October 2026. Government of Canada.
The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) appreciates the federal government’s ongoing efforts to identify and remove regulatory barriers that impede efficiency and economic growth. Alongside these aims, reducing red tape offers an opportunity to modernize regulations so they enable climate solutions, spur Canadian innovation, and aid our transition to a net-zero economy.
This policy brief makes six recommendations for federal leadership to remove barriers, update regulations, and embed climate ambition in forthcoming policies and programs.
- Scaling Prefabricated Housing through the National Model Codes
- Harmonizing with European Union (EU) Safety Rules to Increase Low-Cost EV Options for Canadians
- Tying in Working Capital to Federal Grants to Maximize Program Efficiency
- Allowing Third-Party Clean Energy Partnerships to Deliver Quality Affordable Housing
- Expanding Eligible Certification Under CMHC Programs to Streamline Applications
- Transferability of Clean Technology Investment Tax Credits for a Better Business Case