A strategy paper from Ontario Environment Minister Glen Murray says a carbon pricing system “is the most cost-effective approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.” Following the release of a climate change strategy discussion paper on Thursday February 12th, Environment Minister Glen Murray told reporters his ministry will take the next several months to craft a carbon pricing policy. Whether that will be a cap-and-trade system or a carbon tax remains to be seen.
Engaging the public in a conversation about climate change builds on Ontario's recent achievements including closing coal plants, curbing the use of cosmetic pesticides and protecting 1.8 million acres of land. These initiatives have resulted in fewer smog days and cleaner water.
Ontario’s role in the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) and First Minister’s Conference with respect to climate change will be known this Spring.
View Ontario’s Climate Change Discussion Paper 2015
View February 13, 2015 Association of Corporate Counsel article
View February 12, 2015 CTV News article
View February 12, 2015 The Star article
View February 12, 2015 NorthumberlandView.ca article
View January 20, 2015 The Brock Press article
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