders and collectively put climate back on the national agenda. Will you join us to be part of this pivotal moment? www.elbowsupforclimate.ca

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

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

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

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

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

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

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Climate Caucus @climatecaucus.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

The choice is becoming clearer every year: prepare now or pay more later @climateinstitute.bsky.social joined our last electeds call to share a clear message: resilience is one of the smartest investments we can make-investing $4.1B annually saves up to $8.6B each year. 🔗 youtu.be/aeMzpwSOq3M?...

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Prepare or Repair: Climate-Proofing Canada's Infrastructure

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