Policy description: Prioritization of $50 million of the "expanded $165.5 million Agricultural Clean Technology program", for purchase of more energy efficient grain dryers. Further, $10 million will be allocated "over the next two years, from the Agricultural Clean Technology Program toward powering farms with clean energy and moving off diesel". $329.4 million investment over six years, starting in 2022-23, with $0.6 million remaining amortization, to triple the size of the Agricultural Clean Technology Program.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase purchase of more efficient grain dryers and move towards powering farms with clean energy instead of diesel.

References: https://www.budget.gc.ca/2021/report-rapport/p2-en.html#chap5 https://budget.gc.ca/2022/report-rapport/chap3-en.html#2022-1

Policy description: $185 million fund to help develop and implement farming practices to tackle climate change such as shelterbelts, cover crops, intercropping, and rotational practices.

Emissions / Actions covered: Develop and implement farming practices to tackle climate change.

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview/emissions-reduction-2030/plan/chapter-2.html#toc2 https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/agricultural-programs-and-services/agricultural-climate-solutions-program-living-labs-step-1-what-program-offers

Policy description: Budget 2021 provided $200 million of funding "over two years, starting in 2021-22, to launch immediate, on-farm climate action under the Agricultural Climate Solutions program." This program targets "projects accelerating emission reductions by improving nitrogen management, increasing adoption of cover cropping, and normalizing rotational grazing." Budget 2022 provided an additional $469.5 million of funding over six years, with $0.5 million in remaining amortization, starting in 2022-23, to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to expand the Agricultural Climate Solutions program’s On-Farm Climate Action Fund. Budget 2023 reallocated $34 million toward this program for farmers in Atlantic Canada to help them optimize and reduce their use of nitrogen-based fertilizers. This funding is sourced from the proceeds of tariffs on Russian fertilizers.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase emissions reductions on farms.

References: https://www.budget.gc.ca/2021/report-rapport/p2-en.html#chap5 https://budget.gc.ca/2022/report-rapport/chap3-en.html#2022-1

Policy description: Canada will launch a Green Agriculture Plan that will take an integrated approach to addressing agri-environmental issues in the sector, as a means to support the agriculture sector’s actions on climate change and other environmental priorities towards 2030 and 2050. As part of the plan, AAFC will work with farmers and stakeholders to reduce methane and fertilizer emissions in the agricultural sector. The Government of Canada has also confirmed its support for the Global Methane Pledge, an international joint agreement to reduce global methane emissions across sectors by at least 30 percent below 2020. The government is committed to supporting Canadian farmers and industry partners who are taking action to reduce emissions, sequester carbon, and make their operations more sustainable, productive, and competitive. This includes through investments in new programs, such as the Agricultural Climate Solutions initiative and the Agricultural Clean Technology Program, which aim to help farmers adopt new, beneficial management practices and clean technologies to boost productivity and lower emissions—including from methane.

Emissions / Actions covered: Methane emissions from agriculture

References: https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/about-our-department/transparency-and-corporate-reporting/public-opinion-research-and-consultations/canadas-national-pathways-document-consultation-draft https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/about-our-department/key-departmental-initiatives/federal-sustainable-development-strategy/2020-2023-departmental-sustainable-development-strategy#a3 https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2021/10/canada-confirms-its-support-for-the-global-methane-pledge-and-announces-ambitious-domestic-actions-to-slash-methane-emissions.html

Policy description: $3 billion cost-shared by national and subnational governments over five years to support region-specific agriculture programs and services. Funding will be channelled through on-farm environmental stewardship programs to support Environmental Farm Plans and adoption of management practices with environmental benefits.

Emissions / Actions covered: Support region-specific agricultural programs and services.

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview/emissions-reduction-2030/plan/chapter-2.html#toc2 https://cap.alberta.ca/CAP/

Policy description: $100 million over six years, starting in 2022-23, to the federal granting councils to support post-secondary research in developing technologies and crop varieties that enable net-zero emissions agriculture.

