So much of this message, in…

So much of this message, especially in the introduction, is about pointing fingers at other political parties. This is not surprising from this government, but perhaps professionalism could be attempted at least. The Ford Conservative Government has been in power for 6 years and is still blaming the previous government. The Liberal made mistakes, but they did close the coal power generators and got rid of the most polluting source of electricity. It was the Ford Government that canceled over 750 green projects (including at least one partially constructed) and wasted over $230 million of tax payers' money in penalty for the cancellations.

The carbon tax is a business oriented approach to reducing fossil fuels. And it gives rebates to taxpayer households to mitigate short term costs. What is this government’s alternative to the fuel surcharge? They are simultaneously committing to expanding the natural gas system while stating a vision of a transition away from fossil fuels. How?

This document says that Ontario would reach its 2030 goal while claiming that the Federal Government is not on track to meet its target. The federal government has a legislated target of reducing emissions by 40% from 2005 levels by 2030. In Ontario, the Ford government weakened the target from 45% below 2005 levels by 2030 under the Liberals to 30% below 2005 levels by 2030.
Neither government is doing enough.

Why is wind and solar power not mentioned more often. Both are part of the movement away from fossil fuels. At present, natural gas accounts for almost 40% of Ontario’s energy demand. Instead of expanding the usage of dirty natural gas, we should rapidly electrify or switch to other clean fuels as quickly as possible.

Conservation and efficiency of all fuels such as gasoline and diesel, not just electricity and natural gas, should be a major pillar in any energy vision.

Instead of building highways, sprawling cities and spas, which will lead to high consumption and waste of energy, the government should encourage building walkable living communities, increase funding in public transit and building bike lanes (oh wait, you're tearing them out and exempting yourself from all liability--so shameful).

Invest in retrofitting better building envelopes, e.g. insulation and better air tightness.

Give subsidies to households to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles and the installation of solar panels, air-source and ground-source heat pumps.

Set more energy efficient building codes, e.g., windows that keep the weather out, reducing the need for air conditioning for the summer and heating in the winter. Preserve natural habitats like ravines and wetlands which serve not only as carbon sinks but a cooling place for residents without air conditioning. Promote extensive tree planting along city boulevards and neighbourhoods.