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Description automatically generated"></span><span lang=EN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>We took down Enbridge’s pipeline plan! <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>There will be no new Hamilton gas pipeline – at least for now. Enbridge Gas withdrew its application to build a giant new pipeline through sensitive natural areas in Hamilton to bring more US fracked gas to Ontario and to facilitate Doug Ford’s plan to ramp up the output of Ontario’s gas-fired power plants by more than 300%. <span style='color:red'>People power! </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.cleanairalliance.org/cel/">https://www.cleanairalliance.org/cel/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>Historic milestone: UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons reaches 50 ratifications needed for entry into force<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>The United Nations announced Saturday that 50 countries have ratified a U.N. treaty to ban nuclear weapons triggering its entry into force in 90 days, a move hailed by anti-nuclear activists but strongly opposed by the United States and the other major nuclear powers. Canada shamefully has still not signed onto the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, known as the TPNW. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.icanw.org/historic_milestone_un_treaty_on_the_prohibition_of_nuclear_weapons_reaches_50_ratifications_needed_for_entry_into_force">https://www.icanw.org/historic_milestone_un_treaty_on_the_prohibition_of_nuclear_weapons_reaches_50_ratifications_needed_for_entry_into_force</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.thestar.com/news/world/africa/2020/10/24/un-nuclear-weapons-ban-treaty-to-enter-into-force.html">https://www.thestar.com/news/world/africa/2020/10/24/un-nuclear-weapons-ban-treaty-to-enter-into-force.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://ananuclear.org/celebrating-the-treaty-on-the-prohibition-of-nuclear-weapons-on-this-historic-day/">https://ananuclear.org/celebrating-the-treaty-on-the-prohibition-of-nuclear-weapons-on-this-historic-day/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>Wind and solar now power a 10th of the world, while coal smoulders<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>But Canadians can't brag, wind and solar generate only 5.3% of our total electricity – about half the global share<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.corporateknights.com/channels/energy/wind-and-solar-now-power-a-10th-of-the-world-while-coal-smoulders-16034706/">https://www.corporateknights.com/channels/energy/wind-and-solar-now-power-a-10th-of-the-world-while-coal-smoulders-16034706/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>Debunking the myths around Small Modular Reactors <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Small “Mythical” Reactors, also known as small modular reactors, or, more properly, small modular nuclear reactors, are uneconomical, years away from implementation, don’t answer the climate crisis or jobs needs, and come with the same inherent risks and radioactive waste problems as the current large reactors. Yet the nuclear industry, governments and the media continue to embrace them as something “new” and beneficial. Hear from the experts on how to debunk the SMR myths. Watch the webinar video recording and view the slides.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="http://www.beyondnuclear.org/home/2020/10/23/smr-webinar-presentations-and-video.html">www.beyondnuclear.org/home/2020/10/23/smr-webinar-presentations-and-video.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>A Life on Our Planet <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Broadcaster David Attenborough recounts his life, and the evolutionary history of life on Earth, to grieve the loss of wild places and offer a vision for the future. Must watch1<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/80216393">https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/80216393</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>The Social Dilemma<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>We tweet, we like, and we share— but what are the consequences of our growing dependence on social media? As digital platforms increasingly become a lifeline to stay connected, Silicon Valley insiders reveal how social media is reprogramming civilization by exposing what’s hiding on the other side of your screen. Must watch!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://Netflix.com/thesocialdilemma">https://Netflix.com/thesocialdilemma</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>Juice Podcast with Noam Chomsky<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Interview with world-renowned intellectual, activist and political dissident Noam Chomsky about the unfolding trainwreck of the 2020 US election, the state of humanity, the breakdown of democracy, the rise of conspiracy theories, the prosecution of Julian Assange, the role of satire - and what helps to keep him going amidst all this shitfuckery.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rASOvdaoKKw">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rASOvdaoKKw</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>Bolivia: Left’s overwhelming win a sharp rebuke to Canadian foreign policy<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>It's time to re-evaluate Ottawa’s pro-U.S. stance on Latin America <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://ricochet.media/en/3342/bolivia-lefts-overwhelming-win-a-sharp-rebuke-to-canadian-foreign-policy">https://ricochet.media/en/3342/bolivia-lefts-overwhelming-win-a-sharp-rebuke-to-canadian-foreign-policy</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>Tell Jagmeet Singh to push for a National Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform in this Parliament<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://fairvotecanada.good.do/action/JagmeetSingh/">https://fairvotecanada.good.do/action/JagmeetSingh/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>Understanding ranked ballots and why Ontario's decision to axe them has some rankled<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Ranked ballots are a fairer way to conduct elections that also make governments more diverse — but on Tuesday, Ontario introduced a COVID-19 recovery bill that also amends the election act to do away with the practice.