I am extremely concerned…

I am extremely concerned about the elimination/winding down of the Cap and Trade program in Ontario, particularly without any immediately effective replacement in sight. As Ontarians, we have an obligation to continue to do our part in reducing carbon emissions to a level that will mitigate or lessen the impact of climate change, including the reduction of other pollutants.

I want Ontario to put a price on pollution, making polluters pay for their emissions, resulting in returned revenues to fund environmentally friendly projects that will help Ontarians to lower their own carbon footprint (e.g., housing retrofits; electric, hydrogen, and hybrid vehicles, and their needed “RE-fuelling” network; transit subsidies; equal access to natural areas; shared information/research on best solutions to environmental needs; and the list goes on).

I want legally binding emissions targets in line with, or (as a leader) better than our obligations to the Paris Climate Agreement.

I want Ontario to be 100% powered by clean energy by 2050, or sooner.

I want Ontario to end subsidies and handouts for fossil fuel companies and redirect this money to clean energy solutions.

I want a real climate change plan to reduce emissions, to help people save energy, and to create jobs in the $26 trillion clean economy. To keep our economy growing, we must stay on the leading edge, looking to a future without fossil fuels as our driving force. Be part of making the transition to a green economy a smooth process — Ontarians are depending on you to act immediately with a thoughtful, inspiring, and meaningful plan that will keep us all safe, productive, and ultimately happier!