News

Cancelling EV sales targets could cost 11,000 Canadian lives, climate and health experts warn

7/2025 - Read TAF's joint statement with health experts urging the federal government to stand by its commitment to the EV Availability Standard.

The Atmospheric Fund launches EV-ready pilot in multi-family buildings

7/2025 - TAF launches pilot project to expand EV charging in apartment and condo buildings.

During a week when climate change felt closer than ever, Peel councillors learned they’re getting further away from stopping it

7/2025 - THE POINTER - In an interview with The Pointer, Ekaterina Tzekova, Director of Reseach and Innovation, emphasizes the need for the province to develop clean, utility-scale electricity sources.

Doug Ford made it legal to create bird ‘death traps’ to speed up home construction

6/2025 - THE POINTER - Bryan Purcell, VP of Policy and Programs, comments that the proposed Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act could restrict municipalities' ability to apply development standards that protect energy affordability, public health, and climate objectives.

Doug Ford’s new housing law leaves Toronto’s ‘green standard’ untouched — but will cost the city’s taxpayers plenty, says staff

6/2025 - TORONTO STAR - VP of Policy and Programs, Bryan Purcell, welcomes the City of Toronto's opinion that Bill 17 does not impact green standards, and warns about confusion and contradictory interpretations moving forward.

TAF Newsletter: June 2025

6/2025 - This edition includes a new call-to-action to support green standards, an interview with Toronto Hydro on electrification, a powerful new report surveying tenants about extreme heat, a new job opening, and more.

Bill 17 can’t stop the momentum for green buildings

6/2025 - The passing of Bill 17 is disappointing but there’s still an opportunity to shape what comes next.

How ready for heat pumps is Toronto Hydro?

6/2025 - A TAF interview with Toronto Hydro's Julia McNally, Director of Climate Action at Toronto Hydro, on how the utility is preparing for BEPS.

Ford government bulldozes green building standards with new legislation

6/2025 - CANADA'S NATIONAL OBSERVER - Bill 17 severely undermine cities’ ability to regulate development, leading to higher emissions and less climate-resilient buildings, explains Bryan Purcell, VP of Policy and Programs.

Toronto’s green roofs under threat as Ford government pushes Bill 17

6/2025 - VILLAGE REPORT - Policy expert, Bryan Purcell, explains Bill 17 “deeply undercuts” the green standard and may also make the Green Roof Bylaw more difficult for the city to uphold.

Ford government moves to override cities on green building standards

6/2025 - CANADA'S NATIONAL OBSERVER - “Municipalities have a legislated responsibility to protect public health and environmental wellbeing,” said Bryan Purcell, VP of Policy and Programs. “Restricting their ability to exercise those duties will not protect Ontario or build housing faster. ”

TAF Newsletter: May 2025

5/2025 - This edition includes our reaction to Bill 17, an opportunity to incentivize home solar, and lessons from Quebec on EV readiness in multi-family buildings. Are you headed to Canada’s biggest retrofit event? Get your invite!