Environmental Leadership Canada

In early 2019, I met for coffee with the dynamic Sabrina Bowman (then GreenPAC ED) about the upcoming federal election and non-partisan projects to get climate leadership on the agenda. She told me about GreenPAC’s idea to convene 100 Debates on the Environment at the riding level across the country and I thought, “That is COMPLETELY maniacal and I’m totally in!” Fast forward six-plus years, almost five of them as GreenPAC and now also Environmental Leadership Canada’s Executive Director - and I’ve decided it’s time for my next challenge and will be stepping down in February. Thanks to both boards and my excellent colleagues for trusting me with this gig! The work that GreenPAC and ELC do to build #crosspartisan #environmentaleadership and capacity in politics and support youth and everyday Canadians with the political knowledge and skills to drive environmental progress is unique and so vital, particularly right now. This job has been a regular and total thrill, offering creativity and collaboration across so many sectors, not to mention the daily opportunity to work with, learn from, and support some of Canada’s most effective environmental champions, from the grassroots to Parliament. GreenPAC and ELC are both heading in some really cool strategic directions and I’m excited to see these two organizations keep growing under the leadership and vision of their next ED. Please help us spread the word (job post below) or reach out to chat about the role. https://lnkd.in/gwasxUk7

📣 📣 📣 We Are Hiring! 🌿 ELC and our sister org, GreenPAC, are recruiting our next Executive Director to lead these two exciting organizations through our next phase of growth.🌿 The ED will play a key role in shaping and leading our shared work to ensure the environment is a driving force in Canadian politics, across party lines and levels of government. You'll steer our upcoming election strategy and programs that build the next generation of environmental leaders and engage more youth in environmental politics. You'll also build our work to grow cross-partisan environmental capacity in politics and lead our great team. Please check out our job post and share widely! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eP4J2QdG

In early 2019, I met for coffee with the dynamic Sabrina Bowman (then GreenPAC ED) about the upcoming federal election and non-partisan projects to get climate leadership on the agenda. She told me about GreenPAC’s idea to convene 100 Debates on the Environment at the riding level across the country and I thought, “That is COMPLETELY maniacal and I’m totally in!” Fast forward six-plus years, almost five of them as GreenPAC and now also Environmental Leadership Canada’s Executive Director - and I’ve decided it’s time for my next challenge and will be stepping down in February. Thanks to both boards and my excellent colleagues for trusting me with this gig! The work that GreenPAC and ELC do to build #crosspartisan #environmentaleadership and capacity in politics and support youth and everyday Canadians with the political knowledge and skills to drive environmental progress is unique and so vital, particularly right now. This job has been a regular and total thrill, offering creativity and collaboration across so many sectors, not to mention the daily opportunity to work with, learn from, and support some of Canada’s most effective environmental champions, from the grassroots to Parliament. GreenPAC and ELC are both heading in some really cool strategic directions and I’m excited to see these two organizations keep growing under the leadership and vision of their next ED. Please help us spread the word (job post below) or reach out to chat about the role. https://lnkd.in/gwasxUk7

🌍 “I’m Here Because…” 🌍 Meet Sara Salad, one of our 2024/25 Parliamentary Interns for the Environment. 🎥 Watch Sara in action on Parliament Hill in MP Yasir Naqvi 🇨🇦 's office and hear why she is stepping up for the planet. 💝 Every donation to Environmental Leadership Canada is tax-deductible and helps equip passionate youth leaders from across Canada with the invaluable skills, experience, and political know-how to drive change. Your support makes this work possible. Help us reach our $8,000 fundraising goal by December 31. 👉 Donate today to help us continue this important work. https://lnkd.in/eK_NwCuC #ClimateAction #YouthLeadership #EnvironmentalPolitics #cdnpoli

🌍 "I’m Here Because..." 🌍 What drives someone to take action for the environment? Our 2024/25 Parliamentary Interns for the Environment share why they’re stepping up for the planet by getting involved in environmental politics. Watch their powerful video below to hear why they’re here and why your support matters. Every donation to Environmental Leadership Canada helps equip passionate youth leaders from across Canada with the invaluable skills, experience, and political know-how to drive change. We want to make sure as many people as possible know more about how politics works so they can effectively advocate for the environment. Help us raise $8,000 by December 31 so we can provide more youth leaders and environmentally-concerned Canadians with the opportunities and tools they need to navigate environmental politics. 👉 Donate now: https://lnkd.in/gjJmjqQb Donations are tax-deductible. You will receive a charitable tax receipt for your donation. Emily Martin / Hayden gilmour / Sara Salad / Jennifer Jaeger / Nicola Schmidt / Daniel Aitken / Sophia Arellano / Junan Ferrand Adam-Gordon #environment #cndpoli #canadianpolitics #youthleadership

ELC’s Municipal Climate Internship program was such an amazing experience. I gained valuable professional skills, grew my network, learned about climate action and its importance in the Municipal sector, and expanded my knowledge on Municipal policy. I’m proud of where this program has taken me. Every rural municipality across Canada deserves to experience the positive impacts of this program and be apart of the next generation of environmental leaders.

So many good organizations to donate to on Giving Tuesday. I’m a member of ELC’s Board, and I can tell you how hard they’re working to make sure youth get the chance to lead on climate at the municipal level. Please consider throwing some support their way! 

Your support makes stories like Tyler Lalonde’s possible. Programs like the Municipal Climate Internship uplift youth leaders to make a tangible impact in their communities while building critical skills. This #GivingTuesday, invest in the next generation of environmental leaders. ➡️ Read Tyler’s story and donate today: https://lnkd.in/ewKWf2NB Donate: https://lnkd.in/gjJmjqQb #ClimateLeadership #YouthInAction

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