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--></style></head><body lang=EN-CA link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><img width=347 height=200 style='width:3.6145in;height:2.0833in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D9EF3F.425009A0"></span><span lang=EN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>Canada needs to accelerate its transition to renewable energy</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'> </span><span lang=EN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>We are lagging behind other similar countries in deploying wind and especially solar power generation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/september-2023/canada-accelerate-transition-wind-solar/">https://policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/september-2023/canada-accelerate-transition-wind-solar/</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'>Trudeau grilled at climate summit over Canada’s fossil fuel expansion<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.nationalobserver.com/2023/09/21/news/trudeau-grilled-climate-summit-over-canada-fossil-fuel-expansion">https://www.nationalobserver.com/2023/09/21/news/trudeau-grilled-climate-summit-over-canada-fossil-fuel-expansion</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 cap on oil and gas industry pollution is Canada’s best shot at tackling rising emissions. Send your message here.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://cappollutioncards.ca/">https://cappollutioncards.ca/</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'>An inside look at the plot to make climate denial mainstream<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.nationalobserver.com/2023/09/19/news/inside-look-plot-make-climate-denial-mainstream">https://www.nationalobserver.com/2023/09/19/news/inside-look-plot-make-climate-denial-mainstream</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'>Nuclear power and environmental injustice<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://wires.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wene.498">https://wires.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wene.498</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'>Heat Pumps Pay Off: Unlocking lower-cost heating and cooling in Canada<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Heat pumps are the lowest-cost option for heating and cooling most homes in Canada, according to new research by the Canadian Climate Institute.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://climateinstitute.ca/reports/heat-pumps-canada/">https://climateinstitute.ca/reports/heat-pumps-canada/</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'>Environmental advocates are celebrating Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s Greenbelt decision <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>This is a victory for all of us - people power!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.nationalobserver.com/2023/09/22/news/greenbelt-land-return-win-democracy">https://www.nationalobserver.com/2023/09/22/news/greenbelt-land-return-win-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'>Thorold said No to Gas. Toronto said No to Gas. What's the Ford gov't going to do now?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.cleanairalliance.org/thorold-says-no-to-gas-over-to-you-mr-smith/">https://www.cleanairalliance.org/thorold-says-no-to-gas-over-to-you-mr-smith/</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'>Ontario 2018 mandate letters told ministers to limit climate law impact on businesses<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/9937615/ontario-environment-mandate-letter-2018-doug-ford/">https://globalnews.ca/news/9937615/ontario-environment-mandate-letter-2018-doug-ford/</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'>Thanking Ukrainians for these ten things, from security to freedom - by Timothy Snyder<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://snyder.substack.com/p/thanking-ukrainians#details">https://snyder.substack.com/p/thanking-ukrainians#details</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'>Mass Protest to Stop Privatization of Our Public Hospitals’ Core Services<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Monday, September 25, 12 noon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Queen's Park, Toronto - rallies also at Thunder Bay, Dryden and Algoma <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Rallies around the province hosted by the Ontario Health Coalition and the Ontario Federation of Labour. Hop on a bus to attend.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca/index.php/event-stop-the-ford-governments-privatization-of-our-public-hospitals-core-services/">https://www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca/index.php/event-stop-the-ford-governments-privatization-of-our-public-hospitals-core-services/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca/wp-content/uploads/Major-Protest-FINAL-Leaflet.pdf.pdf">https://www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca/wp-content/uploads/Major-Protest-FINAL-Leaflet.pdf.pdf</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'>How Heat Pumps Pay Off: Comparing the costs of heating and cooling options across Canada<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tues. Sept. 26, noon - 1 p.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>The Canadian Climate Institute’s forthcoming report Heat Pumps Pay Off: Unlocking lower-cost heating and cooling in Canada examines the costs of heating and cooling technologies in five cities across Canada and explores barriers to heat pump adoption in Canada. The research will provide a detailed look across different building types with a focus on the cost-effectiveness of heat pumps. It will also include a new interactive tool showing the cost details and emissions impacts of the different heating and cooling options available in each city. This webinar brings together report authors and building sector experts to discuss the findings and recommendations, as well as implications for building decarbonization and climate adaptation in Canada. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.globeseries.com/how-heat-pumps-pay-off-comparing-the-costs-of-heating-and-cooling-options-across-canada/">https://www.globeseries.com/how-heat-pumps-pay-off-comparing-the-costs-of-heating-and-cooling-options-across-canada/</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'>Vow from Hiroshima - Free Virtual Screening<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tues. Sept. 26, 7 p.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Join us for a free live screening of The Vow from Hiroshima via Zoom to mark the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. We will be joined by special guests who will address the need for Canada to sign the UN Nuclear Ban Treaty.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AR6MseKuQeq1gXZiN3JYBA#/registration">https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AR6MseKuQeq1gXZiN3JYBA#/registration</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'>A World Free from Nuclear Weapons<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tues. Sept. 26, 10 a.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Special Event commemorating the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ufuCvrz8vGtUTCqOQF5UHjDpBkvM3N-1q#/registration">https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ufuCvrz8vGtUTCqOQF5UHjDpBkvM3N-1q#/registration</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'>Creating Better Cities by Reducing Noise<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tues. Sept. 26, 7 p.m. ET - Help Fix Toronto's Noise Bylaws: Motor Vehicle Noise - online<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Wed. Sept. 27, 7 p.m. ET - Help Fix Toronto's Noise Bylaws: Construction, Amp. Sound & General Noise <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Thur. Sept. 28, 6:30 p.m. ET - Help Fix Toronto's Noise Bylaws: Motor Vehicle Noise – in person, Church of the Redeemer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Sat. Sept. 30, noon ET - Help Fix Toronto's Noise Bylaws: Construction, Amp. Sound & General Noise <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Sat. Sep 30, 4 p.m. ET - Help Fix Toronto's Noise Bylaws: Motor Vehicle Noise - online<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>We’re a group of concerned residents coming together across Toronto to educate the public and city leaders about urban noise, its health effects, and how reduction in noise can lead to dynamic communities, healthy people and a better quality of life. Join No More Noise Toronto, along with the Toronto Noise Coalition, after the City‘s Noise Bylaw Public Consultations to review City proposals, possible solutions, and learn how you can make a difference.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/creating-better-cities-by-reducing-noise-2453789">https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/creating-better-cities-by-reducing-noise-2453789</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.nomorenoisetoronto.com/">https://www.nomorenoisetoronto.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:#7030A0'>Free Tenant Workshop -- Your Basic Tenant Rights <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tues. Sept. 26, 7 - 8 p.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Virtually over Zoom<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Losing sleep over an eviction? Desperate to finally get that repair done? This fast-paced workshop breaks down your basic tenant rights and responsibilities. In one short hour, you will learn: What is the Residential Tenancies Act - What can I do if my landlord breaks the law - How do I get a repair done - The ins and outs of signing a lease - And lots more…<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Note: we will try and meet any access need to help you participate, please let us know in advance.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Contact Joeita Gupta · <a href="mailto:joeita@torontotenants.org">joeita@torontotenants.org</a> · 416-413-9442<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.torontotenants.org/free_tenant_workshop_your_basic_tenant_rights">https://www.torontotenants.org/free_tenant_workshop_your_basic_tenant_rights</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'>March for the Land <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Wed. Sept. 27, noon <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Grange Park, 317 Dundas Street West <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>On Sept. 27, five First Nations from Northern Ontario, including Grassy Narrows, will come to Toronto to lead a march calling on Premier Ford to end unwanted mining activity on our Territories. These five strong First Nations have formed a historic alliance to protect their lands and waters in the face of mounting concerns about encroachment on their territories by mining exploration companies who have been enabled by the Ford Government. Come stand in solidarity with the Land Alliance to protect their lands and waters!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://freegrassy.net/land-alliance-march/">https://freegrassy.net/land-alliance-march/</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'>The Kelly Household’s Journey Towards Zero Carbon<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Wed. Sep 27, 1:30 p.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>This presentation traces the 15-year journey of the Kelly household towards zero carbon emissions, starting with the purchase of a “code-built” house in 2008, its energy retrofit over the years, the purchase of an electric vehicle in 2018 and the recent addition in 2022 of a photovoltaic system and a heat pump system. Data on costs and savings are provided. Next and final steps toward zero carbon and lessons learned along the journey are discussed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86825056285?pwd=Mm1NRHVEZlFmdU5VVnBzRFptb0FsUT09">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86825056285?pwd=Mm1NRHVEZlFmdU5VVnBzRFptb0FsUT09</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Meeting ID: 868 2505 6285<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Passcode: 120326<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 Age of Nuclear Waste: Health Dangers of Tritium <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Wed. Sept. 27, 10 a.