Province steps up to help municipalities address climate change10/2015 - How might a provincial mandate help cities legislate the most effective climate programs? Ontario is currently reviewing key pieces of municipal legislation to ensure that municipalities across the Province have the tools, powers, and flexibility they need to effectively serve their communities.
How to leverage cap and trade to improve transit6/2015 - Recently, Move the GTHA, a collaborative project funded and co-initiated by TAF and Evergreen CityWorks, sent a letter to Premier Kathleen Wynne recommending that a significant portion of the province’s cap and trade revenues fund active transportation and public transit.
Climate action in cities key to provincial success5/2015 - With the right support from the Province, cities can get the emission reduction job done.
TAF explores low-carbon policy approaches4/2015 - On the heels of recent Provincial policy announcements, TAF reviews the key policies to address climate issues at the local level, including carbon pricing and transit funding.
A principled approach to carbon pricing: part 24/2015 - Part 2 of a blog series examining key principles that should inform the design of Ontario's carbon pricing system.
A principled approach to carbon pricing: part 13/2015 - A closer look at some key carbon pricing principles.
Ontario’s 45-Day Climate Consultation Count-Down2/2015 - Ontario's climate change discussion paper and public consultation.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Ontario’s New Natural Gas Conservation Framework1/2015 - On December 22, 2014, the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) quietly issued a new regulatory framework to govern natural gas