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--></style></head><body lang=EN-CA link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'></span><span lang=EN-US><img width=408 height=96 style='width:4.25in;height:1.0in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D56C25.25879550"></span><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>This global #WeekForFuture</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'> </span><span lang=EN-US>will involve thousands of climate mobilizations around the world. In Toronto, September 19 - 29 is packed with events and actions for everyone. Most are listed below. See the full list here and spring into action: </span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://climatechallenge.ca/">https://climatechallenge.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:#00B050'>How would a Canadian Green New Deal work?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>The essence of the Green New Deal is a swift transition to renewables that ensures equitable access to fair wage, full benefit, unionized livelihoods for all Americans. It consists of seven goals for drastically cutting carbon emissions. These goals will be met through policies that address historic inequalities based on poverty, race, and gender. And, like the original New Deal, it will be completely government funded and administered.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="http://rabble.ca/blogs/bloggers/policyfix/2019/02/how-would-canadian-green-new-deal-work">http://rabble.ca/blogs/bloggers/policyfix/2019/02/how-would-canadian-green-new-deal-work</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:#00B050'>Six Green New Deals: How Do They Compare?</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#00B050'> </span><span lang=EN-US>- by Guy Dauncey<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://thepracticalutopian.ca/2019/09/13/six-green-new-deals-how-do-they-compare/">https://thepracticalutopian.ca/2019/09/13/six-green-new-deals-how-do-they-compare/</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:#00B050'>This is Our Time for a Green New Deal<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>This election, we’re working for bold action to tackle the climate emergency. Check out 350 Canada’s one-stop shop where anybody can find their nearest Green New Deal Champions, and take action on climate during the election.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://our-time.ca">https://our-time.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:#00B0F0'>Elizabeth May speaks with Star journalists about fighting climate change<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Elizabeth May, leader of the federal Green Party, sits down with the Star editorial board and senior journalists for a one-hour conversation about the importance of fighting climate change.</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=9&v=6isJszXMLEc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=9&v=6isJszXMLEc</a></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>_______________________</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'>Sign up for the Daily Brief - The Climate Communication Hub’s update on the latest news from Canada’s Climate Change Election 2019. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>#VoteClimate #elxn43 #cdnpoli</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Email: <a href="mailto:mitchell@smartershift.com">mitchell@smartershift.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'>Naomi Klein: ‘We are seeing the beginnings of the era of climate barbarism’<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://climatenewsnetwork.net/naomi-klein-we-are-seeing-the-beginnings-of-the-era-of-climate-barbarism/">https://climatenewsnetwork.net/naomi-klein-we-are-seeing-the-beginnings-of-the-era-of-climate-barbarism/</a></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>_______________________</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:#C00000'>Buffy Sainte-Marie - Carry It On (Music Video)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Environmentalist, Indigenous Canadian performer <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08gyjR0Sk4s">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08gyjR0Sk4s</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'>Kenney’s ‘Foreign Influence’ Probe Draws Criticism from All Sides<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://theenergymix.com/2019/09/12/kenneys-foreign-influence-probe-draws-criticism-from-all-sides/">https://theenergymix.com/2019/09/12/kenneys-foreign-influence-probe-draws-criticism-from-all-sides/</a> </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>_______________________</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'>Urban Agriculture Week Sept 14 - 22 <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Brought to you by Toronto Urban Growers, CRC Regent Park Community Food Centre and Toronto Council Fire</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="http://www.uaweekto.wordpress.com">www.uaweekto.wordpress.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:#70AD47'>Mobilize Mondays <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Mon. Sept. 16, 5 - 7 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Yonge-Dundas Square<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Weekly blockades organized by Extinction Rebellion faith-based affinity groups every Monday until the federal election. Faith in the Future. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/728005877656205/?event_time_id=728005907656202">https://www.facebook.com/events/728005877656205/?event_time_id=728005907656202</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'>The Importance of Canada's National Parks <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Mon. Sept. 16, 7 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Brentwood Library, 36 Brentwood N, Toronto<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Presentation by staff from Rouge National Urban Park<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://nowtoronto.com/events/the-importance-of-canada-s-national-parks/?occ_dtstart=2019-09-16T19:00">https://nowtoronto.com/events/the-importance-of-canada-s-national-parks/?occ_dtstart=2019-09-16T19:00</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'>Transport Futures – Federal Election Transportation Debate<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tues. Sept. 17, 7 pm <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Innis Town Hall, U of T, 2 Sussex Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>To help Canadians gain a better understanding of where the federal political parties stand on transportation issues prior to voting on October 21, the Liberals, New Democrats, Greens and People’s Party will discuss their respective platforms as they pertain to road, transit, rail, airport and marine infrastructure as well as related equity, safety, technology, environmental, funding, governance and leadership issues. Ben Spurr, transportation reporter for the Toronto Star, will be moderating the debate and audience Q&A. Greenspiration subscribers receive a special 20% discount -- use discount code (DC) GRSP7 – but please register in advance.