News
| Date | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2009 |
Backgrounder: Proposed Approval Process for non-conventional energy Projects The McGuinty government’s new Green Energy Act, 2009 was passed May 14, 2009, making Ontario the North American green energy leader. The act will encourage new investment in non-conventional energy sources – wind, solar, biomass, biogas and hydro power, for example – helping to create a stronger, greener economy and well-paying green jobs. |
Backgrounder |
| June 9, 2009 |
Ontario Proposes New Rules For Green Energy Projects: McGuinty Government Invites Public Input The government is seeking the public’s input on approval requirements for non-conventional energy projects, including setbacks for wind, solar, hydro, biogas and biomass projects, which build on and strengthen the environmental and health protection components of current regulatory requirements. |
News Release |
| June 3, 2009 |
Backgrounder: The Toxics Reduction Act: Plans For Regulation Development And Further Consultation The Toxics Reduction Act, 2009, was introduced to the Ontario Legislature on April 7, 2009 and posted on the Environmental Registry for public consultation. It was passed on June 3, 2009.The act provides the Lieutenant-Governor in Council (LGIC) with regulation-making authority in a number of areas. |
Backgrounder |
| June 3, 2009 |
Protecting People And The Environment From Toxic Substances: McGuinty Government To Consult On Regulations Ontario’s plan to help protect people and the environment from toxic substances has passed third reading in the Ontario Legislature |
News Release |
| June 3, 2009 |
Ontario Joins International Carbon Action Partnership: McGuinty Government Takes Another Step Towards A Cap-and-Trade System Ontario has joined the International Carbon Action Partnership (ICAP), bringing it one step closer to a harmonized international approach to cap and trade. |
News Release |
| June 3, 2009 |
Fact Sheet: Support For Industry And A Green Economy Ontario’s Toxics Reduction Strategy is designed to help Ontario’s facilities take advantage of the opportunities offered by the green economy. |
Factsheet |
| June 2, 2009 |
Ontario Releases Final Lake Simcoe Protection Plan McGuinty Government’s Watershed-Based Protection Plan Sets New Standard The final Lake Simcoe Protection Plan, released today, is the first of its kind in Ontario to address environmental protection of a watershed. |
News Release |
| May 27, 2009 |
Fact Sheet: Ontario’s Approach To Cap And Trade Cap and trade is one of the most effective strategies we can use to combat climate change, reduce our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and help create a green economy. Proposed amendments to the Environmental Protection Act would put the first steps in motion for a cap-and-trade system in Ontario. |
Factsheet |
| May 27, 2009 |
Helping The Economy And Environment: McGuinty Government Introduces Enabling Cap-And-Trade Legislation The province is helping industry reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and stay competitive in the emerging low carbon economy. Proposed legislation being introduced today would, if passed, create the government authority to set up a greenhouse gas emissions trading system within Ontario |
News Release |
| May 27, 2009 |
Fact Sheet: Cap And Trade: A Primer Cap and trade is a form of market regulation applied to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It requires industry to reduce GHG emissions but provides financial incentives to help with the cost of doing so. |
Factsheet |
