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 2026

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“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 Action

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

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"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 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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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.

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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

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 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 Association

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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 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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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 Caucus

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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 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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🚨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 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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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 Tyee

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

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👏 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

#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...

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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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...

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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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/

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.

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.

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.

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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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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🚨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