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="http://www.transportfutures.ca/election">www.transportfutures.ca/election</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'>Modified<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tuesday, Sept. 17, 6:45 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Revue Cinema, 400 Roncesvalles Ave.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Pay-What-You-Can screening of the award-winning documentary “Modified” by Canadian filmmaker Aube Giroux. Filmmaker Aube Giroux 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. The screening opens with a short film, “Why Farmers Markets?” from the Earth to Tables Legacies Project.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/film-screening-modified-tickets-71703181145">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/film-screening-modified-tickets-71703181145</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'>Canada Out of NATO monthly protest<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tuesday, September 17, noon - 1 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>NATO Association of Canada Office, 48 Yonge St (corner with Wellington)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Every month this year, the Canadian Voice of Women for Peace (VOW) will be holding a peace vigil outside the NATO Association of Canada headquarters in downtown Toronto (48 Yonge St. corner with Wellington St.). This year is the 70th anniversary of this male-dominated military alliance and Cold War relic that threatens our security with weapons and war. NATO puts intense pressure on the Canadian government to increase military spending and is preventing Canada from joining the UN Treaty to Prohibit Nuclear Weapons. VOW is calling for the Canadian government to withdraw from NATO and work through the United Nations on disarmament and the Sustainable Development Goals that will bring genuine human security. No to NATO; yes to peace, nonviolence and sustainability! Organized by the Canadian Voice of Women for Peace (VOW: www.vowpeace.org (Afterward join us for lunch.)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.facebook.com/VOWPeace/">https://www.facebook.com/VOWPeace/</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'>Freeland: Stop the Coup Against Venezuela! Stop the Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia! <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tuesday, September 17, 3 - 4 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Outside the office of Minister of Foreign Affairs MP Chrystia Freeland, 344 Bloor Street West Suite 510<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>No interference - end the sanctions against Venezuela! The Canadian Voice of Women for Peace (VOW) will be delivering a letter and holding a rally outside the office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland to object to her/the federal government's interference and sanctions against Venezuela and to the continuing arms sales to Saudi Arabia that is exacerbating the war in Yemen – the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. Canada, the Lima Group and the US are orchestrating a coup against Venezuela. The sanctions and interference against the country are blatant violations of international law. We are also opposed to Canada’s participation in the Lima Group and call for a peaceful, negotiated solution & the lifting of sanctions to end the crisis in Venezuela. Please bring flags and banners for Venezuela. An action by the Canadian Voice of Women for Peace (VOW): www.vowpeace.org #HandsOffVenezuela #CancelArmsSalestoSaudiArabia #ExportPeace<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.facebook.com/VOWPeace/">https://www.facebook.com/VOWPeace/</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'>Pints and Politics with GreenPAC<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Wed. Sept. 18, 6 - 9 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Amsterdam Brewery, 45 Escandar Dr.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Come meet others interested in all things environment, politics and policy, and enjoy some of Ontario's finest local craft beer. Ticket purchase includes light refreshments paired with a pint of your choice, brewery tour and stimulating political discussion with other engaging GreenPAC supporters. All proceeds go towards funding our efforts to build environmental leadership in Canadian politics.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.greenpac.ca/pints">https://www.greenpac.ca/pints</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>_______________________</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'>From Hong Kong To Sudan: World In Revolt<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Wed. Sept. 18, 7 p.m.</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Steelworkers Hall 25 Cecil<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Public forum with speakers Winnie Ng, Elham A. Bakri and Ali Awali to discuss the lessons of these uprisings and what we can learn to bring about real change. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="http://www.socialist.ca">http://www.socialist.ca</a> </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>_______________________</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 Walrus Talks The Future Of Consumerism<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Wed. Sept. 18, 7 p.m.</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Artscape Daniels Launchpad 130 Queens Quay E<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Panel exploring trends and innovations in health care, technology and more with Vass Bednar, Onur Bodur, Tabatha Bull, Zayna Khayat and others. $12-$20.</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://thewalrus.ca/events/">https://thewalrus.ca/events/</a> </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>_______________________</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'>Toronto Palestine Film Festival - TPFF<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Wed. Sept 18 - Sunday Sept. 22<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Various theatres.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>TPFF - 12 years of bringing Palestinian films, art and culture to Toronto. It has been part of a huge education and awareness of Palestine solidarity.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="http://www.tpff.ca/">http://www.tpff.