Leveraging the Climate Toolkit for Housing and Infrastructure Planning

Date:
April 29, 2026

Location:

Time:
12:00 PM (EST)

Join us for an interactive webinar designed for municipal planners and decision-makers. This session will showcase the Climate Toolkit for Housing and Infrastructure, a comprehensive resource that supports municipalities and First Nations to integrate climate considerations into housing and infrastructure planning.

During the webinar, you will learn:

  • How the toolkit’s services and tools apply directly to municipal planning decisions for housing and infrastructure projects.
  • Practical strategies to assess climate risks, integrate resilient design, and align projects with local sustainability goals.
  • Real-world examples of municipalities using the toolkit to make informed, climate-smart choices.

Whether you’re planning new developments or upgrading existing infrastructure, this webinar will provide actionable insights to strengthen your community’s resilience and sustainability.


Speakers:

Ewa Jackson, Managing Director, ICLEI Canada

Ewa Jackson is the Managing Director of ICLEI Canada, where she leads national initiatives that help communities plan, finance, and implement climate-resilient and low-carbon infrastructure. She brings over 20 years of experience in municipal climate adaptation and capacity building.

Sadhu Johnston, Climate co-lead for the Climate Ready Infrastructure Service (CRIS), Canadian Urban Institute

Sadhu is a climate co-lead for the Climate Ready Infrastructure Service (CRIS) with the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) that is funded by Housing Infrastructure Communities Canada (HICC). 

He was the City Manager of Vancouver, BC from 2016 until 2021 where he was responsible for managing the operations of the City, including oversight of a budget of over $1.6B and over 7,000 staff.

Becky Raddatz RPP, MCIP, Manager, Office of Sustainability, City of Winnipeg

Becky Raddatz is a professional planner who leads the City of Winnipeg’s climate policy team, working across the organization to achieve the City’s net zero and climate resilience goals.

Moderator:

Devin Causley RPP, MCIP, Senior Policy Analyst, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada

Devin Causley, Senior Policy Analyst at Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada, leads outreach for the Climate Toolkit. With planning and economic development degrees from Waterloo, and experience at FCM, he champions resilient, inclusive communities nationwide.

Dasha Gueletina, Junior Policy Analyst, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada

Dasha Gueletina is a Junior Policy Analyst who brings six years of experience to support outreach and engagement for the Climate Toolkit for Housing and Infrastructure. They are completing a Master’s in Planning at the University of Toronto, specializing in affordable housing and environmental planning.