Proposal
Climate Change Discussion Paper
Regulation Number(s):
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Instrument Type:
Proposal
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Summary of Proposal:
The paper outlines Ontario's long term vision for transformation to a low-carbon economy and suggests specific immediate actions. Key themes include:
• Key sector-specific actions such as productivity improvements in transportation, industry, buildings, electricity, agriculture and waste by building on existing climate-critical provincial initiatives;
• Supporting science, research, and technology as critical element of long-term transformation and to help drive economic growth
• Working with partners to promote climate resilience and risk management in key areas
• Putting a price on carbon to encourage clean technology research, development and investment.
• Key sector-specific actions such as productivity improvements in transportation, industry, buildings, electricity, agriculture and waste by building on existing climate-critical provincial initiatives;
• Supporting science, research, and technology as critical element of long-term transformation and to help drive economic growth
• Working with partners to promote climate resilience and risk management in key areas
• Putting a price on carbon to encourage clean technology research, development and investment.
Further Information:
Link to Environmental Registry
Proposal Number:
15-MOE002
Posting Date:
February 12, 2015
Comments Due Date:
March 29, 2015