I am writing to express my…

I am writing to express my strong concern that Bill 4 does not acknowledge the urgency of the climate crisis. In my view, it represents an unconscionable step backward in the fight against climate change. It is irresponsible to eliminate the province’s only climate plan without being transparent with the public about the plan to replace it.

I object to the fact that:
The consultation process for Bill 4 was insufficient
Bill 4 ignores the urgency of climate change
Bill 4 closes Ontario for business to the clean economy
Bill 4 gives little detail about a replacement plan
Bill 4 does not contain binding emissions targets
Bill 4 eliminates the most important policy tool: pollution pricing

In my view, the provincial government needs to:
Seek recommendations for a credible climate plan
Adopt carbon fee and dividend
Focus on energy efficiency in homes and buildings
Electrify our transportation system
Support jobs and investment in the clean economy
Make our electricity system clean, affordable, and community-owned
Prepare Ontario for climate impacts

Thank you.