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Newsletter Jully 2021. McConnell Foundation

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Net-Zero by 2050? Canada now holds itself accountable


On June 29, 2021, the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act was passed by the Senate. This legislation provides an accountability framework, setting targets every five years so that Canada meets its carbon neutral transition goal by 2050.

We commend Climate Action Network and Indigenous Climate Action’s submissions to the federal government, which contributed to passing this law.
 
Its adoption is timely with the release of the International Energy Agency (IEA) report that demonstrates how governments and businesses can take concrete decarbonization actions to achieve the 2050 target. The IEA report is highly influential to energy companies, which rely on its data to make investment decisions.

Technologies to combat climate change have been available for years, and the IEA report provides a roadmap to achieve this through large-scale international deployment. This can only be done when governments adopt laws and policies, such as Canada’s Net-Zero legislation.
➝ Read the report

Resource

Net-Zero Advisory Body’s first publication

Canada’s Net-Zero Advisory Body released its first publication Net-Zero Pathways: Initial Observations. It identifies 10 values and principles to guide the development of transition pathways that are the most likely to lead Canada to achieve net-zero by 2050. These pathways to net-zero are not only achievable, but they can also lead to a fairer, healthier, and more prosperous future for all.

In a context of extreme heat and city-burning wildfires like the one in Lytton, BC, this first publication highlights the urgency to act decisively and collaborate across governments, sectors, regions, and communities. Bottom line is, immediate action is needed to meet Canada’s net-zero target.
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Event

Legal Primer on Climate Change: Directors’ duties and disclosure obligations

The legal landscape has evolved considerably in recent years, and continues to do so as new regulations, laws and litigation around the world redefine what a member of a board of directors should do. Considering this very fluid context, how should directors interpret their legal obligations?

Join the Canadian Climate Law Initiative for the launch of its Legal Primer on Climate Change webinar on July 15 at 2pm ET.
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Ressource

If you missed the book launch of A Developmental Evaluation Companion, you can now watch the video

On June 9th, the authors presented their new book, available for free in digital format, and discussed the issues facing the community of practice with participants at this virtual event.
If you missed the book launch of A Developmental Evaluation Companion, you can watch the video.
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News · Nourish

Hospital food for climate health?

Reimagining what climate- and patient-friendly hospital food could look like as part of the 2019 Nourish Food for Health Symposium in Toronto. Photo by Connie Tsang
Slippery jello. For too long, hospital food has been synonymous with “bad food.” Curious to explore the dynamic and complex relationship between hospital food and health, Nourish works with hospitals like Sainte-Justine in Montreal or Meno Ya Win Health Centre in northwestern Ontario to pilot projects that improve health outcomes for patients, the community and the planet. A case study recently published The Philanthropist Journal tells the story of Nourish.
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Resource

Participatory Canada Social R&D final report

Participatory Canada started out with a bold vision, which came to life in unexpected ways over the last year and a half despite some unexpected challenges — like a global pandemic. This extraordinary effort involved many, many people across the country and across the pond.

ICYMI: Participatory Canada presented some of the Report’s findings on June 22 in a special edition of CityTalk, hosted by the Canadian Urban Institute. The recording is available here.
➝ Read the report
News from the Foundation

McConnell is hiring

The Foundation is hiring a part-time position for our Innoweave team and is still accepting applications for the position of Program Director, Reconciliation.
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