Tag: net-zero
Report indicates which provinces progressing on net zero opportunities
Canada is at a pivotal economic moment as the global low-carbon transition gains traction. But not all provinces are equally able to take advantage...
Canadian perspective on LEEDing green building standards
The project lists of the commercial, institutional, and residential building sector contains more high profile environmental innovations than almost any other industry sector in...
Canada and FCM invest in community building retrofits
The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are investing in community building retrofit projects from coast to coast to coast....
Renewable-powered zero-emissions electricity is possible, modelling shows
Reaching zero-emissions electricity by 2035 is not only possible; it can also be reliable and affordable. That’s according to a David Suzuki Foundation modelling...
Canadians can learn from global community about capitalizing on green growth
The economic cost caused by weather events in Canada is increasing, and according to regional modelers, the damage and losses are rising faster than in...
Report provides recommendations on how Canada can power the net zero...
According to a new report, modernizing Canada’s electricity systems can play a central role in ensuring affordable, secure energy in the face of global...
Toronto raises green performance standards, mandates net zero
The latest version of the Toronto Green Standard (TGS) came into effect on May 1, 2022 for new development applications. The TGS is a...
The Costs of Net Zero Driving: Are Canadians along for the...
By Brett Goodwin
Canada has an ambitious emissions reduction agenda. Lowering greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 40-45 per cent relative to 2005 levels by 2030...
Breaking ground for Ontario’s first net zero community centre
Today, the City of Toronto broke ground for the new North East Scarborough Community Recreation & Child Care Centre. The centre, which is located...
Senate introduces bill to align financial and climate commitments
Senator Rosa Galvez recently introduced Bill S-243, the Climate-Aligned Finance Act, a piece of legislation to align the activities of federal financial institutions and federally-regulated...