Tag: Ontario government
Why has wind energy policy changed direction in Ontario?
Recently the Ontario government announced that it would procure an additional 5,000 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy by 2034. Although the specifics of the...
Great expectations discussed at the Great Lakes Sustainable Growth Forum
The Great Lakes Region provides the backbone for an $8 trillion regional economy that would one of the largest in the world if it stood alone...
Policy POV: Ontario’s electrification and energy transition panel report
The final report of Ontario's Electrification and Energy Transition Panel was released on January 19, 2024. The report is expected to help achieve collaborative and...
Policy POV: Rights pertaining to environmentally significant proposals
The new year is a suitable time for environmental practitioners to take stock of new or revised regulations, rules and recent developments impacting the...
Ontario proposes to enhance Greenbelt protections
On October 16, 2023, the Ontario government introduced legislation that, if passed, would restore all properties that were redesignated or removed from the Greenbelt...
New environment minister announced for Ontario: Andrea Khanjin
On September 22, Ontario Premier Doug Ford shuffled his cabinet, announcing a new environment minister for the province.
David Piccini, the former Minister of the...
Oneida, Canada’s largest energy storage project, receives additional support and finalizes...
The governments of Canada and Ontario are working together to build the largest battery storage project in in the country. The 250-megawatt (MW) Oneida...
New environmental regulations and statutes in force for 2023
The start of the new year is a good time to update yourself on new standards and rules impacting the industry. According to Ontario's...
Ontario government finalizes electrification and energy transition panel
The Ontario government is planning for the long-term reliability and affordability of the province’s clean energy supply by appointing the remaining members of the...
Ontario launches consultation on proposed changes to the Greenbelt
Ontario's Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has launched a 30-day consultation on a proposal to expand the Greenbelt by approximately 2,000 acres and...