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ranked-ballots-1.5770845">https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ranked-ballots-1.5770845</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>Tell Ford: Hands off our democracy. </span><span lang=EN-US>Sign the petition: <a href="https://act.leadnow.ca/ON-democracy/">https://act.leadnow.ca/ON-democracy/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>Let the Ontario Ministry of Transportation Know Your Vision for Better Public Transit<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Right now, we have a chance to help shape the future of transportation in our communities for the better. The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has created a public survey to help inform the Greater Golden Horseshoe transportation plan. Filling out the 15-minute questionnaire will send an important message to the provincial government that the future of transit should be clean, accessible and allow for the effective mobility of all members of society - and should NOT be focused on more car-centric infrastructure and sprawl that destroys natural spaces and increases pollution in our communities.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.ontario.ca/form/survey-greater-golden-horseshoe-transportation-plan">https://www.ontario.ca/form/survey-greater-golden-horseshoe-transportation-plan</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>Toronto police say they 'regret that mistakes were made' in G20 mass arrests following major settlement<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Excellent news! The cops admit they were out of line, and can't do it again - indiscriminate kettling, mass arrests, inadequate detention. A $16.5 million settlement will be split among the 1000+ detainees. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>If you were kettled or detained during the G-20 in Toronto, 2010, you can stay abreast of the settlement here: https://www.g-20classactionsettlement.ca/ They're not accepting claims yet but will be before long. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/g20-toronto-police-regret-1.5767958">https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/g20-toronto-police-regret-1.5767958</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>Why healing activist burnout is essential to dismantling capitalism<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>This blog by Emma Lui gives an overview of activist burnout and how healing is linked to justice and dismantling systems of oppression. Great read. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://rabble.ca/blogs/bloggers/views-expressed/2020/10/why-healing-activist-burnout-essential-dismantling-capitalism">https://rabble.ca/blogs/bloggers/views-expressed/2020/10/why-healing-activist-burnout-essential-dismantling-capitalism</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US>EVENTS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#7030A0'>EcoFair Toronto - films, workshops, panels - free<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Thur. Oct. 29 - Equity & Access: the Importance of Affordable Transportation<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Fri. Oct. 30 - The Bicycle<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Sat. Oct. 31 - Cycling in the Green New Decade<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Sun. Nov. 1 - Cooking with plants for health and happiness<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Thur. Nov. 5 - Kiss the Ground<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Thur. Nov. 5 - Sustainable Shopping - Family Feud Style<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Sat. Nov. 7 - Heal the Soil, Save the Planet?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/ecofair-toronto-31259371539">https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/ecofair-toronto-31259371539</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#70AD47'>Global Efforts for the Elimination of Nuclear Weapons <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Mon. Oct. 26, 2 - 3 p.m. ET <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Ray Acheson of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom and the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons will update us briefly on global efforts on nuclear disarmament, including the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. She will then field questions from students and the larger audience. Organized by Science for Peace<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/global-efforts-tickets-122411545227">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/global-efforts-tickets-122411545227</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#ED7D31'>Unfractured<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Mon. Oct. 26, 7 - 10 p.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Online Screening of UNFRACTURED, followed by a Q&A with protagonist Sandra Steingraber. UNFRACTURED is a triumphant documentary about fighting with your whole heart against gas fracking.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/unfractured-virtual-screening-and-qa-tickets-119329314191">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/unfractured-virtual-screening-and-qa-tickets-119329314191</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#00B0F0'>Addressing Mining and Systemic Racism: Staying Connected During a Pandemic<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Monday | Wednesday | Friday <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>October 19 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 30 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>During this Virtual Conference we will explore the intersection of mining, environmentalism, health, and the coronavirus pandemic. As we examine each of these subjects, we will also consider the pernicious influence of systemic racism, which profoundly affects how decisions are made within, among, and for mining communities nationwide.