Stop C-39: National Day of Action / Journée d’action nationale
Organizers: Environmental Defence Canada, 350.org
The Bulldoze Nature Bill, Bill C-39, threatens the things our community cares about. Our community says NO to Bill C-39.
Join Environmental Defence, 350.org, and community members from across Toronto on Thursday, November 12, as we gather outside MP Danielle Martin’s constituency office to demand that our leaders put people, communities, and the climate ahead of corporate interests. Bill C-39 threatens workers and the right to strike. It undermines Indigenous communities’ ability to refuse mega-projects on their lands. And it puts our planet at risk by bypassing environmental protections that safeguard nature, wildlife, and our climate.
Hear from Keith Brooks, Programs Director at Environmental Defence, and Eve Saint, Co-founder and Lead Co-ordinator of 8th Fire Rising, as we come together to stand up for workers’ rights, Indigenous sovereignty, and environmental protections.
Together, we can send a clear message: Stop Bill C-39. Protect people and the planet.
RSVP to join us and help tell our leaders: Stop the Bulldoze Nature Bill! STOP BILL C-39!
This in-person event is wheel-chair accessible. This event is kid-friendly and open to all ages
Events are taking place across the country on this National Day of Action. Council of Canadians is leading an event outside Minister Julie Dabrusin's office at 12pm!
Register and More details: https://actionnetwork.org/event_campaigns/stop-bill-c-39-national-day-of-action
HYPERSCALE in TORONTO: an evening with author Paris Marx + local AI data centre organizers
Organizer: Council of Canadians
Join us for “HYPERSCALE” — an evening with author Paris Marx and local organizers confronting the rapid growth of AI data centres and the corporate power behind them. Together, we’ll look at how this expansion affects water, energy, communities, and our democracy.
Our conversation will be hosted by award-winning journalist and author, Desmond Cole, who is the Senior Journalist at The Breach. We'll also be joined by local partners from the Civil Society for Tech Justice, stewarded by the Council.
Register and More details: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/hyperscale-in-toronto-an-evening-with-author-paris-marx-local-ai-data-centre-organizers
Film Screening: People's Emergency Briefing
Organizer: ClimateFast (Toronto Climate Film Festival)
Come and hear about the phenomenon that's inspiring the world - it's the National Emergency Briefing (on the climate and nature crisis) and it's sweeping the UK! Other countries in Europe are exploring doing their own versions and SO ARE WE!
If the idea of a Canadian National Emergency Briefing gets you fired up, come and see the film (People's Emergency Briefing, 2026) produced from the UK's live event. It's been viewed or booked for viewing by more than 5,000 community groups.
Be among the few Canadians who've seen it!
This online event will have closed captioning. This in-person event is wheel-chair accessible. This event is kid-friendly and open to all ages
Doors open at 6 pm
Register and More details: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-uks-national-emergency-briefing-tickets-2003780765209?aff=oddtdtcreator
Healthy Indoor Spaces Online Panel
Organizer: Toronto Home Energy Network
A doctor, an electrification expert and a clean-air advocate discuss easy indoor air quality fixes at home and how to advocate for cleaner air in public spaces. Don't miss it!
Register and More details: https://www.thenetwork.to/event-details/healthy-indoor-spaces
Nature in a Changing World: Why Climate, Biodiversity and Our Future Are Inseparable
Organizers: Climate Action for Lifelong Learners, Seniors for Climate Action Now!, Seniors for Climate Canada
Dawn Carr of the Nature Conservancy of Canada, just back from COP-17 and COP-31 will offer an insider’s perspective on a rapidly changing conservation landscape. How does Canada’s implementation of global nature goals fare within international forums and what does implementation look like at home? This will also be a conversation about hope and agency.