Emissions / Actions covered: Support research on net-zero-emissions agriculture.

References: https://budget.gc.ca/2022/report-rapport/chap3-en.html#2022-1

Policy description: Commitment to "setting a national fertilizer emission reduction target of 30% below 2020 levels by 2030 and to work with fertilizer manufacturers, farmers, provinces and territories, to develop an approach to meet it." The federal government is exploring fertilizer emission reduction options through a new Agricultural Policy Framework and the Green Agricultural Plan for Canada.

Emissions / Actions covered: Non-combustion direct emissions (preceding fertilizer application) and non-combustion indirect emissions (from nitrogen leached from fields and evaporated into the atmosphere as ammonia) from the application of fertilizer.

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview/emissions-reduction-2030/plan.html https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/about-our-department/transparency-and-corporate-reporting/public-opinion-research-and-consultations/share-ideas-fertilizer-emissions-reduction-target/discussion-document-reducing-emissions-arising-application-fertilizer-canadas-agriculture-sector https://www.budget.canada.ca/2023/report-rapport/chap3-en.html#a17

Policy description: $150 million for a resilient agricultural landscape program to support carbon sequestration and adaptation and address other environmental co-benefits.

Emissions / Actions covered: Support carbon sequestration and adaptation and address other environmental co-benefits in agriculture.

References: https://budget.gc.ca/2022/report-rapport/chap3-en.html#2022-1

Policy description: $100 million to invest in transformative science for a sustainable farming sector in an uncertain climate and 2050 net-zero economy.

Emissions / Actions covered: Support transformative science initiatives in the farming sector.

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview/emissions-reduction-2030/plan/chapter-2.html#toc2

Policy description: $150 million to develop a national net-zero-by-2050 buildings strategy. The strategy will build off existing initiatives and set out new policy, programs, incentives, and standards needed to drive a large retrofit of the existing building stock and new construction to the highest zero-carbon standard.

Emissions / Actions covered: Create a net-zero building strategy.

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview/emissions-reduction-2030/plan/chapter-2.html#toc2 https://budget.gc.ca/2022/report-rapport/chap1-en.html#2022-1

Policy description: $2 billion in financing for large-scale public and commercial building retrofits.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase large-scale retrofits to public and commercial buildings

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview/emissions-reduction-2030/plan/chapter-2.html#toc2

Policy description: $1.5 billion over three years for repairs and efficiency upgrades in community buildings and for building new energy-efficient community buildings.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase energy efficiency in community buildings.

References: https://www.budget.gc.ca/2021/home-accueil-en.html

Policy description: $200 million over five years, starting 2022-23, to Natural Resources Canada to create the Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative. The initiative will provide support for retrofit audits and project management for large projects to accelerate the pace of deep retrofits in Canada. Focus on low-income affordable housing.

Emissions / Actions covered: Accelerate the pace of deep retrofits in Canada.

References: https://budget.gc.ca/2022/report-rapport/chap1-en.html#2022-1

Policy description: $182 million to increase energy efficiency and address climate change by improving how homes and buildings are designed, renovated, and constructed. $48.4 millions will support the development/implementation of building codes for existing buildings and new net-zero-energy-ready buildings though research, development, and demonstration initiatives.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase efficiency and reduce emissions in homes.

References: https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/netzerobuildings

Policy description: $14.9 million of funding "over 4 years, starting in 2022-23, with $77.9 million in future years, to Public Services and Procurement Canada for a Federal Clean Electricity Fund to purchase renewable energy certificates for all federal government buildings" in pursuit of the federal government's targets to have all federal buildings powered by 100 percent clean electricity by 2022.

Emissions / Actions covered: Achieve the target of powering all federal buildings by 100% clean electricity by 2022.

References: https://www.budget.gc.ca/2021/report-rapport/p2-en.html#chap5

Policy description: $1.5 billion to projects that improve energy efficiency through retrofits, repairs or upgrades, and new builds. 10% is reserved for projects benefiting Indigenous communities.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase energy efficiency in homes.

