Ottawa to raise carbon tax to $170 per tonne by 2030
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The federal government has announced it plans to accelerate the rate at which its carbon tax increases each year from the current $10 per tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent annual increase, to a $15 per tonne annual increase as of 2023.
12/18/2020 | Full Story
COLUMN: Canadian companies that compete with US goods should take note of Biden's proposed initiatives
Source: www.ecolog.com Daily News
Some commentators in the media have suggested that the change of administration in the United States (U.S.) may have a significant impact on government climate and environment policy and programs in Canada. While almost any economic and...
11/27/2020 | Full Story
NOVA SCOTIA - environment legislation
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Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation Act. Repealed. In force October 6, 2020.
11/26/2020 | Full Story
Govt shirking many environmental responsibilities, says Ont Auditor General in new environmental audit
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It appears that the Ontario government is still, at best, paying only lip-service to the Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993. The Auditor General’s just-released 2020 Annual Report of Environmental Value-for-Money Audits and the Operation...
11/20/2020 | Full Story
$50 million in TIER money will support renewable energy innovation
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Alberta Innovates, a provincial corporation that reports to the Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation, is getting $50 million from the province’s Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) fund to spark further investment in...
10/30/2020 | Full Story
Ontario revives proposal to adopt Green Button standard
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Ontario is proposing a new regulation that would require electricity and natural gas utilities to adopt a standard known as the Green Button. Utilities that adopt the Green Button report energy use in a consistent manner and make energy...
10/15/2020 | Full Story
ALBERTA - environment legislation
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Energy Efficiency Alberta Act. Repealed. In force September 30, 2020.
9/28/2020 | Full Story
QUEBEC - environment legislation
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Construction Code. Chapter I.1, dealing with energy efficiency of buildings, is added. Effective June 27, 2020.
9/28/2020 | Full Story
ONTARIO - environment legislation
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Energy and Water Efficiency – Appliances and Products Regulation. Various amendments. Effective July 1, 2020.
8/27/2020 | Full Story
Progress of Bills, regulations and guidelines
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Throughout the year, the federal, provincial and territorial governments introduce Bills, bring Acts into force, and draft and file new regulations and guidelines. Among them are:
7/29/2020 | Full Story
