Protect Our Winters Canada is a passionate community of outdoor enthusiasts, professional athletes, and industry leaders united to advocate for policy solutions to climate change. We believe our love of adventure in nature demands our participation in the fight to save and protect it.
For all communities and outdoor playgrounds to be healthy, safe and resilient, we envision a future where we've transformed our economy, energy systems and cut our carbon emissions in line with science based targets agreed to in the Paris Climate Agreement.
To reach our targeted emissions, we need to expand our focus from individual action and work together to achieve large scale policy solutions. All other sectors of the Canadian economy have organized themselves to influence policy decisions which are important to their industry. The outdoor industry in Canada is massive, yet has never organized to have a collective voice and collaborative influence. Our goal is to create such a voice. As outdoor enthusiasts, we see the impacts of climate change first-hand, and need to be the force for change. If we don’t step up and use our voice to protect the places we love and experiences we value, who will?
It’s a daunting challenge, but like climbing mountains and sending big lines, we are up for it. We get to help dictate the outcome right now. We all have unique skills, gifts, and experiences to contribute. Please consider how you can get involved with Protect Our Winters Canada to further our shared mission for climate action. WINTER IS IN OUR HANDS.
Principal, Ian Bruce Strategies
Founder, Advanced Carbon Removal
CEO, Charger Ready Properties
Principal, Mountaintop Strategies
VP, Canadian Climate Institute
Director, Houssian Foundation
CSO, Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada
CEO, Community Energy Association
Executive Director
Programs & Marketing Director
Development & Partnerships Director
Research Specialist
Community Advocacy Manager
Digital Content & Social Media Manager