Policy Development

TAF & Efficiency Canada comments on Energy Efficient Fenestration Products – a Unified Strategy across Canada

11/2018 - November 2018. Government of Canada. The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) and Efficiency Canada provided joint comments on the Natural Resources Canada’s…

Fall Economic Statement has benefits for urban climate action

11/2018 - New tax incentives from the federal government's Fall Economic Statement show promise for climate action. Plus, a national Social Finance Fund. Here's our summary on the TAF blog.

TAF comments on a Made-in-Ontario Climate Plan

11/2018 - November 2018. Government of Ontario. The Ontario government had an open consultation period for their new climate change plan, which…

Lowdown on the New Federal Carbon Pricing System

10/2018 - How will the federal price on pollution impact Ontario? Here's our lowdown on the latest climate policy announcement.

What’s in, what’s out? TAF reviews Ontario’s climate policy cancellations

10/2018 - 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 Council Report

6/2018 - June 2018. Government of Canada. The Generation Energy Council presented its report to Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr on June…

Generation Energy report shows path to Canada’s low-carbon future

6/2018 - 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.

TAF comments on Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations

6/2018 - June 2018. Government of Canada. Energy efficiency regulations are a key tool to facilitate the transition to clean renewable power…

Joint Letter on Indirect Land Use Change for the Clean Fuel Standard

6/2018 - June 2018. Government of Canada. The Atmospheric Fund collaborated with the Pembina Institute, other environmental organizations, and industry partners to…

The Hill Times: The U.S. is leaving the Paris Agreement, Canada’s not. Why follow on weakening car emissions standards?

5/2018 - While the United States plans to weaken vehicle emissions standards, Canada must stand up for strong climate actions to reduce emissions. Weaker vehicle standards will make it harder to reach our local, provincial, and national climate goals. In this op-ed published in The Hill Times, TAF CEO Julia Langer explains why.

The U.S. is leaving the Paris Agreement, Canada’s not. Why follow on weakening car emissions standards?

5/2018 - Allowing our vehicle emission standards to roll back would harm our climate, our health, and our economy. In this op-ed originally published in The Hill Times, TAF CEO Julia Langer encourages Canada to stand its ground and continue to pave the way for clean transportation, despite U.S. policy decisions.

Joint letter for electrification pathway under the Clean Fuel Standard

5/2018 - May 2018. Government of Canada. Electric vehicles are a necessary solution to achieve our emission reduction targets. This joint letter…