Informational public webinar exploring the excellent renewable energy solution alternatives to expensive polluting gas-fired electricity with an international expert and local Ontario expert panel.

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Excellent how-to guide to advocacy and lobbying elected officials packed with practical tips and valuable information.

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Speakers Phil Pothen and Maude Barlow explore the big climate impacts of local decision making and the importance of municipal elections

Join the Ontario Climate Emergency Campaign (OCEC: OntarioClimateEmergency.ca) and co-host Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, Ontario Chapter ( https://cape.ca/chapter/ontario-committee/ ) for this timely pre-municipal election webinar to learn about the high level impacts of local level decision making and the power of municipal elections to secure your future amidst a climate emergency.

Our two remarkable speakers will discuss how the October 24, 2022 Ontario municipal election is our greatest immediate opportunity to push back for climate action. Phil Pothen, lawyer with Environmental Defence, will discuss his extensive work to curb urban sprawl, its devastating impacts on our environment, health and food supply, and the massive climate impacts of municipal level decision making. Maude Barlow, celebrated activist and author, will speak about the power of hopeful collective action.

October 24, 2022 we have another chance to use our democratic voice for effective climate action.

May 1, 2022 Rally Day of Action for a Better Ontario

The OCEC Team at May 1 Rally

OCEC Speaker at Grange Park Rally May 1, 2022 Lyn Adamson, Co-chair OCEC

https://youtu.be/kUd1SZBmE2Q

OCEC Launch at Queen's Park

Left to Right: Deena Ladd (Workers Action Centre); Lana Goldberg (Environmental Defence); Mili Roy (Cdn Assn of Physicians for the Environment, CAPE-ON);

Andre Forsythe (Climate Challenge & School for Climate) and Samantha Green (CAPE-ON)

May 14 Rally for Climate, Communities and Nature at Queen's Park

This spring we have a chance to choose another path - one that prioritizes people and the planet. In the lead up to the provincial election, let’s come together and make it clear that we want a government that will take immediate action to bring down emissions, protect biodiversity, and build sustainable communities. You’ll also hear a range of inspiring speakers and performers! Family friendly accessible event.

Hosted by: Environmental Defence; Climate Voice; David Suzuki Foundation; Ontario Climate Emergency Campaign; Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) - Ontario; Climate Fast; Seniors For Climate Action Now!; Music Declares Emergency Canada.