Restoration companies and contractors that are about to help launch a massive flood cleanup and repair effort must be aware of the risks and hazards their work could pose to employees, says the province’s worker protection agency.
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Government of Canada investing $14.7M in conservation projects in five mountain national parks to prevent and manage aquatic invasive species.
Canada and the United States have one of the closest trade relationships in the world, built on shared values and deeply integrated supply chains that support hundreds of thousands of jobs and opportunities on both sides of the border.
Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced the release of draft regulatory proposals under the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, that integrate Ontario’s Emissions Performance Standards (EPS) facilities with the federal fuel charge, for 2022. This allows Ontario’s EPS facilities to register as an emitter, allowing them to obtain fuel without the federal fuel charge applying, given they will be subject to the provincial system. Output-based pricing systems like Ontario’s or the federal government’s ensure that as we move towards a net-zero emissions economy, we are protecting the competitiveness of Canadian businesses and supporting good jobs.
The Government of Canada’s approach to pricing pollution gives provinces and territories the flexibility to implement the type of system that makes sense for their circumstances, as long as those systems align with minimum national stringency standards, or ‘benchmark’ criteria. By putting a specific price on carbon pollution, the government is giving Canadian businesses certainty and a clear incentive to move towards a net-zero economy, positioning Canada as a leader in the green transition.