The Problem In recent decades, communities across Canada have seen alarming trends. Physical activity rates for children and youth have declined. Unsafe road conditions have…

The program is designed for municipal and Indigenous government staff, as well as ENGOs working alongside local governments. Participants will be introduced to actionable tools…

Apply by December 1, 2025, at 11:59 pm ET Apply Now We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Demonstrate Stream…

While Green Communities Canada (GCC) welcomes the confirmation of several commitments in the 2025 Federal Budget, we await crucial details on investments in nature-based solutions, active transportation, and electrifying…

October 24 is the International Day for Climate Action. The challenges of addressing Climate Change are huge, but the mechanisms for driving effective and sustainable…

The National Active School Streets Initiative (School Streets) is a 4-year program that aims to create car-free streets in front of schools at the start and end…

Green Communities Canada (GCC) and the University of British Columbia (UBC) are excited to release a new report. The first of its kind, Seeds of Change: Cultivating Mini Forests Across Canada, investigates the rapid growth of…

The healthy growth of any planting project depends on its foundation: the soil provides the structure, nutrients, and microbial life that our gardens and forests…

Pivotal moment for Canada’s transition to low-carbon student transportation can either exacerbate or alleviate inequities.   Peterborough, ON – September 3, 2025 – Over two million children…

Green Communities Canada was excited to make the following recommendations to the Standing Committee on Finance through the 2025 pre-budget consultation: Reignite Canada’s domestic home…