I am extremely disappointed…

I am extremely disappointed that Bill 4 will eliminate the cap-and- trade system in which Ontario was a global leader. Climate change can be addressed but only if we start now - waiting will make it much difficult to tackle and certainly more expensive.

We need to know what the alternative to Carbon pricing is before it is eliminated in Ontario.

At a minimum, Ontario’s new climate plan should be consistent with meeting the Paris goals - also taking into account the latest IPCC findings. This will require ambitious objectives for transformational change that needs to start today. This includes building more efficient homes and offices that use less energy and thus cut energy costs. It means better public transit and switching to vehicles powered by renewable energy. And prioritizing nature based solutions. These kinds of measures will create good, green jobs in the economy of the future.