This online event will have closed captioning
Register and More details: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cHTkL0fLRu6xy4VS65XvHw
United to Stop Bill C-39
Organizer: 350 Canada
Bill C-39 is a legislative assault on Indigenous rights, the right to strike, and our planet. The Carney government is rushing ahead to turn this bill into law before we can understand its true dangers.
Register and More details: https://act.350.org/signup/stop-c39-webinar/?r=CA&c=NA
Building Fast and Fair: Unpacking the Yes Agenda
Organizer: Climate Action Network Canada
Unpacking the Yes Agenda with panelists from across our network and beyond!
We will look at the project list & Yes Agenda Explorer, and offer a sneak peak into our next report on the barriers to getting viable, renewable-based projects built in Canada!
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DA9O9w-mTha3xWLNmZ-Fyw#/
Getting to “yes in my backyard” on clean energy projects
Organizer: Re.Climate
In March 2026, Re.Climate shared four pillars of public support for clean energy projects from our national research: 1) explain why a project is needed, 2) deliver on fairness, 3) offer community benefits, and 4) address household concerns.
Now we're taking a closer look at how support changes across different Canadian audiences.
Register and More details: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_il5olcVuRMO7HuWqeKrVAg#/registration
Canadian Energy + Heat Pumps
Organizer: Toronto Home Energy Network
Gas appliances tie you to American energy—most of Ontario's gas is fracked in the Eastern USA. Electric appliances like heat pumps use made-in-Ontario energy. Come learn why electrifying your home makes sense now and in the future.
Register and More details: https://www.thenetwork.to/event-details/canadian-energy-heat-pumps
From vision to action: Mobilizing unions, workers and students for a radically-just transition
Organizers: York University Global Labour Research Centre and Infrastructure Beyond Extractivism
What role can workers and unions play in building a just transition?
Led by Garance Malivel, Education Sector Coordinator with Travailleuses et travailleurs pour la justice climatique (TJC), this workshop explores labour environmentalism, worker organizing and how just transition goals can be turned into collective action.
Register and More details: https://www.yorku.ca/research/glrc/2026/09/10/workshop-from-vision-to-action-mobilizing-unions-workers-and-students-for-a-radically-just-transition/
Unite The Fights Stop Bill C-39 Rally
Organizer: Idle No More Toronto
As part of the Week of Action for Indigenous Sovereignty, we are uniting our voices from Indigenous communities and leadership, environmental organizations, labour unions, grassroots groups, supporters, and allies to stand together against Bill C-39: Building Canada Strong Act.
More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/unite-the-fights-stop-bill-c-3/1605909100766073/
OCAD U Repair Café
Organizer: Repair Cafe Toronto
Repair Cafe is returning to OCAD University on Wednesday, October 28 offering fixing for jewellery, clothing and textiles, as well as electronics and small appliances. The event will be held in the lobby area of the campus building.
More details: https://www.ocadu.ca/events-and-exhibitions/ocad-u-repair-cafe-0
Security & Readiness for Environmental Advocacy Groups
Organizers: Sustainability Network and the Holistic Readiness Centre
In times where environmental advocacy faces increasing resistance from government and corporate powers around the world and even citizen opposition groups in our own communities that mobilize against progressive change, there may be many things making you and your fellow organizers feel more challenged and less safe when doing your work.
This webinar will be presented by the Holistic Readiness Center (HRC), a newly-formed project that supports progressive-sector funders and organizations as they face security threats that would hamper their ability to do transformative work.
The HRC intends to fill a critical gap in movement infrastructure in Canada where the right professionals, experts, resources, information, connections, and direct services can be mobilized and provided (quickly) to respond strategically to advocates' needs in crisis.
HRC defines security and safety threats as the entire range of physical, financial, digital, legal, reputational, and psychosocial outside forces, coming from government/corporate/opposition group actors, that would leave progressive groups and advocates with a feeling of compromised safety / security while doing their work.
