POSTPONED Hamilton-Niagara: Climate Change & Environmental Racism (IN PERSON – March 28-29, 2026)

UPDATE: This course has been POSTPONED. New dates will be posted as soon as they are available.

Saturday, March 28, 2026 – 9:00am-5:00pm I Sunday, March 29, 2026 – 9:00am-5:00pm

Holiday Inn & Suites St. Catharines I 327 Ontario St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 5L3

This course will introduce the participants to the scientific, social, and economic dimensions of the climate crisis. Over two days, the participants will familiarize themselves with key scientific parameters that describe climate change; identify the economic forces that have resulted in environmental destruction; understand the uneven impact of climate crisis along racial and national lines; and develop an understanding of climate justice through the lens of labour movement.

This course is open to Hamilton/Niagara area members in good standing.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 27, 2026

Please note that the course is being offered in-person. It will be held in the Cabernet Room of the Holiday Inn & Suites St. Catharines.

Upon successful completion of the course, members will be reimbursed as per approved PSAC policy. The course must be completed in its entirety before the per diem is issued.

Loss of Salary: Eligible loss of salary reimbursement will be paid to members attending the course during hours in which they were scheduled to work. Any eligible loss of salary will be reimbursed upon confirmation of full attendance and completion of the course and in accordance with the applicable PSAC policy.

The following policies are in effect at all PSAC Events:

ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY:
This event is covered by the PSAC Statement on Harassment. Please familiarize yourself further with this policy at: http://psacunion.ca/harassment.

ACOMMODATION REQUIREMENTS:
The PSAC is committed to ensuring that the accessibility requirements of our members are respected. Please indicate your needs and provide any necessary explanation that will assist us in meeting them.

FAMILY CARE POLICY:
The PSAC Family Care Policy will be in effect for the event. Please note that on-site childcare will not be available. For additional details, please see the PSAC Family Care Policy.

The course will be limited for participants. Approvals will be given on a “first come, first served” basis, so please register early to secure your spot.

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED