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

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

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.

All members in the Toronto Regional Office area in good standing are welcome to register.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 27, 2026

Please note that the course is being offered in-person. Exact location is TBD but will be in the Hamilton-Niagara service area.

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.

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The PSAC is committed to ensuring that PSAC Education Programs are accessible to ALL members. The information requested in this section will help us assess our success in reaching members who belong to groups identified in the PSAC Human Rights Policy.

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ACCESS INFORMATION

The PSAC Accommodation Policy strives to ensure that union activities are barrier-free for participants with different abilities. Upon acceptance to the event, registrants may be required to further specify their accommodation requests to facilitate their participation in the event. Please be as specific as possible to assist the organizers and the facility in meeting your needs.

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PSAC ON Travel Education Policy

The PSAC Ontario Education Travel Policy will be in effect for the course. For additional details, please see: https://ontario.psac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PSAC-Ontario-Travel-Educaiton-Policy-July-2024.pdf

PSAC STATEMENT OF HARASSMENT

All PSAC events are harassment free. We can neither condone nor tolerate behavior which undermines the full and equal participation of all participants in all union activities. Harassment Free Policy https://psacunion.ca/PSAC%20Statement%20on%20Harassment

Event Contact

Peggy Cooke | PSAC Toronto Regional Office | Attention : cookep@psac-afpc.com |

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Applicant: With this registration, I agree to attend and participate in all course sessions. I have read the PSAC policy documents on human rights and harassment, and I understand my responsibilities in accordance with them. By submitting the registration form, you are indicating your agreement.

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