March 2020. Government of Canada. The government’s Pre-Budget Consultations provided an opportunity to submit comments to be considered in the creation of the 2020 federal budget. We submitted recommendations that focused on one of the four budget themes: Climate change and protecting the environment. We identified key areas where federal leadership could advance critical low-carbon […]
Publication Type: Policy Comments
Comments on Ontario’s 2020 Budget Consultations
February 2020. Government of Ontario. The province’s Budget Consultations provided an opportunity to submit feedback on the 2020 Budget. We submitted recommendations on the timely implementation of the $400 million Emission Reduction Fund, which was a feature of the 2018 Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan. We provide suggestions that would ensure the Emission Reduction Fund maximizes value […]
Comments on Toronto’s Electric Vehicle Strategy
January 2020. City of Toronto. TAF commends the City of Toronto for its leadership in developing Toronto’s electric vehicle strategy. We strongly support the strategy, including the 10 broad actions which aim to accelerate the transition towards zero-emissions vehicles.
Comments on the Ontario government’s proposal to harmonize greenhouse gas reporting requirements
December 2019. Government of Ontario. The provincial government is proposing to harmonize greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting requirements with the federal regulatory requirements. The amendments would mean that fuel suppliers and distributors would no longer be required to report GHG emissions from the transmission and distribution of natural gas, thus eliminating the ability to track fugitive […]
Comments on Proposed amendment to reporting of energy consumption and water use
December 2019. Government of Ontario. The province’s Energy and Water Reporting and Benchmarking (EWRB) initiative is one of the most important policies adopted by the Province to address emissions from buildings. The Province is proposing amendments which will dramatically reduce the positive impacts of the policy and will compromise Ontario’s ability to meet its 2030 […]
TAFs Comments on the Motion to Declare a Climate Emergency in Toronto
October 2019. City of Toronto. The city’s declaration of a climate emergency will acknowledge the scale of the problem for our city and the planet, and signal to our citizens and the world that Toronto is making climate action an immediate priority. TAF strongly supports the Mayor’s Motion to declare a climate emergency.
TAF comments on the Clean Fuel Standard proposed regulatory approach
August 2019. Government of Canada. Important design details remain for the Clean Fuel Standard (CFS). TAF has made recommendations on accounting for ILUC, credit generators and revenue recycling for electric vehicles, compliance funds, the review timeline, and EITE sectors to help ensure the CFS is ambitious, competitive, comprehensive, credible, straightforward, and transparent.
Comments on the IESO draft Integrated Regional Resource Plan Recommendations
July 2019. Government of Ontario. Comments on the Independent Electricity System Operator’s draft Integrated Regional Resource Plan Recommendations for Toronto Region.
TAF Comments, HousingTO Action Plan, stakeholder consultations
July 2019. City of Toronto. Energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and adaptation offer significant opportunities to improve housing affordability while addressing other City of Toronto priorities around climate change, public health, and resilience. As such, these elements should be fully embedded in the HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan, in alignment with the TransformTO climate plan and targets […]
Joint Comment: Phase 1, Post-2020 DSM Framework
June 2019. Government of Ontario. Joint comment on Phase 1 of the Ontario Energy Board’s Post-2020 DSM Framework Consultation. Comment made jointly by TAF, Canada Green Building Council, the City of Toronto and Efficiency Canada.