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview/emissions-reduction-2030/plan/chapter-2.html#toc2

Policy description: $183.2 million over seven years, starting 2022-23, with $8.5 million in remaining amortization, and $7.1 million to the National Research Council, to conduct research on national housing and building standards to encourage low-carbon construction solutions.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase the use of low-carbon construction solutions.

References: https://budget.gc.ca/2022/report-rapport/chap1-en.html#2022-1

Policy description: $2.6 billion for residential energy efficiency improvements over seven years. 700,000 grants of up to $5,000 to help homeowners make energy-efficient retrofits to their homes.

Emissions / Actions covered: Reduce building emissions through energy efficiency and fuel switching retrofits.

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview/emissions-reduction-2030/plan/chapter-2.html#toc2

Policy description: $4.4 billion on a cash basis to create the Canada Greener Homes Loan Program (2021). A portion will be used to make existing affordable housing more energy-efficient, which will help lower energy bills. An additional $458.5 million over the program duration, starting in 2022-23, to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to provide lower-interest loans and grants to low-income housing providers (2022).

Emissions / Actions covered: Reduce building emissions through energy efficiency and fuel switching retrofits.

References: https://budget.gc.ca/2022/report-rapport/chap1-en.html#2022-1 https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/homes/canada-greener-homes-grant/canada-greener-homes-loan/24286 https://budget.gc.ca/2022/report-rapport/chap3-en.html#2022-1

Policy description: The program provides forgivable and low-interest loans to help cover the cost of energy audits, building condition assessment reports and other activities that must be conducted to access other government financing for energy efficiency retrofits.

Emissions / Actions covered: Indirectly reduces building emissions by funding pre-retrofit activities

References: https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/professionals/project-funding-and-mortgage-financing/funding-programs/all-funding-programs/canada-greener-affordable-housing-program

Policy description: $33.2 million over five years, starting 2022-23, to Natural Resources Canada, including $6 million from the Green Infrastructure - Energy Efficient Buildings Program to implement a Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program in up to six community housing neighbourhoods to pilot the “Energiesprong” model in Canada.

Emissions / Actions covered: Implement Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program.

References: https://budget.gc.ca/2022/report-rapport/chap1-en.html#2022-1

Policy description: Commitment to "ensure all new federal buildings are net-zero emissions and that major building retrofits are low-carbon." In 2030, "75% of domestic office new lease and lease renewal floor space will be in net-zero carbon, climate resilient buildings." Further, the government intends to support emerging clean technologies through federal procurement to reduce emissions from federal buildings.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase energy efficiency and reduce combustion emissions associated with new and existing federal government buildings.

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview/emissions-reduction-2030/plan.html https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/innovation/greening-government/strategy.html

Policy description: Extend the 50% reduction of the general corporate and small business income tax rates for zero-emission technology manufacturers to include manufacturers of air-source heat pumps.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase production of zero-emissions technologies such as heat pumps.

References: https://budget.gc.ca/2022/report-rapport/chap3-en.html#2022-1

Policy description: Developers who build highly affordable and energy-efficient units will be eligible to have a portion of their repayable loans converted to non-repayable loans.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase efficiency and affordability of housing.

References: https://budget.gc.ca/2022/report-rapport/chap1-en.html#2022-1

Policy description: Expand the accelerated tax deductions for business investments in clean energy equipment to include air-source heat pumps.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase investments in clean energy equipment such as heat pumps.

References: https://budget.gc.ca/2022/report-rapport/chap3-en.html#2022-1

Policy description: Commitment to achieve net-zero emissions from grid electricity generation by 2035. This may consist of switching to electricity generation from renewable or non-emitting energy sources or from offsetting emissions from electricity generation through carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology. The policy mechanisms that will be used to achieve this target have not yet been announced.

Emissions / Actions covered: All emission sources from GHG-emitting electricity generators that sell electricity to the grid.

