Jane Garthson
@filkerjane.bsky.social
Climate & human rights activist, fantasy reader, filker, gardener (food & native pollinator plants), cat & horse lover, Tkaronto (Toronto) resident, executive coach for not-for-profit leaders. Very happily married to Phil Mills. Www.garthsonleadership.ca
I'm very fortunate to hear some of the views of this expert Canadian and delightful woman first hand. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/07/18/o...
Canada beyond Trump: Climate rages on as our greatest challenge
Despite the threat from Donald Trump's anti-climate policies, Canada must continue slashing polluting emissions to yield massive health and economic benefits, while keeping us competitive on the globa...
www.nationalobserver.com
July 20, 2025 at 10:13 PM
I'm very fortunate to hear some of the views of this expert Canadian and delightful woman first hand. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/07/18/o...
According to a global study quoted by the Suzuki Fdn., "The richest one per cent were responsible for 20 per cent of global heating, and the richest 0.1 per cent accounted for eight per cent." Makes it clear who can & should prevent climate change, doesn't it? Stop their fossil fuel profiteering. 🧪
May 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM
According to a global study quoted by the Suzuki Fdn., "The richest one per cent were responsible for 20 per cent of global heating, and the richest 0.1 per cent accounted for eight per cent." Makes it clear who can & should prevent climate change, doesn't it? Stop their fossil fuel profiteering. 🧪
Bill 5 is Ford's most egregious action. Has already passed second reading. Immense irreversible damage could be done before court actions could stop it. Please contact your MPP!
Want more info than you've seen in the Ontario news? Excellent analysis here: environmentaldefence.ca/wp-content/u...
Want more info than you've seen in the Ontario news? Excellent analysis here: environmentaldefence.ca/wp-content/u...
environmentaldefence.ca
May 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Bill 5 is Ford's most egregious action. Has already passed second reading. Immense irreversible damage could be done before court actions could stop it. Please contact your MPP!
Want more info than you've seen in the Ontario news? Excellent analysis here: environmentaldefence.ca/wp-content/u...
Want more info than you've seen in the Ontario news? Excellent analysis here: environmentaldefence.ca/wp-content/u...
Reposted by Jane Garthson
Consider voting @brucefanjoy.bsky.social in Carleton.
We think there are some local factors that make them a good choice. See CooperateForCanada.ca for more recommendations.
#cdnpoli #elxn45 #elxn2025 #neverpoilievre
We think there are some local factors that make them a good choice. See CooperateForCanada.ca for more recommendations.
#cdnpoli #elxn45 #elxn2025 #neverpoilievre
April 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Consider voting @brucefanjoy.bsky.social in Carleton.
We think there are some local factors that make them a good choice. See CooperateForCanada.ca for more recommendations.
#cdnpoli #elxn45 #elxn2025 #neverpoilievre
We think there are some local factors that make them a good choice. See CooperateForCanada.ca for more recommendations.
#cdnpoli #elxn45 #elxn2025 #neverpoilievre
Libraries threatened again - right-wingers seek to keep people from being educated and informed. Filkers, time to sing Child of the Library again wherever you are!
April 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Libraries threatened again - right-wingers seek to keep people from being educated and informed. Filkers, time to sing Child of the Library again wherever you are!
Want a way forward to reduce the growing have-have not situation in your country? To reduce the power of capitalism to create a few very, very rich men and leave most people in poverty or barely above? Scotland seems to be leading the way. www.democracycollaborative.org/blogs/a-worl...
A World First: Community Wealth Building legislation in Scotland — The Democracy Collaborative
A Community Wealth Building Bill has been published by the Scottish government, making it the first piece of national CWB legislation anywhere in the world.
www.democracycollaborative.org
April 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Want a way forward to reduce the growing have-have not situation in your country? To reduce the power of capitalism to create a few very, very rich men and leave most people in poverty or barely above? Scotland seems to be leading the way. www.democracycollaborative.org/blogs/a-worl...
Wonderful article to help us understand why people are turning away from democracy. theconversation.com/the-paradox-...
The paradox of democracy’s success: behavioural science helps explain why we miss autocratic red flags
We tend to underestimate the threat of rare events but we can prime ourselves to be more alert to the signs.
theconversation.com
April 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Wonderful article to help us understand why people are turning away from democracy. theconversation.com/the-paradox-...