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="http://www.leadagency.org/2020-conference.html">http://www.leadagency.org/2020-conference.html</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>Beyond Walls, Beyond Borders<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>October 26 - October 30<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Since its inception in 2011, Ryerson's annual Social Justice Week has brought together Ryerson students, staff and faculty, and the broader community on topics related to social justice and solidarity. This year under the theme “Beyond Walls, Beyond Borders,” SJW features ten events focusing on justice, critical geography, democracy, political mobilization, labour, global resistance, and feminist activism. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.ryerson.ca/socialjustice/social-justice-week/">https://www.ryerson.ca/socialjustice/social-justice-week/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>Beyond Pipelines and Prisons: Infrastructures of Abolition<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Mon. Oct. 26, 6:30 - 8 p.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Ruth Wilson Gilmore and Winona LaDuke in conversation on what a decolonized, ecologically and socially just future might look like.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Watch Live: <a href="https://youtu.be/xT5eTVQAc2g">https://youtu.be/xT5eTVQAc2g</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#7030A0'>#LondonLeads Report Launch - How one Canadian city switched to ranked ballots</span></b><span lang=EN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Mon. Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Ontario included an amendment to do away with ranked ballots in COVID-19 recovery bill. Join Unlock Democracy for a free crash course on our brand new report: #LondonLeads: How one Canadian city switched to ranked ballots. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://mcmaster.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIrdOuorjIoGdEa42fm4Nfa1iG-3129qMkv">https://mcmaster.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIrdOuorjIoGdEa42fm4Nfa1iG-3129qMkv</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#70AD47'>Study and Struggle: Deconstructing Settler Colonialism and Borders<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tuesday, October 27, 7 pm ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tickets: <a href="https://bit.ly/3bWIjvU">https://bit.ly/3bWIjvU</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>With Haymarket Books<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#ED7D31'>Critical Conversations: Environmental Emergency<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tues. October 27, 7:30 pm ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Authors in candid, live conversation reflect on the topics that matter most during this unprecedented time. In this presentation, panelists discuss the Earth’s environmental state of emergency, Canada’s role and responsibilities and a sustainable roadmap out of crisis. Tune in each day of the Festival to hear new speakers in critical conversation about the topics shaping today’s new world.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Featuring panelists Seth Klein, Megan Leslie and Chúk Odenigbo.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://festivalofauthors.ca/event/critical-conversations-environmental-emergency/">https://festivalofauthors.ca/event/critical-conversations-environmental-emergency/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#00B0F0'>End the Digital Divide! Join the Social Distance rally next week for Affordable Internet<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Wed. October 28, 1 pm ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>299 Queen Street West, Toronto, outside Bell Headquarters<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Sign the petition: <a href="https://www.internetforall.ca/">https://www.internetforall.ca/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>Can I trust Alexa? What is a Trustworthy Smart System<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Wed. Oct. 28, 3:30 – 5 p.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>As AI (artificial intelligence) becomes more pervasive, so too has the concern over how we can trust that it reflects human values. Misconceptions about what AI can and cannot do abound, eroding trust in the abilities they do possess. And, perhaps most significantly, a lack of clarity over which jobs AI might impact breeds an additional level of distrust in the technology. Join thought leaders exploring the technology – human interface and how to get the most out of that ecosystem.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://ssfonline.org/can-i-trust-alexa-what-is-a-trustworthy-smart-system-11395">https://ssfonline.org/can-i-trust-alexa-what-is-a-trustworthy-smart-system-11395</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#7030A0'>Carbon Fibres: Bitumen for Good<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Wed. Oct. 28, 11 a.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Building Back Better Together – Canada and Europe, in partnership with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Canada. An exploration of the more lucrative non-combustion uses for bitumen and how they could fit into the EU supply chain for lightweight vehicles (e.g. the German automotive industry), building materials and aircraft, among other possible uses and the opportunities this presents for Canada.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CTHVNK_GRHK_t16J4KlPbw">https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CTHVNK_GRHK_t16J4KlPbw</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#70AD47'>Earth Tech Demo Night<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Wed. Oct. 28, 6 - 7:30 p.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:normal'>Meet the cleantech entrepreneurs helping to build the Next Economy. </span></strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Watch start-ups from our Earth Tech accelerator pitch live, and vote to determine which three ventures will walk away with cash prizes of $10,000 and other awards!