References: https://climatechoices.ca/stronger-carbon-pricing-is-the-way-to-net-zero/ https://pm.gc.ca/en/mandate-letters/2021/12/16/minister-environment-and-climate-change-mandate-letter https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/canadian-environmental-protection-act-registry/achieving-net-zero-emissions-electricity-generation-discussion-paper.html

Policy description: $200 million to support new renewable power projects to expand Canada's portfolio of commercially viable resources.

Emissions / Actions covered: Support new renewable-power projects in Canada.

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview/emissions-reduction-2030/plan/chapter-2.html#toc2

Policy description: $2.4 million in 2022-23 to Natural Resources Canada to establish a Pan-Canadian Grid Council that would provide external advice in support of national and regional electricity planning.

Emissions / Actions covered: Establish a Pan-Canadian Grid Council to support national and regional electricity planning.

References: https://budget.gc.ca/2022/report-rapport/chap3-en.html#2022-1

Policy description: $250 million over four years, starting in 2022-23, to Natural Resources Canada to support pre-development activities for clean electricity projects of national significance. Projects include inter-provincial electricity transmission projects and small modular reactors. The federal government is already advancing similar work on the Atlantic Loop and Prairie Link projects.

Emissions / Actions covered: Support pre-development activities for clean electricity projects.

References: https://budget.gc.ca/2022/report-rapport/chap3-en.html#2022-1

Policy description: $25 million to support the Strategic Interties Predevelopment Program to allow regions to distribute abundant non-emitting power to regions with more emissions-intensive grids.

Emissions / Actions covered: Distribute abundant non-emitting power to regions with an emissions-intensive grid.

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview/emissions-reduction-2030/plan/chapter-2.html#toc2+I32

Policy description: Phase-out of traditional, unabated coal-fired electricity by 2030 through The Reduction of Carbon Dioxide Emissions for Coal-fired Generation of Electricity Generation Regulations. These regulations are intended to complement regulations reducing emissions from natural gas generators, as The Regulations Limiting Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Natural Gas-fired Generation of Electricity limits emissions from electricity generation from combustion of natural gas alone or with other fuels, except with coal.

Emissions / Actions covered: Combustion emissions from coal-fired electricity generation.

References: https://canlii.ca/t/8qzb https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview/emissions-reduction-2030/plan.html https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/sor-2012-167/index.html https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2018-261/FullText.html

Policy description: Regulations limiting the amount of CO2 emissions resulting from natural-gas-fired generation of electricity. These regulations apply to the combustion of natural gas alone or in conjunction with other fuels, except in conjunction with coal.

Emissions / Actions covered: Combustion emissions from natural-gas-fired electricity generation (whether natural gas is the sole fuel or whether it is mixed with other fuels, except coal).

References: https://canlii.ca/t/964g https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2018-261/FullText.html

Policy description: The federal government is working with key stakeholders to develop and deploy small modular reactor (SMR) technology to reduce emissions within the electricity sector.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase the generation of non-emitting electricity.

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview/emissions-reduction-2030/plan.html https://smractionplan.ca/

Policy description: $100 million to invest in demonstration and deployment of smart grid technologies and systems.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase demonstration and deployment of smart grid technologies and systems.

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview/emissions-reduction-2030/plan/chapter-2.html#toc2, https://www.budget.canada.ca/2023/pdf/budget-2023-en.pdf

Policy description: $964 million over four years invested in renewable electricity generation. An additional $600 million will be invested in renewable electricity and grid modernization, and $250 million will be invested to support large clean electricity projects.

Emissions / Actions covered: Invest in renewable electricity generation and grid modernization.

References: https://www.budget.gc.ca/2021/home-accueil-en.html https://www.budget.canada.ca/2023/pdf/budget-2023-en.pdf

Policy description: The strategy will outline a vision for carbon management and carbon capture, utilization and storage in Canada. The strategy will also identify "areas for action" within the "carbon management industry."

Emissions / Actions covered: Advance development and deployment of carbon capture, utliization, and storage (CCUS) technology.

References: https://natural-resources.canada.ca/climate-change/canadas-green-future/carbon-capture-utilization-and-storage-strategy/23721

Policy description: The Government of Canada and Invest Alberta have each signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Air Products Canada on potentially supporting the expansion of its hydrogen network and the transition to clean energy. The MOU involves a $1.3 billion net-zero hydrogen production investment. The Suncor and ATCO plant will become operational in 2028 and produce more than 300,000 tonnes of low-carbon hydrogen per year, of which 20% could be used in Alberta’s natural gas distribution system. Most of the remainder will be used by refineries. The Air Products project will come online in 2024 and produce 30 tonnes of liquid low-carbon hydrogen per day, which will be available for the merchant market. Air Products will further produce low-carbon hydrogen for refineries and electricity generation for its own operations and the grid.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase production of low-carbon hydrogen

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2021/06/government-collaboration-supporting-the-future-of-albertas-clean-hydrogen-sector.html

Policy description: $194 million over five years, starting in 2022-23, to Natural Resources Canada to expand the Industrial Energy Management System program. Investment will support ISO 50001 certification, energy managers, cohort-based training, audits, and retrofits focused on energy efficiency for key small-to-moderate-sized projects that fill a gap in the federal suite of industrial programming.

Emissions / Actions covered: Expand the Industrial Energy Management System program.

References: https://budget.gc.ca/2022/report-rapport/chap3-en.html#2022-1

Policy description: $3 billion over five years for the Net Zero Accelerator, which provides funding for development and adoption of low-carbon technologies in all industrial sectors. Additional $5 billion over seven years for the Net Zero Accelerator.

Emissions / Actions covered: Support development and adoption of low-carbon technologies in industrial sectors.

References: https://www.budget.gc.ca/2021/home-accueil-en.html https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/strategic-innovation-fund/en/net-zero-accelerator-initiative https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview/emissions-reduction-2030/plan/chapter-2.html#toc2 http://www.finances.gouv.qc.ca/Budget_and_update/budget/documents/Budget2324_BudgetPlan.pdf#page=38

Policy description: The Output-Based Pricing System (OBPS), implemented through The Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, is a tradable emissions performance standard that sets a price for industrial emissions if a facility's emissions intensity exceeds their sectoral benchmark. The federal OBPS is a backstop policy that applies this performance standard in provinces and territories that don't have an equally stringent system. These provinces and territories are Manitoba, Prince Edward Island, Yukon, Nunavut, and partially Saskatchewan. The OBPS carbon price will annually increase by $15/tCO2e until it reaches $170/tCO2e in 2030. As well, sectoral OBPS benchmarks will annually increase in stringency by two percentage points starting in 2023. Electricity benchmarks will not be increased in stringency, as the federal government intends to address this sector's emission intensity through a clean electricity standard.

Emissions / Actions covered: Industrial facilities emitting more than 50 kt of CO2e annually in provinces that don't have an equally stringent performance standard or carbon price for industrial emitters.

References: https://canlii.ca/t/9lr7 https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/climate-change/pricing-pollution-how-it-will-work/output-based-pricing-system/2022-review-consultation.html https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/g-11.55/index.html https://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2021/2021-09-01/html/sor-dors195-eng.html

Policy description: $30 million over two years, starting in 2022-23, to Environment and Climate Change Canada to administer direct payments to support emissions-intensive trade-exposed small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in backstop jurisdictions. $1.5 billion in fuel charge proceeds collected between 2020-21 and 2022-23 from the price on pollution will be returned to SMEs through new federal programming in backstop jurisdictions. The program will also be used to return outstanding 2019-20 fuel charge proceeds, amounting to approximately $120 million, that have not already been returned through the Climate Action Incentive Fund.

Emissions / Actions covered: Support emissions-intensive trade-exposed small- and medium sized enterprises in backstop jurisdictions.

