The provincial government is continuing to move forward with their plans to consolidate Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities (CAs) down to only nine. For the Ottawa area, the province is merging the three existing CAs into one huge eastern regional authority, comprising of both the Ottawa River and the St. Lawrence. The current CA boards are set […]
On March 7th, we had a very successful third iteration of the Climate & Your Cash workshop in Orléans, co-hosted by the Convent Glen Orleans Wood (CGOW) Environment Committee, the Greater Avalon Community Association (GACA), the Glebe Community Association, and CAFES Ottawa. It was an engaging session that provided participants with practical guidance on values-based […]
Ontario’s Bill 60, passed by the Ford government in November 2025, contains legislation allowing the province to create new “water corporations” that can take over local drinking water and wastewater systems, shifting control away from municipal governments and into corporate-style entities that can increase the cost of water, while operating with less public oversight. Evidence […]
The City of Ottawa is looking for your input! The Strategic Initiative Department's Climate Change and Resiliency Services are currently collaborating with the Office of Emergency Services to develop a new Extreme Weather Preparedness Pilot Grant Program that will aim to improve the abilities of local communities to prepare for, and recover from, extreme weather […]
Dr. Katharine Hayhoe is a globally renowned climate scientist who combines rigorous data-driven research with a deep commitment to public engagement. She studies climate change by analyzing observations and models, working with engineers, planners, and communities to understand real-world impacts. Her work makes clear that climate change is already affecting our lives, that human activity […]
At the February 17th 2026 City Environment and Climate Change Committee (ECCC) meeting, CAFES' Executive Director, Angela Keller-Herzog presented on proposed updates to the Community Environmental Projects Grant Program (CEPGP), especially the introduction of a dedicated waste reduction funding stream. Overall, CEPGP is a well-regarded program that supports community-led environmental initiatives across Ottawa with grants […]
After years of student pressure and negotiations, the University of Ottawa has decided not to renew its lease with RBC. RBC is one of the world’s leading financiers of fossil fuel expansion, directly contradicting the university’s climate commitments and the values of many students who rely on campus spaces. For the students of UOttawa, the […]
Climate and Your Cash – Orléans is coming up soon, and we’d love to see you there! After the strong turnout and thoughtful conversations at last year’s events in the Glebe and Kanata, it is evident that people are eager for practical, values-aligned ways to respond to climate change - specifically when it comes to […]
You are invited to CAFES 2026 AGM and Keynote Speaker Event! RSVP here to receive your zoom link. Tuesday, March 24, 2026 starting at 6:30pm The event will start with a keynote speech from Katharine Hayhoe, a world-leading climate scientist, award-winning communicator, and author, on the topic of 'Climate Science: What's New?' This portion of […]
