Webinar: Getting Ready fo​r the Canada Not-For-Profit Corporations Act 

Expected to come into force this fall, the newCanada Not-For-Profit Corporations Act sets out a host of new rules that could pose significant compliance challenges for not-for-profits organizations. How can you prepare for these changes? Register for our free webinar on Wednesday, September 7^th! Learn more

Comment Period Open for Friends of the CBD Conference Outcomes Document 

On August 5^th, the Biodiversity Caucus hosted a Friends of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Conference to explore the meaning and priorities of the multi-stakeholder association. The comment period for providing feedback on the preliminary outcomes of the discussion is open until September 25^th. More

RCEN Job Opportunity: Youth & Member Engagement Officer 

We’re looking for an energetic individual to help facilitate the integration of new members and youth within existing RCEN caucuses and working groups, while at the same time building environmental NGO capacity across the country. Apply by September 8^th. More

Jobs

• Green Communities Canada: Active School Travel Coordinator(Toronto, GTHA)
• Federation of Canadian Municipalities: Project Officer - Applications(Ottawa)
• Friends of Kananaskis Country: Executive Director(Canmore/Calgary)

More at jobs.rcen.ca

Events

• Moving Planet: A Day to Move beyond Fossil Fuels (September 24) 
• Greenbuild 2011 Conference (October 4-7; Toronto)
• State of the Lakes Ecosystem Conference (October 26-27; Erie, PA, USA)

More at calendar.rcen.ca

Announcements

Environment Canada: Proposed Reduction of CO₂ Emissions from Coal-fired Generation of Electricity Regulations

Darlington New Nuclear Power Plant Project Joint Review Panel Submits Environmental Assessment Report

Apply to be a Member of FCM’s Green Municipal Fund Council

Resources

The Charities File: Compliant Fundraising Webinars

Thinking Beyond Pipes and Pumps: Top 10 Ways Communities Can Save Water and Money