An EV sales mandate is good public health policy, analysis shows7/2025 - CANADA'S NATIONAL OBSERVER - “While the EV availability standard has been communicated from the beginning as a climate policy, we think it's equally, if not more compelling as a health policy,” said Bryan Purcell, VP of Policy and Programs.
TAF Newsletter: July 20257/2025 - This edition includes our joint statement with health experts defending strong EV policy, a new charging pilot in multi-residential buildings, and new opportunities at TAF.
Cancelling EV sales targets could cost 11,000 Canadian lives, climate and health experts warn7/2025 - 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 buildings7/2025 - 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 it7/2025 - 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 construction6/2025 - 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 staff6/2025 - 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 20256/2025 - 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 buildings6/2025 - 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 legislation6/2025 - 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 176/2025 - 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.