T.O. Greenspiration Events: Green New Deal For All

Sun Apr 7 23:46:30 EDT 2019

Canada warming at twice the global rate, climate report finds

The report, released late on Monday by Environment and Climate Change Canada, paints a grim picture of Canada’s future, in which deadly heatwaves and heavy rainstorms become a common occurrence. Forty-three government scientists and academics authored the peer-reviewed report. While global temperatures have increased 0.8C since 1948, Canada has seen an increase of 1.7C – more than double the global average.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/apr/02/canada-climate-change-warming-twice-as-fast-report 

The Climate Video Challenge will give a platform to Canadian youth who want to see more action on climate change.

https://www.plan-e.cc/about

Crazy Town - podcast series

Post-Carbon Institute is probing crazy-making topics like climate change, overshoot, runaway capitalism, and why we’re all deluding ourselves.

https://www.postcarbon.org/crazytown/

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What’s the Difference Between a Low-Carbon and Zero-Carbon Future? Survival

Governments, media and industry use ‘low-carbon economy’ frame to continue business as usual, meaning there's still a role for fracking, liquefied natural gas and nuclear. But a zero-carbon economy is what we want and need - fuelled entirely by renewable, non-carbon-emitting sources. 

https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2019/04/02/Low-Zero-Carbon-Future-Survival/ 

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Tell Ford to Restore Funding for Overdose Prevention in Toronto

Doug Ford and his Health Minister Christine Elliott have defunded two supervised consumption sites in Toronto, and left a third site with their funding in limbo. Without funding, these life-saving services could be forced to close their doors during the defining public health crisis of our time. 600 people died from an overdose in Ontario in just 6 months last year, and overdose is now one of the leading causes of death of young people in Ontario. Please sign the petition.

https://www.progresstoronto.ca/take-action-to-save-lives 

Tell Ford: Don’t Cut Our Health Care

According to news reports, Doug Ford is planning hundreds of millions in cuts to MRIs, critical tests, pain management and health services you and your family rely on.

https://north99.org/tell-ford-hands-off-our-health-care/

Don’t Steal Our Subway

Premier Doug Ford's plan to steal the subway will delay the transit we need. The province's plan will mean less say for residents, and opens the door to privatization, higher subway fares, and worse service. Tell Premier Ford to fund the TTC, not steal it!

http://www.ttcriders.ca/oursubway/

Tell Ford you want low-cost water power from Quebec to replace our high-cost nuclear rebuilds

QC has massive surplus renewable water power, and we’ve got the grid. They’re offering it to us at one third the cost of rebuilding Darlington. Please sign our petition:

www.cutmybill.ca 

And if you can help me leaflet blitz mailboxes in Doug Ford's riding (or your own hood) let me know. angela at cleanairalliance.org 

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We Love King!

Over the next three weeks City Council will decide the future of the King Street Pilot, the transit priority project that was implemented in November 2017. Show your support for the King Street Pilot and tell City Council to make it permanent & even better

https://www.weloveking.ca/ 

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The Middle East’s Authoritarians Have Come for Conservationists

Environmental activists pushing for clean water, restrictions on poaching, and action on climate change have faced prison—or worse. Globally, 197 environmental defenders were killed in 2017, according to the UN Environment Programme, a fivefold increase from a decade ago.

https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2019/03/middle-east-north-africa-environmentalism-espionage/585973/ 

