Mises à jour
Launch of Federal Output-Based Pricing System Proceeds Fund
Yesterday, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault launched the Output-Based Pricing System Proceeds Fund, a new program to support industrial initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by deploying clean energy and clean technology.
Canada Reintroduces Bill to Strengthen the Canadian Environmental Protection Act
Yesterday, the Government of Canada introduced Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act which seeks to modernize the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) for the first time in twenty years.
Ontario Government Releases Housing Affordability Task Force Report Focused on Boosting Housing Supply
Today the Ontario Government released the Housing Affordability Task Force’s recommendations report. Chaired by Jake Lawrence, a senior Scotiabank executive, and with representatives from many parts of the housing industry, the Task Force was established by the Ford Government in December 2021 in order to develop recommendations that address market housing supply and affordability.
Corinne Boone se joint au Sussex Strategy Group à titre d'avocate principale
Sussex Strategy Group est heureux d'annoncer que Corinne Boone s'est jointe au cabinet à titre d'avocate principale. Corinne est une praticienne environnementale, sociale et de gouvernance (ESG) avec plus de 30 ans d'expérience axée sur les « affaires » de la durabilité, du financement climatique et des marchés du carbone, et du leadership exécutif.
Federal Government Launches Budget Consultation
Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, announced the launch and opening of the annual federal pre-budget consultation period.
Launch of $200 Million Low Carbon Economy Fund Call for Proposals for Emissions Reductions Projects
Today, Environment & Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault announced the launch of a call for proposals for the Low Carbon Economy Fund, Champions Stream, with $200 million in funding for GHG emissions-reducing projects. Projects will be evaluated on the basis of emissions reduced per federal dollar invested.
Ontario Launches Work to Create a Voluntary Clean Energy Credit Market
On January 26th, Ontario’s Minister of Energy, the Honourable Todd Smith, issued a letter to Leslie Gallinger, President and CEO of the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), asking for a Report to consider the creation of a provincial Clean Energy Credit (CEC) Market and Registry.
2022 Toronto Development Policy & Process Changes
2022 is a critical year for planning and development in the City of Toronto. In addition to an OPA review and its ancillary requirements, the City will be implementing Community Benefits Charges, Inclusionary Zoning, and a series of other development-related policies and procedures.
Ontario Government Announces New Fund to Promote Advanced Manufacturing in Ontario
This morning, Hon. Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, launched the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) program, which focuses on providing companies with the tools, technology and talent needed to grow, compete and innovate in the global market.
Public Input on City of Toronto 2022 Tax-Supported Budget Launch
Yesterday, the City of Toronto launched its 2022 Budget process to review this year’s staff-recommended tax-supported operating and capital budgets. These budgets will be considered and debated by the City’s Budget and Executive Committees over the next month before being finalized and approved by City Council at its meeting on February 17, 2022.