OUR WORK
Ontario has made significant progress tackling climate change. The coal phase out in 2014 was the largest carbon pollution reduction initiative in North America. The release of Ontario’s Climate Change Action Plan in 2016 was another big step, paving the way for Ontario to put a price on carbon with the Implementation of cap-and-trade, and introduce many other complementary policies to shift towards a thriving low-carbon economy. Yet, there is still more to do.
The years ahead will be a critical period for Ontario’s climate change efforts .The Alliance will continue to pursue the development of a low-carbon economy by focusing on:
Building & Infrastructure
Representing 22% of provincial emissions, changes to the building and infrastructure sector can immediately create jobs and generate savings for residents and businesses. The Alliance will support the improvement of …
Transportation
The transportation sector is responsible for more than one-third of Ontario’s emissions. Ontario is undertaking a massive public transit build across the province. The Alliance will support the electrification of …
Media & Communication
We know that the majority of Ontarians (and Canadians too) want to do more to help the environment and economy. We also know that many Ontarians aren’t certain about what …
Cap-and-trade
Cap-and-trade puts a price on carbon pollution and is the centrepiece of Ontario’s climate change strategy. As the system rolls out, the alliance will monitor performance – undertaking a comprehensive …