Reposted by Jane Garthson
Wow. The #elbowsupforclimate open letter from 120+ elected local leaders published on Friday is changing the conversation in Canada. Now’s the time to underscore our need for bold, achievable national projects that meet the dual threats of climate change and tariffs. elbowsupforclimate.ca
Elbows Up For Climate
Elected local leaders from across Canada are uniting to say Elbows Up for Climate. This is the moment to protect our country from the dual threats of tariffs and climate change.
elbowsupforclimate.ca
April 15, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Wow. The #elbowsupforclimate open letter from 120+ elected local leaders published on Friday is changing the conversation in Canada. Now’s the time to underscore our need for bold, achievable national projects that meet the dual threats of climate change and tariffs. elbowsupforclimate.ca
#walrustalks are you an STP ? I’m so many communities an organizations, the Same Ten People seem to be doing most of the volunteer work. We have to move beyond that.
April 15, 2025 at 11:22 PM
#walrustalks are you an STP ? I’m so many communities an organizations, the Same Ten People seem to be doing most of the volunteer work. We have to move beyond that.
#walrustalks What is volunteering? An exercise in free will in the service of something greater than our self (Kim Samuel).
April 15, 2025 at 11:09 PM
#walrustalks What is volunteering? An exercise in free will in the service of something greater than our self (Kim Samuel).
Excellent article about our grief when losing a beloved animal companion. "One of the most important barriers to finding support is the lack of social recognition and validation regarding pet grief. People often feel judged when they express their feelings of grief over a pet. " bit.ly/4hUtYAm
More than just an animal: Losing a pet deserves more attention and compassion
As pets increasingly become integral to our emotional lives, acknowledging the relevance of this relationship is fundamental
theconversation.com
March 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Excellent article about our grief when losing a beloved animal companion. "One of the most important barriers to finding support is the lack of social recognition and validation regarding pet grief. People often feel judged when they express their feelings of grief over a pet. " bit.ly/4hUtYAm
Pierre pretends to be a friend to young people and workers struggling with economic uncertainty, but he's only interested in serving his billionaire buddies. We won’t let Pierre play our friends, families, and communities this election season.
dontgetplayed.ca
dontgetplayed.ca
Don't get played by Pierre
We get it. Things are broken and life feels impossible. And now Pierre Poilievre is running a slick comms campaign to try to convince us that he’s going to fix things.
But we know a Conservative gove...
dontgetplayed.ca
March 26, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Pierre pretends to be a friend to young people and workers struggling with economic uncertainty, but he's only interested in serving his billionaire buddies. We won’t let Pierre play our friends, families, and communities this election season.
dontgetplayed.ca
dontgetplayed.ca
Some great advice for dealing with misinformed people. theconversation.com/how-to-have-...
How to have conversations with people who fall for misinformation this election campaign
Knowing how to talk about misinformation can help preserve relationships with friends and loved ones that can be frayed during high-stakes election campaigns.
theconversation.com
March 26, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Some great advice for dealing with misinformed people. theconversation.com/how-to-have-...
Another good reason for Canadian climate activists to feel good about supporting Carney in this election. Compare what the Liberal Minister of Energy says to the idiocy of the Pee-Pee and Danielle Smith. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/03/21/n...
Wilkinson says Canada should not scrap climate policies to appease oil and gas executives
Rolling back environmental policy will hurt Canadians in the long run, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson told the executives of Canada’s largest oil and gas companies after they...
www.nationalobserver.com
March 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Another good reason for Canadian climate activists to feel good about supporting Carney in this election. Compare what the Liberal Minister of Energy says to the idiocy of the Pee-Pee and Danielle Smith. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/03/21/n...
Some good news for Canadian climate activists.
A new report shows that more than one-third of asset managers withheld their votes for companies’ directors due to their failure to address climate change in 2024.
futureofgood.co/spicy-shift-...
A new report shows that more than one-third of asset managers withheld their votes for companies’ directors due to their failure to address climate change in 2024.
futureofgood.co/spicy-shift-...
‘Spicy shift’: Canadian asset managers withhold director votes over climate inaction | Future of Good
A new report shows that more than one-third of asset managers withheld their votes for companies’ directors due to their failure to address climate change in 2024.
futureofgood.co
March 23, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Some good news for Canadian climate activists.
A new report shows that more than one-third of asset managers withheld their votes for companies’ directors due to their failure to address climate change in 2024.
futureofgood.co/spicy-shift-...
A new report shows that more than one-third of asset managers withheld their votes for companies’ directors due to their failure to address climate change in 2024.
futureofgood.co/spicy-shift-...
Tell PM Carney to champion a People's Power Grid and deliver bold action on affordability, climate, and energy independence in the face of U.S. aggression. allofustogether.ca/peoples-powe...
People’s Power Grid
allofustogether.ca
March 18, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Tell PM Carney to champion a People's Power Grid and deliver bold action on affordability, climate, and energy independence in the face of U.S. aggression. allofustogether.ca/peoples-powe...
