Keeping Government Local with Maggie Hope Braun, MST Zoom

🌍 Global Policies, Local Impact: What You Need to Know
Municipalities across Canada, including those in Manitoba, are being pressured into adopting global climate initiatives that come with hidden costs, long-term commitments, and increased government overreach.

This is your chance to understand the full picture and explore how Manitobans can protect local governance and real environmental stewardship without surrendering control to international organizations.

🔎 What We’ll Cover:

✅ How municipalities are being pressured into global climate initiatives
✅ The hidden costs and long-term commitments of Net Zero policies
✅ The role of ICLEI (Local Governments for Sustainability), FCM (Federation of Canadian Municipalities), and PCP (Partners for Climate Protection) in shaping local environmental policies
✅ Why these programs are voluntary – and how municipalities can choose to withdraw
✅ Success stories from communities that have fought back and regained control over their own policies
✅ Action steps for Manitobans who want to protect their local governance and advocate for practical, community-driven solutions