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TreeMobile

Dreaming of fruit-bearing trees, shrubs, and plants? These may be purchased through TreeMobile, at rates slightly above wholesale. TreeMobile is a volunteer-powered not for profit, in partnership with Transition Toronto, and whose goal is to provide climate- appropriate food-bearing trees and plants. They will even dig the hole and plant for you! This year’s pick-up date in Toronto’s west end is April 27-28, and delivery date is April 28. Download this year’s purchase list at: 

https://www.transitiontreemobile.org    

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The Chemical Valley Project

April 4 - 20

Theatre Passe Muraille - backspace

Located in Sarnia, Ontario, the Aamjiwnaang First Nations reserve and its 900 residents are smothered by one of Canada’s largest petrochemical corridors: the Chemical Valley. Through an innovative blend of projection design, object puppetry, and solo-performance, Kevin Matthew Wong (Honourable Mention for Theatre Centre’s Emerging Artist Award, SummerWorks 2017) writes and performs this documentary theatre work. The Chemical Valley Project seeks to spark conversations on Canadian environmental policy, treaty rights and Indigenous relations, as well as the current nature of Canadian identity and values.

https://ca.patronbase.com/_TheatrePasseMuraille/Productions/1/Performances 

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Climate Action: Let's #TransformTO Together

Mon. April 8, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Toronto Public Library, Malvern District Library, 30 Sewells Rd., Scarborough

Taking action on climate change will require transformational changes in how we live, work, commute, and build in our city. Join us to learn how climate change is impacting Toronto, the City's climate strategy, TransformTO, and how you can be involved.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/climate-action-lets-transformto-together-tickets-57226889166?aff=erelconml 

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Our2030: Pop-Up Lab in Toronto

Mon. April 8, 5 - 9 p.m.

Centre for Social Innovation (Spadina), 192 Spadina Ave.

Join Youth Climate Lab in building skills and solutions to achieve the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) and thrive in #Our2030. Attend our SDG Pop-Up Lab to network, co-create initiatives, find resources, and help launch your ideas to achieve the SDGs.

https://www.facebook.com/events/575440292956815/   

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Solutions to Global Warming: Diving into Action - 5 part series

Sessions 1 to 4: April 1, 8, 15, 22, Session 5: May 20 

With Project Drawdown.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/solutions-to-global-warming-diving-into-action-tickets-57995178139?mc_cid=46c07f5ee5&mc_eid=48c86714b8       

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The People's Republic of Walmart: How the World’s Biggest Corporations are Laying the Foundation for Socialism - book launch

Mon. April 8, 6 - 8 p.m.

Burdock, 1184 Bloor Street West

The People’s Republic of Walmart revives the conversation about how society can extend democratic decision-making to all economic matters. With the advances in information technology in recent decades and the emergence of globe-straddling collective enterprises, democratic planning in the interest of all humanity is more important and closer to attainment than ever before.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1911763708935436/

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Explore Indigenous Resilience - Kairos Blanket Exercise

Mon. April 8, 1 - 3 p.m.

Margaret Laurence Room, 55 Gould St.

The KAIROS Blanket Exercise program is a unique, participatory history lesson – developed in collaboration with Indigenous Elders, knowledge keepers and educators – that fosters truth, understanding, respect and reconciliation among Indigenous and non-indigenous peoples. The KAIROS Blanket Exercise (KBE) covers more than 500 years in a 90-minute experiential workshop that aims to foster understanding about our shared history as Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. The event is facilitated by two blanket exercise trained settles and Elder Wanda Whitebird of the Bear Clan of the Mi'kmaq Nation.

https://www.facebook.com/events/551218358718536/

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Road to Zero Waste

Tues. April 9, 6:30 p.m.

Parkdale Activity-Recreation Centre, 1499 Queen Street West 

There is a worldwide epidemic of food wastage, and Canada is no exception. Every year, Canadian food waste amounts to $31 billion dollars. Not only are important resources being squandered as a result of this waste, but also it is environmentally damaging to our planet. When wasted food is thrown into landfill and begins to decompose, methane gas is released into the atmosphere, contributing directly to global warming.  Road to Zero Waste is a local non-profit organization that works to address these problems by running workshops about food waste in various neighbourhoods and community spaces. Our goal is to change the way Canadians think about food waste, and to reduce food waste in Canada more quickly and efficiently. At this two-part workshop, our team of educators will teach you about the reasons for the ongoing food waste epidemic, and offer some tips that will help your household reduce food waste. 