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:#70AD47'>Toronto Climate Film Festival - The Human Element <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Thursday, Sept. 19, 7 - 9 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Eglinton St. George’s United Church, South Studio<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>During his four-decade career as a photographer and explorer, James Balog has focused his lens on the complex relationship between humans and nature. Human activity has now surpassed all other forces shaping our world. In an arresting new documentary from the producers of Racing Extinction, The Cove and Chasing Ice, environmental photographer James Balog captures the lives of people on the front lines of climate change. With rare compassion and heart, this film inspires us to re-evaluate our relationship with the natural world. The screening will open with a short video documenting the impact of development on the Beaver Lake Cree nation. Following the screening Lyn Adamson, co-chair of ClimateFast, will speak on climate activism at a crucial time. She will introduce the Kitchen Table Climate Conversation campaign, designed to bring our communities together to address our climate challenges with the knowledge and tools we need to make a difference. Hosted by ClimateFast and Greenpeace Canada.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k34FhplukXQ">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k34FhplukXQ</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG4-kjguKws">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG4-kjguKws</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Event: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/723685318074413/">https://www.facebook.com/events/723685318074413/</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'>Towards a 20 GT Negative CO2 Emissions Industry<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Thur. Sept. 19, 1:15 - 2:45 p.m. EST<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Webinar<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>How to Remove 20 GT of CO2, Save the Planet and Pay for It?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4041286174604137729">https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4041286174604137729</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'>Radical History of the Catholic Worker Community in Toronto<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Thur. Sept. 19, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Parkdale Free School, 5 Close Ave.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Join us for a peoples' history event recounting the radical story of Parkdale’s Catholic Worker Community. Founded in 1990, the former Toronto Catholic Worker community moved into Parkdale in 1993 where it remained until its dissolution in 2010. At its height, the community included about thirty people living in six households located at the bottom of Close Avenue. The Catholic Worker is an anarchist pacifist movement inspired by Catholic social teaching that envisions a grass-roots social revolution proceeding from individual and collective action for the common good; a new society built on the shell of the old where it is easier to be good. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1741411649335664/">https://www.facebook.com/events/1741411649335664/</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'>Solar PV Installation - Crash Course<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Workshop dates and times:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US> Fri Sept 20, 1pm-5pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US> Sat Sept 21, 10am-2pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US> Thurs Sept 26, 1pm-5pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US> Fri Sept 27, 10am-2pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Exhibition Place<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>You may know the science of how solar PV works, but do you know how it is installed on residences and commercial buildings? Come out to a half-day (4 hours), hands-on, informative workshop all about solar electricity generation and learn how these systems are installed. There is a lot more to it than just the solar panels! No prior experience is required from workshop participants. You will explore how solar PV generates electricity, learn about the various components and manufacturers of solar energy products, experience first-hand how a residential solar array is installed, and includes a tour of the 100 kW solar array located on the roof of the Horse Palace at the Exhibition Place. Participants must be between the ages of 18-29. Free.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/solar-pv-installation-crash-course-tickets-71534017171?mc_cid=1014e527b4&mc_eid=8ea4ab9e24">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/solar-pv-installation-crash-course-tickets-71534017171?mc_cid=1014e527b4&mc_eid=8ea4ab9e24</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'>Youth Global Climate Strike - Mass Teach-in<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Friday, Sept. 20, noon - 3 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Hart House, Great Hall, University of Toronto<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>"When I grow up, I'd like to be alive." The climate crisis is real, is happening already, and will affect everything we love. So what do we do when our world is under attack? STAND UP FIGHT BACK! Join us for chants, songs, a mass teach-in and more to show our government that we are watching. Hosted by FridaysforFuture #Climatestrike Toronto/GTA and Climate Strike Canada<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2891126067627662/">https://www.facebook.com/events/2891126067627662/</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'>Music for Climate Justice<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Fri. Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m. - midnight<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>A benefit for ecojustice and the 2019 Climate Strike Week - All Ages. Music, sing alongs, art, food, drinks, silent auction.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2088754998099097/">https://www.facebook.com/events/2088754998099097/</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'>Naomi Klein - The Burning Case for a Green New Deal <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Fri. Sept. 20, 7 - 8:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>AGO - Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Join Naomi Klein in conversation with journalist Ishmael N. Daro exploring the staggeringly high stakes of our immediate political and economic choices. In her new collection of essays, On Fire: The (Burning) Case for a Green New Deal Klein investigates the climate crisis not only as a profound political challenge but as a spiritual and imaginative one, as well. Klein makes the case that we will rise to the existential challenge of climate change only if we are willing to transform the systems that produced this crisis.