Register and More details: https://www.sustainabilitynetwork.ca/events/security-and-readiness-for-environmental-advocacy-groups
2026 SEA Sustainability Conference
Organizer: Sustainable Engineers Association
Join us at our annual SEA Conference, where students, industry leaders, & policymakers unite to explore the future of sustainability. This year’s theme, “Below the Surface: Uncovering the Hidden Systems of Sustainability,” explores the interconnected systems shaping our environmental decisions. Learn how interdisciplinary collaboration, innovative thinking, and community-driven solutions can transform the way we approach sustainability and create meaningful, lasting change.
Register and More details: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2026-sea-annual-sustainability-conference-tickets-2002208688084?aff=TCAN
AI vs the Environment: A debate
Organizer: Muslims in Innovation & Technology (MINT)
What responsibility do we have in the AI race with respect to the environment?
Can AI be a force for good?
Expect sharp perspectives, honest disagreement, and questions from both the moderator and the audience.
This in-person event is wheel-chair accessible.
This event is open to all (not only Muslims).
Register and More details: https://luma.com/cx1vzih4
Say No to AI Data Centres Virtual Town Hall
Organizer: ClimateFast
Concerned about AI data centre development in Ontario?
Concerned about AI data centre development in Ontario? Interested in learning more about AI data centres and how to get involved in local advocacy to call on a moratorium?
Join ClimateFast's virtual town hall meeting
Register and More details: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/say-no-to-ai-data-centres-virtual-town-hall-tickets-2002917094948
27th Annual Planet in Focus International Environmental Film Festival
Organizer: Planet In Focus International Film Festival
Planet in Focus International Environmental Film Festival is celebrating 27 years this October 20-25, 2026! Don’t miss this lineup of groundbreaking documentary films focusing on the planet we share. The festival includes Canadian and international films, a free Industry Conference, a free Family Day Program, special guests, panels and filmmaker Q&As.
This in-person event is wheel-chair accessible. This event is kid-friendly and open to all ages
For the full festival lineup and to purchase tickets, visit https://planetinfocus.org/
Climate Mobility and the Ontology of Difference in the Planetary Crisis
Organizer: Institute for Environment, Conservation and Sustainability
Join us for a seminar with Andrew Baldwin, Professor of Human Geography at Durham University, whose research explores the intersections of climate change, migration, race, political thought, and critical social theory.
A Q&A session will follow the presentation
Register and More details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-mobility-and-the-ontology-of-difference-in-the-planetary-crisis-tickets-2002073172754
Repair Cafe Willowdale
Organizer: Repair Cafe Willowdale
Bring your small appliances, clothing, housewares, jewellery, computers, bicycles, and other repairable items. Our volunteer fixers will do their best to help you repair, reuse, and keep useful things out of the landfill.
More details: https://repaircafetoronto.ca/rc-events/repair-cafe-willowdale-at-lansing-united-church-2/
Repair Café at TAIBU
Organizer: Port Union Repair Café
Port Union Repair Café will have a full Repair Café at the TAIBU Community Health Centre
More details: https://repaircafetoronto.ca/rc-events/repair-cafe-at-taibu/
We Create Our Futures 2026
Organizer: The Centre for Social Innovation (CSI)
We Create Our Futures is a 3-Day Climate, Culture & Arts festival taking place October 16-18th in Downtown, Toronto. We are celebrating climate solutions through community collaboration and creation.
Register: https://luma.com/ycs3id1w
More details: https://wecreateourfutures.my.canva.site
Protecting Water, Defending Land: Intersectional Justice Forum
Organizers: Water Watchers and Mining Injustice Solidarity Network
Indigenous-led and allied movements are fighting for a more just future for all life, working to hold a frontline most of us will never see, in defence of the lands and waters we all depend on locally and globally.
Register and More details: https://www.waterwatchers.ca/uot2026forum
Heated Rivalry: Planet vs. Politics - An Evening of Climate Trivia
Organizers: Toronto350 & Climatefast
Join your hosts Toronto350 and ClimateFast for a fun, free evening of climate themed trivia. Prizes for trivia champions and raffle winners! Registration via Eventbrite required.