https://www.facebook.com/events/801387370226270/  

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Mapping and Protecting our Natural Heritage

Tues. April 9, 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Runnymede Branch Public Library, 2178 Bloor St W

With extensive lakefront green space, the Humber River ravine and High Park, Toronto’s Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park is rich in natural heritage. Learn about the biodiversity of our natural areas, how these are mapped for protection purposes, what legal protections apply, and what measures are being taken - or need to be taken - to ensure that this natural heritage is protected for the long term. This discussion will also help you access a great deal of information provided by the City and others on strategies for Biodiversity, Ravines and Pollinators, as well as public consultations and committee and council meetings.

https://www.facebook.com/events/399513510837144/ 

http://green13toronto.org/event/learn-about-ward-4s-natural-heritage-map-mapping-and-protecting-our-natural-heritage 

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The Future of Power

Tues. April 9, 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Evergreen Brickworks

Join us for a conversation about the Future of Power, the trends and technologies shaping the future, and the impact to manufacturers and utilities to help move Canada towards a more sustainable future. My subscribers have been offered 50% off ticket price. If interested, contact me. angela at cleanairalliance.org

https://www.futureofpower.com/2019/home   

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Equal Pay Day Blitz

Tues. April 9, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

400 University Avenue, outside the Ministry of Labour

In Ontario the gender pay gap is a human rights crisis. Equal Pay Day marks how far into the new year the average woman must work to earn what men earned by the end of last year. With the average gender pay gap at 29.3%, it means women must work 3.5 months longer to equal what a man makes in a year.  On average, women must work 15.5 months to earn what a man earns in 12 months. This year the Equal Pay Coalition is calling on Labour Minister Laurie Scott to take action to close the gender pay gap. 

www.equalpaycoalition.org 

https://www.facebook.com/events/2206217882757161/

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Addressing the Climate Elephant with Friends and Family

Wed. April 10, 6- 8 p.m.

Friends House, 60 Lowther

Speaking with friends and family about climate change can be one of the most difficult conversations to hold. Join Carbon Conversations TO to learn how to approach the topic and how to have an effective conversation about climate change and what it means to each of us. This two-hour workshop is a safe space to address climate change concerns in our lives and personal relationships.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/addressing-the-climate-elephant-with-friends-and-family-tickets-59028806750   

https://www.facebook.com/events/1107870979393338/  

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Townhall: Save the Eglinton East LRT

Wed. April 10, 6 - 8:30 pm 

Mid-Scarborough Hub, 2660 Eglinton Avenue East 

Learn about the benefits of the Eglinton East LRT and how to get it funded so construction can start this year. With Councillors Jennifer McKelvie and Paul Ainslie, and other Scarborough leaders. We’ll also be joining Scarborough Transit Action and the Scarborough Campus Students' Union at the Executive Committee meeting on April 9th as they call for a fully funded Eglinton East LRT.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1970497519745130  

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Recontextualizing Immigrant Food Insecurity: A Community Dinner

Wed. April 10, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Scadding Court Community Centre, 707 Dundas Street West

Come join us to explore the current and urgent context of immigrant food insecurity in Toronto as well as the diverse solutions that are taking place in the city today. This event will start with a panel discussion of speakers who bring unique insight to community-based solutions to address this issue. Following the panel discussion, we invite everyone to take part in a community dinner and talk in which we weave our own food narratives to re-imagine solutions.

https://www.facebook.com/events/432980724117021/

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Understanding the constitutionality of federal jurisdiction in carbon pricing - Webinar

Thur. Apr 11, 3 - 4:30 p.m.

