Local Voices, Canadian Choices
KICLEI CANADA
Our Vision
KICLEI envisions a Canada where:
Local Communities Drive Decisions
Our Resources Are Responsibly Managed
Democracy is Protected
Freedom and Dignity Are Guaranteed
We believe that prioritizing localism over globalism is the key to protecting Canada’s sovereignty and building a stronger, freer nation.
Read Our Full Localism Over Globalism Declaration to learn more about our vision.
Our Mission
Empowering Local Communities, Defending Local Autonomy
Our mission in 2025 is to equip Canadian communities with the knowledge, tools, and support needed to reclaim local governance and resist global mandates that undermine sovereignty. Through education, advocacy, and grassroots action, KICLEI Canada stands for transparency, accountability, and the protection of property rights, energy security, and economic freedom. We are committed to fostering locally driven solutions that prioritize the well-being of Canadians over globalist policies.
Organizational Structure & Growth Plan
KICLEI Canada is a grassroots initiative founded by Maggie Braun. While we are not yet formally structured, we are actively working toward establishing an organizational framework by the end of 2025. This structured approach will enhance the consistency, effectiveness, and long-term sustainability of our advocacy, particularly as we continue to face challenges in our efforts.
Despite being in the early stages of formal organization, KICLEI has already achieved significant milestones. In 2024, our reports and presentations contributed to:
✅ Thorold’s withdrawal from the PCP program
✅ Tiny Township initiating a cost analysis of their PCP commitments
✅ Renfrew County commissioning a report on true emissions and CO₂ sequestration—demonstrating that their region is naturally a carbon sink, absorbing more emissions than it produces.
Building on these successes, our 2025 national strategy will focus on expanding awareness and delivering strategic training across Canada to empower local communities in protecting their autonomy.
We are committed to transparency and are happy to provide more details about our structure and plans upon request. For more information, please email info@kiclei.ca.
KICLEI January Fundraiser Update & Exciting Next Steps
Date: April 1, 2025
Dear KICLEI Supporters,
Subject: Thanks for Reaching Out to KICLEI Canada
Hi there,
This year, we’re laser-focused on organizing KICLEI Canada with the amazing support of our new assistant, Dee. There are many ways you can help, and we’re so glad you’re here.
Here’s how you can get involved:
Stay Informed & Empowered
Subscribe to both of our Substacks:
Gather 2030 – Civic engagement tips, updates, and inspiration.
KICLEI – Detailed reports and tools for engaging with your local councils.
These reports are written for your councils, so gather their contact info and aim to forward one report per week. Consistent, polite communication makes an impact.
Show Up in Person
Attend your local council meetings, wear or bring KICLEI merch, and let your presence be known.
Communicate Effectively
If you have an issue to raise, write to your council – almost any issue is fair game!
Pro tip: Draft your message with an AI editor like ChatGPT to make it effective and respectful.
Share What You See
Learn to clip videos of council meetings and share delegations or key moments. These clips can become press releases or follow-up emails.
Need help? Try YouTube for tutorials and upload your recordings to our KICLEI Canada Facebook page.
Support the Movement
If action isn’t doable right now, donations are always appreciated. Options are available on our website. Every dollar helps us grow.
Become a Member
Members get access to:
Zoom meeting registration via the Members Portal
Full access to both Substacks
Discounts on merch
Join us to keep KICLEI strong and independent.
Speaking Requests
For speaking engagements or workshops, Dee will follow up with you.
Please note: Travel and accommodations must be covered in advance for in-person events.
Thanks again for your support,
— The KICLEI Canada Team
Local Action for Real Impact
Provincial Tours – Strategy Workshops & Town Halls
In 2025, KICLEI will embark on a nationwide tour, hosting:
Strategy Workshops: Practical sessions equipping communities with the tools to challenge net-zero policies, mobilize local support, and engage councils.
Community Town Halls: Public forums for sharing concerns, collaborating on strategies, and amplifying local voices.
Help us organize and participate in our upcoming National Tour 2025, bringing critical conversations about sustainable development and local governance to communities across Canada.
👉 Register Here
National & Regional Zoom Meetings – Engage & Take Action
In 2025, KICLEI is expanding its virtual engagement efforts through a structured National & Regional Zoom Meeting series. These meetings are designed to connect, educate, and empower communities across Canada, providing essential tools for grassroots advocacy.
📌 National Zoom Meetings – Regular sessions covering key issues, national strategies, and campaign updates. These meetings bring together advocates from coast to coast to discuss challenges, share successes, and coordinate efforts.
📌 Regional Zoom Meetings – Province-specific and regional calls focused on local challenges, municipal strategies, and action plans tailored to each region’s unique concerns.
✅ Stay informed on critical policy updates
✅ Engage with experts and fellow advocates
✅ Learn practical strategies for challenging net-zero policies and global governance
💡 Help us build a stronger movement by participating in our upcoming National & Regional Zoom Meetings. 👉 Register Here
About Maggie Hope Braun
Maggie Hope Braun is a Canadian civic advocate and the founder of the KICLEI Canada Initiative, a movement dedicated to promoting localism over globalism by empowering communities to reclaim their autonomy.
Maggie’s passion for advocacy began early in life, shaped by her experiences living in a jungle village in New Guinea and traveling to St. Lucia in the Caribbean. These formative years instilled in her a deep appreciation for nature, cultural diversity, and self-sufficiency.
Initially believing that the United Nations could play a positive role in protecting these values, she later re-evaluated this perspective after studying ecosystem management in 2007. She found that many UN-promoted climate narratives conflicted with basic scientific principles and began questioning why these narratives were being aggressively advanced.
Exposing Global Influence in Local Governance
After moving to British Columbia in 2009, Maggie observed municipal plans that mirrored UN Sustainable Development Goals, including Agenda 21. This realization led her to investigate how global agendas were subtly integrated into local planning and governance, shaping policies without broad public awareness or consent.
Through years of dedicated research and activism, Maggie developed a unique ability to identify and deconstruct these global directives within municipal documents, expose their long-term implications, and propose practical alternatives that prioritize community well-being, local economy, and autonomy.
A Strategic & Constructive Approach
Recognized for her strategic and collaborative approach, Maggie creates:
✔️ Reports, scripts, and meeting frameworks that foster productive dialogue
✔️ Educational materials and presentations that simplify complex policies
✔️ Advocacy tools that equip communities to engage effectively with their local governments
Through KICLEI Canada, she educates citizens about the voluntary nature of UN-directed programs and provides practical strategies to help municipalities reclaim local decision-making power.
Her Vision: Localism, Sovereignty & Accountability
Maggie’s work is driven by a mission to:
🌱 Preserve the integrity of local communities and their unique cultural perspectives
🌎 Hold global organizations accountable for overreach and lack of transparency
🏡 Champion policies that strengthen local governance and democracy
She firmly believes that Canada has a critical role in demonstrating how communities can thrive independently while maintaining environmental responsibility without surrendering sovereignty or freedoms.
Stay Connected
Email Maggie at info@kiclei.ca
Join her Monthly Zoom Meeting 👉 Register Here (Live Q&A, updates, and community discussions!)
Subscribe to Gather2030 & KICLEI for exclusive updates and resources
📌 If your community needs support, reach out or register for an upcoming Zoom session.
Together, we can protect local interests, strengthen democracy, and empower communities for the future.