How will the federal price on pollution impact Ontario? Here’s our lowdown on the latest climate policy announcement.
Lowdown on the New Federal Carbon Pricing System
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What’s in, what’s out? TAF reviews Ontario’s climate policy cancellations
Ontario is hitting the reset button on climate policy. With the old plan out and some high-profile cancellation announcements, there is some confusion about the current status of policies and their implications and opportunities. Here’s our review of the policy landscape and opportunities to provide input.
Generation Energy report shows path to Canada’s low-carbon future
How should Canada transition to a low-carbon economy within a generation? 14 thought leaders from across Canada, including TAF CEO Julia Langer, authored the Generation Energy report to the federal government that maps out four critical pathways.
TransformTO funding approved: And the race begins
Every journey begins with a first step, and thanks to Toronto City Council, we’ve embarked on the journey to turn the TransformTO climate plan into reality. What happens next now that the 2018 budget received approval?
Lack of low-carbon commitments: Assessing the climate impact of Ontario’s Long-Term Energy Plan
Ontario’s new Long-Term Energy Plan provides a vision for the energy system over the next decade. However, the Plan lacks clear commitments to reducing emissions. Without a strategy towards a low-carbon energy system, Ontario will fall short of the necessary actions to meet provincial or national climate targets.
TransformTO: Full funding is critical for climate action
When it comes to meeting Toronto’s climate targets, words are not enough. We need to invest to achieve our goals, starting now. That’s why the Council decision on the TransformTO 2018 operating budget is so important. Read TAF’s letter to the City’s Budget Committee.
TransformTO Steps: Toronto moves towards Zero Emissions Buildings
As Toronto continues to grow quickly, we need to get emissions from new construction under control if we want to reach our 2050 climate target. That’s Council approval for the Toronto Green Standard 3.0 for new buildings is such an important step.
Five principles for unlocking Ontario’s green bank success
When the Ontario Climate Change Action Plan landed last spring, a notable element was the commitment to establish an Ontario green bank to support deployment of low-carbon solutions. Since then, speculation has swirled: what role will it play? How will it be structured? Why another agency? Some of the uncertainty was cleared up in December […]
Five facts about Ontario’s rising electricity rates
As we come upon the darkest time of the year, the cost of keeping the lights on continues to be a hot topic. With two rate hikes in the last six months, many people in Ontario are feeling the burn of rising electricity prices. Why are prices rising so steeply, and are the Province’s renewable […]
Secret weapon against climate change: Cities
In celebration of TAF’s anniversary, guest blogger Philip Jessup reflects on 25 years of Toronto climate action. Philip co-chaired Toronto’s environmental committee that first recommended the Toronto Atmospheric Fund (TAF) to Council, served on its inaugural board, and was its staff director for nine years. Over the past 30 years, I’ve led various Canadian and […]