This looks like a wonderful upcoming professional development opportunity, especially if you are interested in partnering with Indigenous organizations or communities. Kerry-Ann is a colleague, friend and terrific presenter. www.sustainabilitynetwork.ca/events/relat...
Relational Accountability in Partnerships Program
www.sustainabilitynetwork.ca
March 18, 2025 at 1:18 PM
This looks like a wonderful upcoming professional development opportunity, especially if you are interested in partnering with Indigenous organizations or communities. Kerry-Ann is a colleague, friend and terrific presenter. www.sustainabilitynetwork.ca/events/relat...
Artists matter! www.nationalobserver.com/2025/03/07/n...
Reminds me of this Via Bella song www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhst...
Reminds me of this Via Bella song www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhst...
Fighting the Black Thing
YouTube video by Via Bella - Topic
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March 18, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Artists matter! www.nationalobserver.com/2025/03/07/n...
Reminds me of this Via Bella song www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhst...
Reminds me of this Via Bella song www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhst...
Fabulous article for LOTR fans involved with nonprofits or foundations. nonprofitaf.com/2025/03/scri...
Script for Lord of the Rings, if it were set in nonprofit and philanthropy
Hey everyone, hope you’re hanging in there. I’ve been watching my favorite movies as a break from the horrors of...
nonprofitaf.com
March 18, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Fabulous article for LOTR fans involved with nonprofits or foundations. nonprofitaf.com/2025/03/scri...
Wonderful article on how Canada can and should hit back. Love it. www.thestar.com/business/opi...
David Olive: It’s time to turn up the pain on America. Let’s start with 200% surtaxes on the commodities they need
We didn’t start this war. But we can finish it, David Olive writes.
www.thestar.com
March 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Wonderful article on how Canada can and should hit back. Love it. www.thestar.com/business/opi...
Canada's tech leaders stay firm on DEI so their enterprises more productive, responsive to customers, and profitable. www.thestar.com/business/opi...
David Olive: Canada’s tech leaders are condemning efforts to erase DEI — and that very Canadian response will help their long-term success
The open letter, signed by more than 700 Canadian tech executives, marks a break between Canada and the U.S., where major corporations have scrapped or scaled back their DEI programs
www.thestar.com
March 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Canada's tech leaders stay firm on DEI so their enterprises more productive, responsive to customers, and profitable. www.thestar.com/business/opi...
Been seeing social media posts promoting oil and gas, purporting to be from nonprofits? Turns out the organizations don't exist and they all come from Poilievre's PR firm. Niagara area targeted for turning down a gas plan. Long but worthwhile www.nationalobserver.com/2025/02/24/i...
Mapping the dark-money oil and gas ads targeting a small Ontario town
Dark money is paying for oil and gas ads on shadowy Facebook pages, all coordinated by a PR firm with oil and gas — and Conservative Party — connections. How did a small town in Southern Ontario find ...
www.nationalobserver.com
February 26, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Been seeing social media posts promoting oil and gas, purporting to be from nonprofits? Turns out the organizations don't exist and they all come from Poilievre's PR firm. Niagara area targeted for turning down a gas plan. Long but worthwhile www.nationalobserver.com/2025/02/24/i...
Excellent article debunking fossil fuel pipelines as the way to respond to US tariffs. We don't need to go backwards! www.theenergymix.com/hype-for-new...
East-West Pipeline Proposals Met With Industry Ambivalence
A growing chorus of voices is beginning to push back on claims that a new east-west pipeline is part of the response to Donald Trump’s attacks on Canada’s economic sovereignty, even as several federal...
www.theenergymix.com
February 26, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Excellent article debunking fossil fuel pipelines as the way to respond to US tariffs. We don't need to go backwards! www.theenergymix.com/hype-for-new...
Important info for talking about climate change, from an article at bit.ly/4k8CmOX
The “big why” isn’t jobs or economic growth, it’s grounded in love for the next generation and the urgency of acting to protect their future, be it from extreme weather or the other knock-on effects of climate change.
The “big why” isn’t jobs or economic growth, it’s grounded in love for the next generation and the urgency of acting to protect their future, be it from extreme weather or the other knock-on effects of climate change.
Should we even bother talking about climate change?
It’s a question you hear muttered more and more in environmental circles and even more brashly from those focused on clean energy: given the shift in public priorities and the state of politics, shoul...
www.nationalobserver.com
February 20, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Important info for talking about climate change, from an article at bit.ly/4k8CmOX
The “big why” isn’t jobs or economic growth, it’s grounded in love for the next generation and the urgency of acting to protect their future, be it from extreme weather or the other knock-on effects of climate change.
The “big why” isn’t jobs or economic growth, it’s grounded in love for the next generation and the urgency of acting to protect their future, be it from extreme weather or the other knock-on effects of climate change.