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://climatechallenge.ca/events-campaign/naomi-klein/">https://climatechallenge.ca/events-campaign/naomi-klein/</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'>Blue Scarf Peace Walk - Step Forward for a World Beyond War<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Sat. Sept. 21, 2 - 4 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Grange Park, Beverly south of Dundas<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Celebrate the International Day of Peace on Sunday, September 21 by participating in the Blue Scarf Peace Walk. The walk will raise awareness for a variety of social justice issues and is being sponsored by many organizations including the Basilian Centre for Peace & Justice.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://climatechallenge.ca/events-campaign/blue-scarf-peace-walk/">https://climatechallenge.ca/events-campaign/blue-scarf-peace-walk/</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'>Ride for Safe Streets<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Sat. Sept. 21, morning<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Support the advocacy campaigns of CycleToronto to extend the Bloor Street bike lanes to High Park and build new bike lanes on Danforth Avenue, Yonge Street and more. There isn’t a single bike lane that has happened by accident. Through our member-supported work, we’ve had some huge wins, and we’re gaining momentum.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.cycleto.ca/ride-for-safe-streets">https://www.cycleto.ca/ride-for-safe-streets</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'>Heat Death in Kensington<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Saturday, Sept. 21, noon - 3 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Alexandra Park, (south of Dundas)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Join Extinction Rebellion Toronto (XR TO) for a fun, engaging, performative action during Climate Strike Week, and we invite you to participate. We will converge on a location in downtown Toronto and “die of the heat”. In the spirit of Improv Everywhere, you will be coached to perform a dramatization of increasing levels of severe heat waves in Toronto as we march towards a hot house earth climate! XR TO will provide onsite improv training before we engage with this performance and die-in. Please wear any Toronto-themed apparel, sports, ect. (if you have any)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/389068221773334/">https://www.facebook.com/events/389068221773334/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://extinctionrebelliontoronto.org/">https://extinctionrebelliontoronto.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:#ED7D31'>Ride for Safe Streets<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Sat. Sept. 21, 9 a.m. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Join Cycle Toronto for a 10 or 25 km escorted spin around the city at relaxed pace and with less spandex. This ride supports our advocacy work to help extend the bike lanes on Bloor, and to build lanes on Danforth (and more). Cycle Toronto is a member-supported not-for-profit organization that works to transform our city’s cycling culture.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.cycleto.ca/ride-for-safe-streets">https://www.cycleto.ca/ride-for-safe-streets</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'>Inter-faith Vigil for Climate Week<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Sun. Sept. 22, 7 - 8 pm candle-lit service, 8 - 9 walk, 9 - midnight vigil<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Friends House, 60 Lowther<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>People of all faiths are in a unique position to support our shared community with a spiritual response. To honour the youth leading this movement and to voice our shared commitment to the Earth there will be a service, walk and vigil vigil for people of all faiths and beliefs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://climatechallenge.ca/events-campaign/multi-faith-service-candle-lit-walk/">https://climatechallenge.ca/events-campaign/multi-faith-service-candle-lit-walk/</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'>Youth Climate Action Summit <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Sun. Sept. 22, 1 - 5:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Friends House, 60 Lowther Ave.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>More than ever, young Canadians are raising their voices to bring awareness to the climate crisis. But how can young people get their voices listened to in the halls of power? On September 22nd, young leaders will meet in Toronto to develop their skills as climate activists and advocates in their communities. The Youth Climate Action Summit will offer young people skills and guidance from a range of climate and advocacy professionals, providing them with tools to help make their climate leadership goals happen. You’ll hear from other young organizers, attend skills workshops and get the latest science directly from climate experts. Most importantly, you will learn strategies for empowering decision makers to stand with young people at this critical time in our history.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://climatechallenge.ca/events-campaign/youth-summit-climate-leadership-forum/">https://climatechallenge.ca/events-campaign/youth-summit-climate-leadership-forum/</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>_______________________</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, 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><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'>Centre for Social Innovation Events<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://socialinnovation.org/community/events/">https://socialinnovation.org/community/events/</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'>Toronto Public Libraries host free environmental and community events<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/search.jsp?N=4288100025&Ns=p_pub_date_sort&Nso=0">https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/search.jsp?N=4288100025&Ns=p_pub_date_sort&Nso=0</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'>Hot Docs<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Bloor Cinema (Bloor and Bathurst)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://hotdocscinema.ca/">https://hotdocscinema.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:#7030A0'>NOW magazine hosts a very comprehensive online events listing<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://nowtoronto.com/search/event/community-events/">https://nowtoronto.com/search/event/community-events/</a> </span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>--- </span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><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><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, comments, subscribes and unsubscribes: angela@cleanairalliance.org <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>