Active Living

Active living is a way of life that integrates physical activity into your everyday routines, such as walking to the store or biking to work. It is generally a combination of physical activity and recreation activities aimed at the general public to encourage a healthier lifestyle.

Why is it important to live an active life?
Living an active life is important to staying healthy. Staying active helps to reduce your risk of conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Exercise has also been linked to improved mental health and cognitive function. You don’t have to be a distance runner to improve your health. The most important thing is that you’re staying active.

Climate Action

Climate change represents the greatest challenge facing the modern world. The state of the environment around the world is deteriorating at an alarming pace, and communities are experiencing the destabilizing effects of climate change in dramatic and costly ways. Long-term development gains are diminished when the environment is threatened.

The impacts of climate change are hitting home here in Canada. Floods, forest fires, and once in a 100-year weather events are the new normal.
 

Panelists

His Worship Patrick Brown
His Worship Patrick BrownMayor of Brampton
Raphael Fernandes
Raphael FernandesSports & Recreation Director, Kenyan Canadian Association
Aleksandra Spasevski
Aleksandra SpasevskiSecretary, Ontario Environment network
Hon. Ruby Sahota
Hon. Ruby SahotaBrampton North, Federal Member of Parliament
Paula Felicia De Candia
Paula Felicia De CandiaVP, Ontario Homeopathic Medical Association
Bill Godfrey
Bill GodfreyPeople Against Littering
Kevin Yarde
Kevin YardeBrampton North, Member of Provincial Parliament
David Laing
David LaingChair, Bike Brampton
Cole McConnell
Cole McConnellPeople Against Littering
Cllr. Doug Whillans
Cllr. Doug WhillansBrampton City Councillor, Wards 2 & 6
Alia Nasir
Alia NasirFitness Expert, 7X Fitness for Women
Christina Cicconetti
Christina CicconettiHeart Lake Turtle Troopers

Schedule of Activities


MORNING SESSION

Time

Activity

9:55 am - 10:00 am

Attendees arrival

10:00 am - 10:05 am

National Anthem and Land Acknowledgement

10:05 am - 10:15 am

Welcome Remarks Ephraim Mwaura - President, Heart Lake Run

10:15 am - 10:30 am

His Worship Patrick Brown - Mayor of Brampton

10:30 am - 10:50 am

Hon. Ruby Sahota - Brampton North, Member of Parliament

10:50 am - 11:10 am

Kevin Yarde - Brampton North, Member of Provincial Parliament

11:10 am - 11:30 am

Cllr. Doug Whillans - Brampton City Councillor, Ward 2 and 6

11:30 am - 11:50 am

Raphael Fernandes - Sports and Recreation Director, Kenyan Canadian Association

11:50 am - 12:10 pm

Paula Felicia De Candia - Vice President, Ontario Homeopathic Medical Association

12:10 pm - 12:30 pm

David Laing - Chair, Bike Brampton

12:30 pm - 12:50 pm

Alia Nasir- Fitness Expert, 7X Fitness for Women

12:50 pm - 1:00 pm

Q & A Session

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

TIME

ACTIVITY

2:55 pm - 3:00 pm

Attendees arrival

3:00 pm - 3:20 pm

Aleksandra Spasevski - Secretary, Ontario Environment network

3:20 pm - 3:40 pm

David Laing - Grow Green Network

3:40 pm - 4:00 pm

Cole McConnell - People Against Littering

4:00 pm - 4:20 pm

Bill Godfrey - People Against Littering

4:20 pm - 4:40 pm

Christina Cicconetti - Heart Lake Turtle Troopers

4:40 pm - 5:00 pm

Q & A session