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Featuring Dr. Arjun Makhijani and Dr. Gordon Edwards. Listen live or archived.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="http://www.ecoradio.org">www.ecoradio.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><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>Free Tenant Workshop -- Human Rights and Housing Explained <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Wed. Sept. 27, 7 - 8 p.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Virtually over Zoom<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Is your landlord refusing to rent to you because you are pregnant? --- That’s against the law! Were you asked to pay 12 months rent up front? --- That’s illegal as well. Many tenants don’t realize that they have protections under the Ontario Human Rights Code above and over the protections guaranteed under the Residential Tenancies Act. In this comprehensive workshop, we hear from an experienced lawyer about: How the human rights code can protect tenants - What discrimination in housing can look like - How to challenge discrimination in rental housing - And lots more…<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Note: if you have any access needs, please reach out to us and I will do my best to make the sure the workshop is accessible.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Joeita Gupta · <a href="mailto:joeita@torontotenants.org">joeita@torontotenants.org</a> · 416-413-9442<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.torontotenants.org/free_tenant_workshop_human_rights_and_housing_explained">https://www.torontotenants.org/free_tenant_workshop_human_rights_and_housing_explained</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'>Toronto Palestine Film Festival<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Sept. 27 - Oct. 1 and online<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>TIFF Bell Lighthouse, King and John St, Toronto<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.tpff.ca/program-2023">https://www.tpff.ca/program-2023</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'>Let’s Talk Lake Erie: Aquatic Invasive Species in Lake Erie<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Thur. Sept. 28, 11 a.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Join us as we explore the historical timeline of aquatic invasive species (AIS) in Lake Erie and delve into the impacts of AIS on the Lake Erie ecosystem, particularly the fish population. We’ll also provide a project spotlight on the ongoing efforts to control the sea lamprey population in the lake.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://binational.net/2023/09/13/webinar-lets-talk-lake-erie-aquatic-invasive-species-in-lake-erie/">https://binational.net/2023/09/13/webinar-lets-talk-lake-erie-aquatic-invasive-species-in-lake-erie/</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'>re: TRUTH and Reconciliation<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>September 30th marks the National Day for TRUTH and Reconciliation, a designated day of remembrance to honour the children who never returned home and survivors of Canada’s Indigenous residential school system. It is a day to acknowledge and continue the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. This day is part of a larger conversation on the historical and ongoing impacts of colonization and systemic inequalities that continue to marginalize Indigenous Peoples in Canada.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation <a href="https://nctr.ca/">https://nctr.ca/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Reconciliation Canada <a href="https://reconciliationcanada.ca/">https://reconciliationcanada.ca/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Orange Shirt Society <a href="https://orangeshirtday.org/">https://orangeshirtday.org/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Save the Evidence Campaign <a href="https://woodlandculturalcentre.ca/support/save-the-evidence/">https://woodlandculturalcentre.ca/support/save-the-evidence/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples <a href="https://www.un.org/development/desa/indigenouspeoples/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2018/11/UNDRIP_E_web.pdf">https://www.un.org/development/desa/indigenouspeoples/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2018/11/UNDRIP_E_web.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action <a href="https://ehprnh2mwo3.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf">https://ehprnh2mwo3.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf</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'>Big Toronto Bike Ride 2023<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Sun. Oct. 1, 4 - 6 pm ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Start at Bloor & Shaw<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Help support the advocacy, outreach and education efforts of Cycle Toronto to make Toronto a place that encourages cycling for all ages and abilities! Join up for this annual fundraising event and cycle with 100s of new cycling friends!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/cycle-toronto/p2p/bigtorontobikeride2023/">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/cycle-toronto/p2p/bigtorontobikeride2023/</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:#AB2FB5'>For the best Canadian climate and energy news, visit 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:#AB2FB5'>Democracy Now Daily Show - 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">mailto: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>Share this newsletter on social media using this link: <a href="http://greenspiration.org/news-events/">http://greenspiration.org/news-events/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>