Register and More details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heated-rivalry-the-planet-politics-an-evening-of-climate-trivia-tickets-1999726849839
Earth's Changing Climate - Confronting the Challenge
Organizers: Climate Action for Lifelong Learners and Seniors for Climate Action Now!
Tuesdays, October 13 - December 1, 1:00 -2:30 PM ET
Climate Action for Lifelong Learners (CALL) and Seniors for Climate Action Now! (SCAN!) are pleased to present an up-to-date, in depth, inspiring and accessible climate course with Dr. Martin Bush, a leading expert in climate science and renewable energy.
We will examine the science, the current situation, solutions and what Canadians can do to take action: individually, within their community, and in the municipalities and provinces where they reside.
Perfect for anyone curious, concerned, or eager to get informed. Cost is $25.00 for the eight weeks.
Register and More details: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/the-changing-climate-a-canadian-perspective-presented-by-dr-martin-bush
Reaping What She Sows: Women at the Forefront of Toronto Food Systems Change
Organizer: Toronto Public Library
Global events - from pandemics, war, and foodborne illnesses - have threatened farmers' livelihoods, created supermarket shortages, and revealed to consumers that our food system is broken. In the face of these threats to our well-being and food security, what can we do as a community to strengthen our local food system?
Meet Nancy Matsumoto, author of Reaping What She Sows: How Women Are Rebuilding Our Broken Food System, who will introduce her book and highlight Toronto women changemakers building up local and regional supply chains to combat the destructive effects of Big Food.
Please register by October 10 at 3pm
Register and More details: https://tpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6a95d6d21c197d11325c2d52
Climate Contingent for Palestine
Organizer: Climate for Palestine Toronto
We are inviting the climate community to attend and endorse our upcoming Climate For Palestine contingent on October 10th, marking 3 years of genocide in Palestine. This contingent will show our unwavering solidarity with Palestinians and demonstrate the need to inter-movement action, because we know that our liberation is bound together. Together we will march to meet the mass demonstration organized by PYM Toronto at Sankofa Square, to demand an end to the ongoing genocide in Palestine and the attacks on the West Bank, Iran and Lebonan
This in-person event is wheel-chair accessible. This event is kid-friendly and open to all ages.
For group and organizational endorsments: https://cryptpad.fr/form/#/2/form/view/5sJT4Q7dodUAjhhgUb7xprwUt-umzGNjFknpzQKPEKQ/
Food, Climate & Health Convening: Bridging Research, Practice & Policy
Organizer: UofT Collaborative Centre for Climate & Health
Explore the connections between food, climate & health with researchers and practitioners.
The event will bring together researchers, practitioners, and policy leaders from across the University of Toronto and beyond to share perspectives, build connections, and identify opportunities for research, practice, and policy. A brief report on the event will highlight key themes, priorities, and opportunities.
Register and More details: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/food-climate-health-convening-bridging-research-practice-policy-tickets-1999543751186
East End Midi Repair Café
Organizer: East End Ministry
A medium sized repair cafe with three types of fixer stations, this cafe is now regularly scheduled for every three months! Location and all gender washrooms are accessible. Cafe runs from 1pm to 5pm with the last item accepted at 4:30 pm.
More details: https://repaircafetoronto.ca/rc-events/midi-repair-cafe/
Put It on a Poster!
Organizers: Green Wave West & West Neighbourhood House
Drop by, make some poster art, and help get out the vote. Posters are a powerful tool to mobilize the public, and we'll be displaying them around the community in the lead-up to election day on October 26th. SNACKS, PRIZES & TAKE-HOME ZINES. Plus lots of information for new voters about getting ready to vote and having your say on the issues that matter to you, like transit, housing, parks, and climate resiliency.
