<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><div class="">Grand River Environmental Network members are being asked to join with other environmental and community groups from across our region at Kitchener City Hall tonight to help urge Council to declare a Climate Emergency. A strong showing of support packing the Council Chambers with concerned citizens will help to send a strong message to Councillors on the urgency and the need to do more.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Hopefully you can make it tonight at 7:00pm - the iON LRT is free all week and stops right at the East door of City Hall.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Cheers,</div><div class="">Kevin.</div><div class=""><div class="">
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font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; text-align: left;" class="">Join us at Kitchener's<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://divestwaterloo.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0b5db4dc101fa6900d29775d0&id=f5252c21db&e=aa6b8fa9e4" style="color: rgb(0, 124, 137); font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" class="">City Council meeting</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>where Councillors will be voting on a climate emergency declaration for the City of Kitchener! The declaration includes a carbon budget, which will keep the city accountable and on track to meet its emission goals. Declaring a Climate Emergency is the critical first step to launching the comprehensive mobilization solution required to rescue and rebuild civilization.<br class=""><br class="">Let’s show Council that we support bold action to address the climate crisis. This is democracy in action!<br class=""><br class="">We want to fill the chambers, so please share this invitation widely! If you can't make it, please ask a friend to attend in your place. Please note that this will be a respectful display of support for this motion.<br class=""> <br class="">Can’t make it but want to show your support for the motion? Contact your local councilor – the list of City of Kitchener Councillors is available<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://divestwaterloo.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0b5db4dc101fa6900d29775d0&id=897d98e8a8&e=aa6b8fa9e4" style="color: rgb(0, 124, 137); font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" class="">here</a>. Not a Kitchener resident? Please show up to support the launch of this campaign across the Region. We’ll be sending a list of upcoming motions for Councils across the Region shortly.<br class=""><br class="">This is Kitchener’s chance to build on its climate leadership track record and join<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://divestwaterloo.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0b5db4dc101fa6900d29775d0&id=49c485d3a4&e=aa6b8fa9e4" style="color: rgb(0, 124, 137); font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" class="">a growing wave of local governments around the world</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>that are acknowledging the climate crisis and committing to action. While the climate crisis is a global issue, cities are a catalyst for the changes needed to make commitments a reality. Last spring the City committed to reduce emissions by 80% by 2050, a decision adopted with unanimous municipal and regional support. Declaring a Climate Emergency can help ensure that we meet (or exceed) that goal!<br class=""> </p><p style="margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; text-align: left;" class=""><br class=""><br class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><strong class="">Thank you</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>for your ongoing support for<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://divestwaterloo.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0b5db4dc101fa6900d29775d0&id=97dc737af5&e=aa6b8fa9e4" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 124, 137); font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" class=""><font color="#0066cc" class="">Divest Waterloo</font></a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>and for your part in our collective action to raise awareness and engage our community on issues related to climate change, our pursuit of a low carbon economy, and our movement towards a just and sustainable future.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 11px; 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