Last summer, the newly elected Ontario government of Doug Ford abolished the province's cap-and-trade legislation and vowed to fight the imposition of federal carbon pricing. On January 1, 2019, in the absence of an equivalent provincial pricing scheme, a federal carbon tax came into effect in Ontario. The provincial government has filed a reference with the Court of Appeal challenging the federal government’s carbon tax legislation as unconstitutional, and several CAN-Rac members have successfully applied for intervenor status in the upcoming court case. That case goes to court the week of April 15 in Ontario. In this webinar, we will hear from the legal teams working with some of those intervenors - David Suzuki Foundation, Équiterre, and Environmental Defence Canada. They will break down arguments to be presented in favour of upholding the federal government's jurisdiction to apply carbon pricing in provinces.

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1835941823869019915 

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No More Delays! Rally to stop Ford's Subway Takeover

Fri. April 12, 9 – 10 am

Ministry of Transportation, Ferguson Block, 77 Wellesley St W

Premier Ford wants to tear up our transit plans. His subway takeover plan will delay the transit we need by sending everything back to the drawing board. The TTC needs fair funding, not political meddling. Join us in calling on Premier Ford to fund the TTC, not break it apart! 

https://act.ttcriders.ca/no_more_delays_rally_to_stop_ford_s_subway_takeover 

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Take Metro Hall: Shelter & Housing Now

Fri. April 12, 1- 2:30 p.m.

Metro Hall, 55 John St.

Homelessness demands action, yet the City refuses to take any. In the midst of a deadly housing crisis, they're shutting down respite sites without opening sufficient replacements. By late spring, between 200 to 300 respite spaces will be lost. The City is banking on homeless people going back to sleeping in ravines, parks, and on the streets as the weather warms. Toronto needs adequate shelters and rent-geared-to-income housing. Mayor Tory's plans build neither. If they won't take action, we must. Join us at Metro Hall to demand that the City:

- Not close respite spaces without sufficient replacements being opened first.

- Add 2000 new shelter beds to address the shortage.

- Expropriate 214-230 Sherbourne St. - a series of 7 properties vacant for 10 years - and build rent-geared-to-income housing.

- Stop the private developer take-over of the 11 city-owned properties and build social housing instead.

https://www.facebook.com/events/391831694880062/

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The Lobby

Fri. April 12, 7 p.m.

OISE, 252 Bloor W, Rm C154 (on the concourse level, one floor below the OISE lobby entrance)

Al Jazeera Investigations exposes how the Israel lobby influences British politics. A six-month undercover investigation reveals how Israel penetrates different levels of British democracy. 2018, 109 min. The guest speaker is John Riddell, author of the Comintern series of books, and a supporter of Independent Jewish Voices. Hosted by Rebel Films.

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Total Health Show

Fri. - Sun., April 12 - 14

Toronto Metro Convention Centre, Front and John

Over 200 exhibitors and 60 cutting edge speakers in the natural health field. Our speakers will focus on creating good health and preventing disease using natural methods: good nutrition, living foods, herbs, natural supplements, diverse healing modalities, energy medicine, organic gardening, traditional farming, agricultural biodiversity, healthy homes, ecologically based communities, renewable energy source and preserving a healthy environment for our children. We as consumers must choose foods and medicines which do no harm to people, animals or our planet.

http://www.totalhealthshow.com/showInfo/index.cfm 

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Buy Good. Feel Good. Expo

Fri. - Sun, April 12 - 14

Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place

>From fashion and beauty to lifestyle and travel, the Buy Good. Feel Good. Expo celebrates the power of the conscious consumer. An uplifting weekend full of energizing entrepreneurs and brands with purpose. Exhibiters must be Social Enterprises offering products or services that: Are committed to social justice, the environment, or poverty reduction; Follow fair trade principles; Respond to a social or environmental challenge at home or abroad. Free Sat. and Sun.

https://buygoodfeelgood.com/

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A Green New Deal for All

Sat. April 13, 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Steelworkers Hall, 25 Cecil Street

