The Town of Caledon to host Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, Dr. Dianne Saxe

The Town of Caledon will host a lunch and learn with the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario (ECO), Dr. Dianne Saxe, who will discuss Ontario’s environmental performance and progress towards climate change action. Town staff will also provide an update on the Town’s Climate Change activities as it moves forward on updating its Community Climate Change Action Plan.

“We’re very excited and lucky to have Dr. Saxe spend some time with us, and I commend our Energy & Environment team for arranging this event,” said Mayor Allan Thompson. “I look forward to learning more about the science behind climate change and what can be done by local municipalities to help address it.”

A brief question and answer period will provide guests the opportunity to ask questions, and have their voice heard. The event is free, and community members are encouraged to attend.

Lunch and Learn Details
Date: June 19th 2018
Time: 11:30am Lunch | Event Start: 12:15 – 1:30pm
Location: Albion Bolton Community Centre (Auditorium (2nd floor), 150 Queen St S, Bolton

Space is limited! To register for the event, please visit caledon.ca/environment.

For more information on the Town’s Climate Change Plan visit caledon.ca/climatechange.

About Dianne Saxe
Rated among the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, Dianne Saxe is known for being a tough but fair watchdog over Ontario’s environmental, energy and climate performance, and guardian of the Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993 (EBR). As the ECO, Dianne has successfully raised awareness about the environmental, social and economic implications of climate change, persuaded government ministries to comply with the Environmental Bill of Rights, and continues to produce essential reports that provide a clear description of the Provincial government’s progress on climate change, energy and other key environmental issues, including recommendations for improving actions which are reflected in Ontario’s Climate Change Action Plan.

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