<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/csi-climate-ventures-earth-tech-demo-night-tickets-121369959817">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/csi-climate-ventures-earth-tech-demo-night-tickets-121369959817</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#ED7D31'>3 Keys to Plant-Based Eating<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Wed. Oct. 28, 2:30 - 3:30 ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>New to plant-based eating? No problem. Join us to discuss three keys meeting nutrient recommendations when focusing on plant-based foods.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3-keys-to-plant-based-eating-tickets-124163701975">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3-keys-to-plant-based-eating-tickets-124163701975</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#00B0F0'>Prove I Made a Low Carbon Choice – Can smart systems do this?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Wednesday October 28, 3:30 - 5 p.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>As AI (artificial intelligence) becomes more pervasive, so too has the concern over how we can trust that it reflects human values. In the case of reducing carbon emissions, smart systems can lead to low carbon goods and services but can I be confident that I am making a low carbon buying decision when machine learning is providing the decision information? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4834489265307360272">https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4834489265307360272</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>A New Ecological Civilization based on The Economics of Kindness <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Thursday, October 29, 1 - 4 pm PT<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Guy Dauncey is an Canadian anthropological economist with a vision. Join him for this free 3-hour participatory workshop hosted by the Suzuki Elders Council. Everyone welcome. The workshop includes group breakouts after each of six sessions, Q&As, and 10’ minute stretch breaks on the hour.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-new-ecological-civilization-registration-124310023627">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-new-ecological-civilization-registration-124310023627</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#7030A0'>Sport and Transport: Growing a Culture of Advocacy<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Friday, October 30, noon - 1 p.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>This summer in Toronto, ActiveTO balanced promoting riding a bike for transportation (Cycling Network Plan acceleration) and recreation (weekend major roads closed to cars and open to walking, rolling and riding). Where do we go from here? Join Councillor Brad Bradford, race promoter and announcer Steve Fleck, our Interim Executive Director Michael Longfield, and more for a panel discussion on the growing bike boom and what role sport can play to encourage more people to ride a bike while ensuring active transportation remains a political priority.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7JxG2WhZSLWLXDv66WoYuA">https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7JxG2WhZSLWLXDv66WoYuA</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#70AD47'>The Internet: Are Children In Charge? - Virtual Summit<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>ANTI-Internet Child Exploitation-TEAM<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Fri. Sat. Oct. 30-31<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Parents, caregivers, and professional allies are trying to find ways to protect children online. Learn the why, the how, and the hope.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/int-virtual-summit-the-internet-are-children-in-charge-tickets-113259036828">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/int-virtual-summit-the-internet-are-children-in-charge-tickets-113259036828</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#ED7D31'>Help Make a Difference – Climate Change Empowerment Workshop<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Concerned about climate change and want to help? Need support to figure out your next step towards making a difference? We all have a part to play. Get started with this empowerment workshop to<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>1) strengthen your motivation by recognising why this matters to you, 2) address what makes it hard for you to be more engaged, 3) identify the empowering next step(s) for you, and 4) get the support you need to follow through. This same online workshop is repeated on four separate dates: Sun. Nov. 1, Sat. Dec. 5, 2020 and Sun. Jan. 31, 2021 You may join just one or more than one. All dates are from 1 - 5:30 pm ETBy donation: $30 to Project Neutral app.projectneutral.org (or to another climate change group of your choice)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Registration / Info; <a href="mailto:Henryhwai@gmail.com">mailto:Henryhwai@gmail.com</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#00B0F0'>The People Speak<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Sun. Nov. 1, 7 p.m. PST<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Featuring the words and songs of rebels, dissenters and visionaries from our past and present, "The People Speak" brings to life the extraordinary history of the people who built and continue to build the movements that bring us closer to equity and justice for all.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://bit.ly/3nGk36G">https://bit.ly/3nGk36G</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>For the best Canadian climate and energy news, read and subscribe to the Energy Mix newsletter<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="http://theenergymix.com/">http://theenergymix.com/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>Democracy Now Daily Show - my source for global peace, justice and enviro news<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.democracynow.org/">https://www.democracynow.org/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Submissions, subscribes, unsubscribes, and comments: <a href="mailto:angela@cleanairalliance.org">angela@cleanairalliance.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>