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Jun 7, 2026 - Power of Local Action

When: June 7th, 2pm
Where: Fairview Public Library, 35 Fairview Mall

Climate curious? Worried about the effects of climate change? Want to make a difference and don't know how to start? Meet climate activists and find out how to make real change.

This interactive event invites you to hear from people already engaged in local climate action. You'll hear from well-known climate activist Emmay Mah, followed by a panel of local climate activists. Then, take part in round table discussions facilitated by local organizations to learn what you can do in your neighbourhood, your city, and beyond.

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Jun 7, 2026 - Student Power

When: June 7th, 6pm
Where: Another Story Bookshop, 315 Roncesvalles Ave

As global campus protests attract academic and public attention, interest in student movements continues to grow; however, very little is known about the Canadian context. Lexier's monograph offers the first detailed history of on-campus activism in Canada. Each chapter draws upon archival documents, media reports, and oral interviews to chronicle major upheavals in, respectively, the Sixties, 1974-2000, and 2000-2020. Grounded in the larger historical, political, economic, social/cultural, and institutional context of the period, each analyzes the various demands and tactics, the internal and external responses, and perceivable outcomes. Together, they demonstrate that student movements regularly anticipate broader social and political developments and, despite ongoing resistance to their confrontational strategies, effectively advance democracy and social justice both on- and off-campus.

Dr. Roberta Lexier is Professor in the Departments of General Education and Humanities at Mount Royal University. She is the coeditor of Party of Conscience: The CCF, the NDP, and Social Democracy in Canada.

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Jun 8, 2026 - Update on Disability Poverty

When: June 8th, 1pm

Join us as we mark five years, a milestone filled with pride, hard-won progress and the realities that make our work necessary.

Rabia Khedr, our National Director, and Michelle Hewitt, our Board Chair, share their reflections on the past five years and what the future holds.

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Jun 11, 2026 - Keep Water Public

When: June 11th, 7pm

This meeting is part of CUPE Ontario's Keep Water Public campaign and is intended for executives of locals representing Regional Water/Wastewater Workers. We recognize there are significant legislative changes happening in Ontario related to the ownership, governance, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure and services. Thess include Bill 98 and Bill 100, alongside the creation of Public Water Wastewater Corporations. Despite the name, these changes open the door to increased privatization, fragmentation, and loss of public accountability within Ontario's water systems.

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