Environment Hamilton

ArcelorMittal Dofasco has closed one of its two remaining coal processing (coke) plants. Drop in to learn more about what this means for air quality in , meet other community members who are following the issue, and talk about what can be done next.

Sunday, April 19 2:00pm-5:00pm

51 Adair Ave S, Hamilton, ON L8H 1B5
Drop by anytime
Register: environmenthamilton.org/events

The deadline to submit comments on ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s application to renew its Environmental Compliance Approval was last Thursday, March 12.

You can read what we submitted and sign up for campaign updates at:

environmenthamilton.org/steel

Research participants wanted in !

PEACH Health Ontario needs the perspectives of Hamiltonians on climate action priorities and how to best share climate information - the study activity is a 1.5 hour in-person workshop that will be held on March 14th at the Eva Rothwell Centre at 10am.

Live, work or receive services in that area and/or the downtown core? This is for you! See the poster for more details, or email Fiona at [email protected] with any questions you may have. To register and find more info go to: https://peach.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/research-projects/

Want to Comment on ArcelorMittal Dofasco's application to renew its Environmental Compliance Approval, but want some help?

Drop-in to our Zoom Workshop on Thursday, March 12!

6:30-8:30pm
Drop-in anytime
ONLINE
Register: environmenthamilton.org/lastchance

Do you live in and care about the air you breathe?

Make your concerns heard by commenting on ArcelorMittal Dofasco's open application to renew its Environmental Compliance Approval. https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/026-0039

Submit by 11:59pm this Thursday, March 12!

For instructions to help you write your comment, see: environmenthamilton.org/comment

Submit a Comment: Dofasco Environmental Compliance Approval Renewal ArcelorMittal Dofasco has applied to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) to renew conditions that allow it to emit noise and air contaminants above Ontario regulations. Read below for:

After almost two hours of debate, a majority of Council voted down a proposal to cut the climate change reserve from the 2026 budget, along with a variety of other investments in things like cybersecurity.

Three of the six Councillors (Spadafora, Francis, and Jackson) voted to defund the climate change reserve in 2025. Ward 7 Councillor Esther Pauls who voted to defund the reserve in 2025 was not in attendance.

Spadafora told Council the specific cuts proposed in his motion were provided by staff - the identified cuts were described by staff to present the "least risk" and fit within the budget savings the Councillor requested, but did not recommend any of the cuts still.

Are City Councillors planning to defund climate action?

Read on for more info!

Correction on slide 5: The average savings from eliminating the climate change reserve would be ~$10 per household next year.

Last chance to register for our GROW THE GREENBELT CYCLE!

Go to: https://www.environmenthamilton.org/greenbeltcycle

Two weeks to go to for our GROW THE GREENBELT Cycle !

Register today: www.environmenthamilton.org/greenbeltcycle

See you this evening!!!

RSVP at: https://www.environmenthamilton.org/greenbelt20

The Greenbelt is turning 20!

Come out and celebrate the Greenbelt's birthday with us at Merit Brewing (107 James St N) - as the Greenbelt hits this milestone we'll reflect on and appreciate the Greenbelt and all it does for our food sovereignty, provincial economy, and our shared environment.

More info on the RSVP page!

Hamilton and District Labour Council and Partners Launch SAVE ONTARIO Provincial Priorities

Hamilton, ON – On Monday, February 10th, the Hamilton and District Labour Council (HDLC), in collaboration with its affiliate and community partners, was pleased to launch Save Ontario. These key priorities will form our activist efforts for future Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) to address the needs of workers, families, and communities in Hamilton.

The launch featured speakers from the CUPE 7800 (Hamilton Health Sciences), the Hamilton Wentworth Elementary Teachers Local, the Social Planning Research Council of Hamilton, ACORN Hamilton, and Environment Hamilton.

Save Ontario is comprised of the following key priorities:

Save Our Lives - 20% increase to public healthcare staffing.

Save Our Kids - 20% increase to Grants for Student Needs.

Save Our Families - $20/hr minimum wage. Double OW/ODSP.

Save Our Homes - Establish cost-share agreement with all levels of government on geared-to-income housing.

Save Our Services - Increase provincial corporate tax, marginal income tax on high incomes, and rates on Capital Gains.

Save Our Planet - Increase Greenbelt and other natural protected areas.

“Doug Ford has embraced hypocrisy by deeming himself Captain Canada and flailing to try and protect the country while we need a plan to save Ontario from the Ford government.” said Anthony Marco, President of the Hamilton and District Labour Council. “Hamiltonians are suffering from sustained cuts to our public services while huge corporations are raking in billions from working class families.”

The labour council has launched a webpage at www.saveontario.org and will invite people to sign on, share their support, and keep updated on efforts to bring these priorities to the next provincial government.