Municipal leaders from across Canada deliver urgent message to Prime Minister Carney: “We need nation building, not nation-burning projects”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 4, 2026 Following an urgent Elbows Up for Climate Summit, mayors and councillors call for immediate, job-creating federal climate action: “We need federal leadership on climate, not delay and backsliding” (Edmonton, AB) – An alliance of nearly 300 mayors, councillors and local elected leaders representing more than half of all […]
Statement from Former Mayor of Toronto, David Miller, on the resignation of MP Guilbeault
In response to MP Steven Guilbeault’s resignation, David Miller, former Mayor of Toronto and Co-chair of the Elbows Up for Climate campaign, made this statement: “I am saddened by Steven Guilbeault’s resignation today, and by the underlying reason – the complete lack of attention to climate change by the current Government. While most Canadians support […]
Statement from the Elbows Up for Climate Campaign on Powering Canada Strong
In response to the federal government’s Powering Canada Strong strategy, David Miller, former Mayor of Toronto and Co-chair of the Elbows Up for Climate campaign, said: “The Prime Minister this week told Canadians that our country can be an energy superpower. This is only possible by prioritising renewable energy. Local elected leaders know first hand […]
Statement from Former Mayor of Toronto, David Miller, on Ontario’s Bill 98
Toronto, ON, March 31, 2026 — David Miller, co-chair of Elbows Up for Climate—a campaign representing over 280 mayors and councillors calling for bold, ambitious federal climate policy— made the following statement about an attack on Green Development Standards by the Ontario government. “Ontario’s new Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act (Bill 98) […]
Building Canada’s clean electricity grid is the kind of clean, ‘elbows up’ nation-building project Canada needs right now
Victoria, BC, March 5th, 2026 — David Miller, co-chair of Elbows Up for Climate, a coalition of over 280 mayors and councillors representing more than 10 million Canadians, made the following statement about a landmark provincial-territorial agreement to build Canada’s clean electricity grid: “We welcome the announcement of a provincial-territorial agreement to build Canada’s […]
Elbows Up for Climate Gains Recognition in the House of Commons
Elbows Up for Climate has received notable mentions in the House of Commons this week, reflecting growing political attention to the campaign’s message. MP Don Davies shared insights from his recent meeting with mayors representing the campaign. Addressing the House, he emphasized the urgent need to invest in resilience. You can view his statement here. […]
Building Momentum for a National East-West-North Clean Electricity Grid
This week, the Elbows Up for Climate Campaign partnered with 16 other organizations to underscore the need for a national East–West–North (E-N-W) clean electric grid during more than 35 meetings with MPs and Senators on the Hill. These discussions were complemented by a national press conference further elevating this critical issue in the public eye. […]
New data shows 1 in 4 Canadians impacted by climate disasters this summer
More than 200 communities have been affected by climate impacts in Summer 2025 — not including the 1 in 7 First Nations that also faced wildfires, evacuations, extreme heat and air quality warnings. That means that a staggering 1 in 4 Canadians have faced climate impacts in their communities. The full list, developed by Elbows […]
We need nation-building not nation-burning projects, says local leaders from across Canada
In response to the devastating wildfires that have harmed thousands of communities and counting, our coalition released an open letter today to Prime Minister Carney, underscoring the importance of prioritizing nation-building projects that strengthen our economy, are a high priority for Indigenous Nations and contribute to Canada’s climate goals, not set them back with more […]
Mayors and councillors from across Canada say ‘Elbows Up for Climate’ in an open letter to party leaders
The Elbows Up for Climate campaign launched today with an open letter signed by more than 100 mayors and councillors from coast to coast to coast, urging all party leaders to advance Canada’s economic and climate security through five bold, and achievable actions. These actions include building a national East-West-North clean electric grid; creating a […]