A Green New Deal in Canada could create millions of good-paying, unionized jobs, help frontline communities, migrant and low-wage workers and transform the economy while fighting inequality. We need to shape it according to the needs in our workplaces and our communities. Join us for a full-day discussion with unions, community and environmental groups followed by a Townhall. Sponsored by The Green Economy Network, The Leap, and the Good Jobs for All Coalition.

https://www.facebook.com/events/336316516991563/ 

RSVP at onemillionclimatejobs.com/Toronto   

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Framing Our Future: Challenging Islamophobia

Sat. April 13, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

CSI Spadina, 192 Spadina Avenue 3rd Floor - Meeting Room F

Join us for brunch as we challenge Islamophobia by celebrating two amazing Muslim women in leadership. Despite facing multiple barriers against entering leadership positions, Muslim women continue to challenge stereotypes and change how we perceive civic engagement every day. From running for office to activism, Muslim women are pushing the envelope for meaningful inclusion and authentic leadership everywhere.

https://www.facebook.com/events/3014137041944765/

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Occupational Disease Cluster Summit: Learning from Casale Monferrato 

Sat, April 13, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

USW Hall, 25 Cecil St. 

All across Ontario, workplaces and communities have been affected by occupational diseases from toxic exposures such as asbestos, silica, radiation and chemicals. On Saturday, April 13, for the first time representatives from the main occupational disease clusters will gather to learn from a delegation from Casale Monferrato, Italy and to develop a collective disease cluster strategy for Ontario. Casale Monferrato is a small northern Italian city near Torino which has been very hard hit by asbestos disease, including over 1000 cases of mesothelioma from a population of 36,000. The delegation will include doctors, an educator (who is also a city council member), a high school student and two labour activists. At this occupational disease summit, we will have reports from each of the main clusters - Sarnia, Peterborough, construction workers, Sault Ste Marie, Elliot Lake, Sudbury and the northern Ontario miners forced to breathe aluminum powder before every shift. We will learn from the experience of Casale Monferrato and share our experiences with them.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/occupational-disease-cluster-summit-learning-from-casale-monferrato-tickets-58613002067  

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Modified: A Food Lover’s Journey into GMOs - Film Screening

Sun. April 14, 4 - 6 p.m.

Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front Street West

In the award-winning new documentary Modified, the filmmaker and her mother embark on a very personal and poignant investigative journey to find out why genetically modified organisms (#GMOs) are not labeled on food products in the United States and Canada, despite being labeled in 64 countries around the world.

https://www.facebook.com/events/419842918842998/ 

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Town hall on climate action with Minister McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change

Monday April 15, 6 - 8 p.m.

Isabel Bader theatre, 93 Charles Street West, U of T (Museum subway station)

Canada is taking climate action and moving forward with its practical and affordable climate plan. At this event, Minister McKenna wants to hear from Canadians about climate action. Join the conversation, ask that question you’ve always wanted to ask, and share your ideas on how we can strengthen our economy while fighting climate change. Large bags and coats/jackets will not be permitted inside the venue. 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/town-hall-minister-mckenna-assemblee-publique-ministre-mckenna-tickets-59344287361?aff=erelconmlt 

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Rally for Climate Action

Monday April 15, 12:30 - 1:30 pm

Osgoode Hall, 130 Queen St. W (corner of Queen and University)

The Ontario Government is going to court to undermine Canada's plan to tackle climate change. Join us for a rally to tell Ontario to stop wasting our money in court and to start fighting climate change now.

https://www.facebook.com/events/372622386662986/ 

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For the best Canadian climate and energy news, subscribe to the Energy Mix newsletter

http://theenergymix.com/ 

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Centre for Social Innovation Events

https://socialinnovation.org/community/events/    

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Hot Docs

Bloor Cinema (Bloor and Bathurst)

https://hotdocscinema.ca/ 

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NOW magazine hosts a very comprehensive online events listing

https://nowtoronto.com/search/event/community-events/ 

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Subscribes, unsubscribes and submissions: angela at cleanairalliance.org

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