January 2019. Government of Ontario. Climate change is among the greatest threats facing Ontario and the world today. Strong provincial action on climate change presents promising opportunities to create local jobs and drive Ontario’s future economic prosperity while protecting our environment. TAF submitted a response to Ontario’s Environment Plan to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation, […]
Issue: Transportation
Joint Letter on Indirect Land Use Change for the Clean Fuel Standard
June 2018. Government of Canada. The Atmospheric Fund collaborated with the Pembina Institute, other environmental organizations, and industry partners to highlight the necessity of including Indirect Land Use Change (ILUC) when calculating the carbon intensity of fuels under the Clean Fuel Standard. We have called on Environment Minister Catherine McKenna to reconsider its current position […]
Joint letter for electrification pathway under the Clean Fuel Standard
May 2018. Government of Canada. Electric vehicles are a necessary solution to achieve our emission reduction targets. This joint letter outlines a recommendation for the government to develop an electric transportation pathway in the federal Clean Fuel Standard and to reinvest the generated revenues into initiatives that accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles. Co-signed by […]
Joint Submission on Ontario’s Long-Term Infrastructure Plan
January 2018. Government of Ontario. Through the Clean Economy Alliance, TAF provided comments to Ontario’s Long-Term Infrastructure Plan to consider best approaches to building a resilient, low-carbon future. We strongly support the adoption of a life-cycle assessment (LCA) approach for determining infrastructure investments. However, we emphasized the need for a lower threshold for projects to […]
TAF comments on the Federal Clean Fuel Standard Framework
January 2018. Government of Canada. TAF responded to the Federal Clean Fuel Standard Framework consultation, an initiative under the Pan-Canadian Climate Framework. A main concern highlighted in our feedback was the lack of consideration for indirect land use change when calculating carbon intensity values for different fuels. Given the indirect effects biofuel production can have […]
Joint Response to Greater Golden Horseshoe Transportation Plan
January 2018. Government of Ontario. Since transportation is the largest contributor to Ontario’s carbon emissions, it is important that the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH) Transportation Plan aligns with climate policies at both the provincial and municipal levels. This joint submission by environmental, transportation, and health organizations emphasizes three overarching recommendations to the Ontario government: Ensure […]
Pembina Institute TAF Submission Draft Regional Transportation Plan
December 2017. Improving transportation in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) is crucial for the economic success and the quality of life throughout the region. Following up on its Big Move plan, Metrolinx recently published a draft Regional Transportation Plan with 2041 as the planning horizon. The Pembina Institute and The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) […]
TransformTO Report 2 Highlights
June 2017. These are the highlights of the “2050 Pathway to a Low-Carbon Toronto” City of Toronto staff report #2.” This document outlines key recommendations and emphasizes three major campaigns: mobilize low carbon neighbourhoods, prepare for electric mobility, and develop the workforce for high-performance buildings.
Plug’n Drive Report EV Survey
May 2017. To get a better understanding of the barriers to accelerated electric vehicle (EV) uptake in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, Plug’n Drive commissioned a scientific survey of 1,000 gasoline-powered car owners and almost 200 EV owners in the region. The TAF-funded research found that most conventional car owners are not familiar with […]
Collective Impact in Motion
September 2016. This report by Evergreen and TAF describes the creation and work of a collective impact group, using Move the GTHA as a case study. The report also shares practical lessons on best practices to support, engage, and fund collective impact groups.
