“On the day Premier Doug Ford pulled Ontario out of an international clean energy trading market, it spelled the end for 227 emissions-reducing projects across the province, reveals a leaked document. A full list of the cancelled projects assembled by a government source — based on information obtained through their role and through multiple information […]
Canadian Public Policy on Energy and Emissions
Robert Hoffman, past Chair CACOR Board of Directors, considers Canadian Public Policy on Energy and Emissions It is evident that there has been a failure of public policy in Canada with respect to energy and climate change. The need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order to avoid catastrophic global warming was recognized and accepted […]
Carbon tax flawed
Dr. John Hollins, past chair CACOR Board of Directors provides a response to an article by Andrew Coyne Re: Carbon tax flawed. But it’s the best option for now, National Post, October 25 Wrong. At the level of tax proposed, it will not do anything to help Canada meet the commitment it made in Paris. […]
Climate Emergency declared by the Pope and Government of Canada
National climate emergency declared by House of Commons The House of Commons passed a motion to declare a national climate emergency in Canada on Monday night. The motion was put forward by Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna, and it passed with 186 votes to 63. Global News original article… Pope Francis declares ‘climate emergency’ and urges action Pope Francis […]
‘Green Municipal Fund Driving Innovative Sustainability Solutions for Municipalities’ Deirdre Laframboise
CACOR and CMOS ANNUAL LUNCHEON This presentation provides an overview of the challenges Canadian municipalities face in addressing sustainability and related issues and focus on the solutions the Green Municipal Fund (GMF) and it’s sustainability and climate change programs address via capacity building and funding support. It also examines GMF’s 5 Year Strategic Plan (2018-2023) […]