Just launched: Carbon Emissions Inventory 2024
November 2021. City of Toronto. TAF is supportive of the Outstanding Vehicle-for-Hire Directives report recommendations concerning electrification and emissions reduction in the VFH sector. We are pleased to see the inclusion of a Vehicle-for-Hire Working Group to convene all relevant City, industry, and community stakeholders to discuss opportunities to electrify the vehicle for hire industry […]
November 2021. City of Toronto. TAF strongly supports the updated recommendations on parking requirements for new developments in Toronto. This update will support the City’s efforts to achieve net-zero emissions targets, encourage healthy modes of active transportation, and support the growing need for access to electric vehicle charging.
November 2021. Government of Canada. TAF congratulated the Federal Government on a successful election campaign and submitted recommendations to support the government in advancing Canada’s climate goals, particularly related to the building sector.
August 2021. Government of Canada. TAF urges the federal parties of Canada to bring credible climate change plans before voters in the 2021 election. We present six key policy recommendations to tackle building and transportation emissions and accelerate a shift to a low-carbon economy. These actions are necessary to address the climate crisis, create new […]
June 2021. City of Toronto. TAF submitted comments to the City of Toronto Infrastructure and Environment Committee on the Net-Zero Existing Buildings Strategy. TAF strongly supports the strategy, which provides a critical pathway towards achieving Toronto’s net zero goals.
June 2021. City of Toronto. TAF submitted recommendations to the Planning and Housing Committee on the Toronto Green Standard Version 4 (TGS V4). While the adoption of TGS V4 is strongly supported, TAF recommends enhancing incentives for participation in the voluntary Tier 2 and Tier 3 programs, and strengthening the Tier 1 electric vehicle charging […]
June 2021. Government of Ontario. As part of a formal stakeholder consultation process on the phaseout of gas-fired electricity, TAF urges the IESO to prepare a more comprehensive analysis including recommendations to model multiple scenarios, commit to a transparent process, explore alternatives beyond supply-side energy generation, and consider further sensitivity and risk analyses.
June 2021. Town of Halton Hills. TAF strongly supports the adoption of the Halton Hills Green Standards which will put Halton Hills on the pathway to a healthy, net-zero future. TAF recommends that the standards should require all new buildings to be energy efficient and low-carbon, and should be updated regularly to ensure that all […]
May 2021. Government of Ontario. TAF submitted this letter to Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) responding to Bill 276 which proposes repealing sections of the Electricity Act, 1998 and the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998 and sections of the Green Energy and Green Economy Act, 200. TAF does not recommend moving forward with the proposed changes.
May 2021. Government of Canada. TAF submitted proposed legislative changes to Bill C-12, an act respecting transparency and accountability in Canada’s efforts to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050.