This event is for everyone, but especially new voters. Getting out the vote is an important way to drive climate leadership because only 29.7% of those eligible voted in the 2022 election and younger voters vote for climate action at higher rates than older adults.
This in-person event is wheel-chair accessible. This event is kid-friendly and open to all ages.
Register and More details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/put-it-on-a-poster-tickets-2002293560941
Mid-Scarborough Repair Hub
Organizer: Mid-Scarborough Event Team
The Mid Scarborough Hub Repair Cafe is a monthly repair cafe run by Scarborough Environmental Asc that typically occurs on the first or second Saturday of every month and typically has clothing, appliance, computer and bike repair available. Please direct any enquiries about the event to scarbenvasc@gmail.com. Bring parts for fixing and please consider bringing a mask to respect any repairers who may be wearing one and avoid fragrances as some of our fixers have alcohol sensitivities. For more information on our group please visit scarbenv.ca
More details: https://repaircafetoronto.ca/rc-events/mid-scarborough-repair-hub-2025-2/?rc-date=20261003
Home Energy Assessments: Know What's Worth Fixing (and What's Not)
Organizer: Toronto Home Energy Network
"Energy Assessments are THE thing to do before you call up any HVAC, Window & Door or Insulation installers. We'll show you how they can pay themselves back and how to make the best use of yours."
Register and More details: https://www.thenetwork.to/event-details/home-energy-assessments-know-whats-worth-fixing-and-whats-not
Close the Gaps - Scarborough Link Ride
Organizer: The Scarborough Junction Community, Community Bikeways TCBC and Scarborough Cycles/Access Alliance
The Close The Gaps Loop and Link Rides highlights the need to close the 9 km of gaps in this 100km off-street multi-use path system that would connect all of Scarborough and the entire city.
The West Scarborough Rail Trail is the key 3 km missing link in the 25 km Scarborough Link that runs from Biidaasage Park at Lake Ontario to Rouge National Park via the Don Valley Trail, the Taylor Massey Creek Trail, the proposed West Scarborough Rail Trail and the Meadoway and only has 4 km of gaps.
The ride is a 21 loop and will end at the starting point.
For the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1JJLpw5cs9/
More details: https://www.scarborough-junction.ca/2026/08/close-gaps-scarborough-link-and-loop.html
Kye Marshall Fundraising Concert for SCAN!
Organizer: Seniors for Climate Action Now!
From Kye: The combination of cello and guitar works beautifully for our concert selections which include a mix of Jazz standards, familiar Showtunes and original compositions.
One of our favourite tunes to perform is called Bach to Bop which starts as Baroque classical style composition and then turns into a Jazz style piece.
This in-person event is wheel-chair accessible. This event is kid-friendly and open to all ages.
Light refreshments will be available.
Purchase Tickets: https://secure.seniorsforclimateactionnow.org/en/civicrm/mailing/url?u=8732&qid=246228
Uptown Climate Futures - Workshop 1: Local Change-making
Organizer: Uptown Climate Conversations
In this session, we’re focusing on what we want for the future of our city and pathways to consider for getting there. Whether through storytelling, activism, community projects, or policy advocacy, we’ll explore different ways to drive change locally.
Through gamification and visioning, we’ll explore personal and collective climate action roadmaps—that can help you get involved in the future of your local community today.
This in-person event is wheel-chair accessible.
Register and More details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uptown-climate-futures-local-changemaking-tickets-1999408222817
Seven youth, seven years: What's next for the Mathur et al. v. Ontario climate case
Organizer: Ecojustice
Hear from lawyers and youth litigants about the trajectory of the landmark youth-led Charter challenge. Learn background information about the case. There will be opportunities to ask questions and share your thoughts. Within a few days of the event, Ecojustice will send you a follow-up email with the link to the recording.
Register and More details: https://ecojustice-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SFzHoXuhQ5yOFU6EoKj-ZQ#/registration