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SUMMARY:2026 Spring Conversation Series
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re thrilled to announce our Spring Programming for the Campaign Trail\, a series of virtual and in-person workshops designed to equip you with the tools you need for the year ahead. Whether you’re a seasoned incumbent or running for the first time as a school trustee\, mayor\, councillor\, regional director\, or area director\, this programming is for you. We’ll cover: \n\nClimate education policy challenges for school trustees\nCommunication strategies in a time of mis/disinformation\nA two-part series on countering the far-right in the 2026\nHow to talk about public safety in a time of polarization and fear\n\nBuilding support for progressive candidates and electeds is more urgent than ever. That’s why we’ve decided to open this series up to new candidates and returning electeds alike. If you know someone who is mission-aligned and is considering running\, bring them along. \n\nWed\, Mar 25 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Via Zoom\nCampaign Communications Strategies\nWith Feminist Campaign School\n\nIn this time of rampant disinformation and negative political voices\, learn proven strategies to develop messaging that strategically counters all of it and and shines the light on your own campaign. \n\nApr 8\, 2026 | 12pm – 1:00pm | Via Zoom\nOpposition Organizing & Monitoring in the Municipal Electoral Landscape (Part I)\nWith The Winch Institute\n\noin us for an important briefing on how alt-right issues-based organizing in our communities is coordinated\, centralized\, and designed to build power for hate-groups in Canadian politics at all levels & what we can do about it\, both in community and on the campaign trail.\n\n\n\n\nThurs\, Apr 16 | 12pm – 1pm | Via Zoom\nCountering the Far-Right (Part II)\nWith The Winch Institute\n\n\nIn part II of our workshop with the The Winch Institute on countering the far right\, we’ll unpack electoral organizations\, slates\, and their role in countering far-right organizing in B.C. \nSpeakers: Neil Gaudreault\, The Winch Institute \n\nThurs\, May 7 | 10:00am – 11:00am | Via Zoom\nHow to Talk About Public Safety in a Time of Populism and Fear\nWith Community Action Initiative (CAI)\n\n\nCommunity safety and street disorder are quickly becoming the key issues of the 2026 local government election. With the rise of populism\, fear and quick fixes are dominating the public dialogue. In this webinar\, Community Action Initiative will host a panel of local elected officials who will share how they talk about community safety to concerned constituents and business owners. This session will provide real instances of community leadership as well as a primer on key messages related to community safety\, mental health\, and substance use.
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SUMMARY:Quarterly Conversation Series - Fall Programming for Local Electeds
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our fall 2025 series for local electeds. We’ve partnered with an inspiring line-up of community leaders\, organizers\, experts\, and local electeds who are doing transformative work on the issues impacting our communities. \n\nPolluting Education: The Influence of Fossil Fuels on Children’s Education in Canada \nWith Climate Caucus \nOct 29 | 12pm – 1pm | via Zoom \nREGISTER NOW \nCalling all school board trustees! Join us on Oct 29 from 12pm – 1pm for a discussion on CAPE’s report Polluting Education: The Influence of Fossil Fuels on Children’s Education in Canada. The report reveals how oil and gas companies have funded and supplied misleading climate education to children across Canada. We’ll cover the scope of the issue\, what steps school board trustees can take to address it\, and wrap up with a peer-supported discussion on barriers and solutions. \nEmail Melissa at mgregerson@ccg.eco for more information. \n\nSafer Communities for Everyone: Developing a Sex Worker Safety Framework\nWith Living in Community \nNov 5 | 12:00PM – 1:00PM PST | Via zoom \nREGISTER NOW \nJoin us on Wed\, Nov 5 from 12pm – 1pm for a discussion on improving sex worker safety in your community. We’ll cover: \n\nBarriers to adoption\, and strategies to overcome them\n\n\nWhat a Sex Worker Safety Framework is\, and why it matters for municipalities\n\n\nA case study from New Westminster\n\n\nA draft motion\n\n\nDesigning for Equity: Tools for Local Leaders\nWith Women Transforming Cities \nDec 4 | 12pm – 1pm | via Zoom \nREGISTER NOW \nWe all bring experiences and biases to our work that might make it harder to understand how policy decisions impact people differently. Join us for Designing for Equity: Tools for Local Leaders a workshop that explores an assessment tool to help elected leaders identify where decisions may have intended or unintended consequences for people who have been historically the most marginalized and harmed by institutions that hold power. This workshop will provide a hands-on approach for mayors\, city councillors\, and regional district directors to draft motions\, resolutions\, and amendments that support equitable processes so that we can collectively build systems where everyone can participate and succeed. \n\nFrom Research to Action: How Municipalities Can Champion Living Wages\nWith Living Wage BC and BC Policy Solutions \nDec 12 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm PST | Via zoom \nREGISTER NOW \nThe 2025 BC Living Wage Report is out and it reveals a stark reality: across the province\, living wages range from $21.55 to $29.60 per hour\, much higher than the minimum wage. \nJoin us on December 12 from 12pm-1:30pm to explore what the 2025 living wage calculations mean for your community. Learn how BC living wages are calculated\, what has changed since last year and what role municipalities can play in ensuring work provides economic security for all workers.  \nWhether you’re considering introducing a living wage policy or looking to strengthen existing commitments\, this webinar will equip you with evidence and inspiration to take action.\n\nPresenters include Anastasia French (Living Wage BC)\, Iglika Ivanova from (BC Policy Solutions)\, and Cori Ramsay (Councillor\, City of Prince George). \nFor more information contact Melissa: mgregerson@ccg.eco. \n 
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SUMMARY:UBCM 2025
DESCRIPTION:Attending UBCM in Victoria this year? So are we! Join us for two exciting events this September\, held just up the road at The Sticky Wicket. \nCommunity Voices Reception\nHeld in partnership with CityHive\, Climate Caucus\, and the Community Energy Association\, join us on Monday\, September 22 from 6:30-8:30pm at The Sticky Wicket (The Clubhouse) for a chance to unwind and connect with progressive local electeds. Register now! \nWine\, beer\, and light snacks provided\n \n\nCivic Governance Dialogue\nThen\, on Tuesday\, Sep 23 from 11:30am – 1:30pm\, return to the The Sticky Wicket (The Maple Room) for a discussion and strategizing session on key resolutions hitting the floor at UBCM this year. Space is limited\, register now! \nLunch and light refreshments provided \n\nFor more information please contact Melissa: mgregerson@ccg.eco.
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