A Memoir of 

Ambition, Resilience &

fighting for change 

From Olympic dreams to the frontlines of politics and climate action, Run Like a Girl is
a bold, unfiltered memoir from Catherine McKenna, Canada’s former Minister of Environment and Climate Change. Known for leading the charge on Canada’s carbon pricing plan and enduring sexist attacks as “Climate Barbie,” McKenna shares an inspiring journey of reinvention, resilience and defiance in the face of expectations.

With an engaging scrapbook-style, this book blends personal anecdotes, political battles and reflections on balancing ambition, motherhood, and activism. McKenna recounts her fight for climate policy, the ups and downs of her public service, the tough decision to leave politics, and her mission to empower women in leadership.

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • RUN LIKE A GIRL: An afternoon with Catherine McKenna

    JAN. 21 | KINGSTON, ON

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  • Public Education Symposium

    JAN. 23 | TORONTO, ON

  • Canadian International Council Event

    FEB. 19 | VANCOUVER, B.C.

    More information coming soon!

  • Salt Spring Forum

    FEB. 21 | SALT SPRING ISLAND, BC

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Past events

  • Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions | University of Victoria | Victoria, B.c.

  • Hope in the Fight for a Sustainable Future | University of Vancouver | Vancouver, b.c.

  • Run like a girl: Book Signing & Author Talk | Brampton, ON

  • Patricia Allen Memorial Lecture Mcgill law | Montréal, qc

  • Book Launch and Q&A | Joie de livres | Montréal, QC

  • Run Like a girl book launch | Glebe Community Centre | Ottawa, On

  • Climate at a Crossroads Panel | Ottawa, ON

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  • Run Like a Girl Book Launch | Trinity College | Toronto, ON

  • Women Leading on Climate at NYC Climate Week | New York, NY

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  • Run Like a Girl Book Launch at the National Art Centre | Ottawa, ON

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