References: https://budget.gc.ca/2022/report-rapport/chap3-en.html#2022-1

Policy description: Two major steel companies in Ontario, ArcelorMittal and Algoma, announced that they will upgrade their steel plants, which will result in greenhouse gas reductions of about 3 megatonnes in each plant. The ArcelorMittal plant involves a joint investment with the Government of Canada of $1.765 billion in decarbonization technologies at ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s plant in Hamilton. The Government of Canada committed up to $420 million in Algoma Steel's Transformation Plan for Green Steel.

Emissions / Actions covered: Emissions from steel production.

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2021/07/government-investing-in-hamiltons-steel-industry-to-support-good-jobs-and-significantly-reduce-emissions.html https://corporate.arcelormittal.com/media/press-releases/arcelormittal-and-the-government-of-canada-announce-investment-of-cad-1-765-billion-in-decarbonization-technologies-in-canada https://algoma.com/government-of-canada-endorses-algoma-steels-transformation-plan-for-green-steel-commitment-of-up-to-420-million/

Policy description: $180 million Indigenous Leadership Fund to support climate action by Indigenous Peoples.

Emissions / Actions covered: Support climate action by Indigenous Peoples.

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/climate-change/low-carbon-economy-fund/what-is-lcef.html

Policy description: As large share of the total funding envelope for the Canada Infrastrcture Bank (CIB) is dedicated to emissions reducing and clean growth spending. The clean power priority sector allocates $10 billion to clean electricity projects, including renewables, other non-emitting energy, storage and transmission. It allocates $5 billion to public transit, including $1.5 billion for zero-emission buses. Finally, it allocates $10 billion to green infrastructure, including $2 billion for energy efficient building retrofits. The CIB will provide loans to Indigenous people to purchase equity stakes in infrastructure projects that the CIB is supporting.

Emissions / Actions covered: Support clean power projects, green infrastructure and public transit

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview/emissions-reduction-2030/plan/chapter-2.html#toc2 https://cdn.cib-bic.ca/files/Investment/EN/2021-11-02-Final-Growth-Plan-101.pdf https://www.budget.canada.ca/2023/report-rapport/chap3-en.html#a6

Policy description: $67.2 million of funding "over seven years, starting in 2021-22, with $0.05 million in remaining amortization, to Environment and Climate Change Canada" to implement and administer the Clean Fuel Standard to support Canada's biofuel producers, such as foresters and farmers. This fuels standard is expected to reduce Canadian greenhouse gas emissions by over 20 MT in 2030.

Emissions / Actions covered: Reduce emissions from fuels.

References: https://canlii.ca/t/bgm2 https://www.budget.gc.ca/2021/report-rapport/p2-en.html#chap5

Policy description: $1.5 billion over five years to establish a Clean Fuels Fund that will de-risk the capital investment required to build new or expand existing clean fuel production facilities (including facility conversions). $67.4 million of funding "over seven years, starting in 2021-22, with $5.6 million in remaining amortization and $10.7 million ongoing, for Measurement Canada to ensure that commercial transactions of low-carbon fuels are measured accurately just as they are for conventional fuels."

Emissions / Actions covered: Expand clean fuel production.

References: https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/climate-change-adapting-impacts-and-reducing-emissions/canadas-green-future/clean-fuels-fund/23734 https://www.budget.gc.ca/2021/report-rapport/p2-en.html#chap5

Policy description: $155 million to invest in clean technology research, development, and demonstration in the Canadian energy, mining, and forestry sectors.

Emissions / Actions covered: Advance research and development of clean technologies.

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview/emissions-reduction-2030/plan/chapter-2.html#toc2 https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2022/03/government-of-canada-supports-emerging-clean-technologies-at-globe-forum-2022.html

Policy description: $1 billion of funding "available on a cash basis, over five years, starting in 2021-22, to help draw in private sector investment" for large-scale clean technology projects. This funding will support Canadian clean tech companies in "commercial scale-up, export, and industry adoption" of clean tech.

Emissions / Actions covered: Support clean technology projects.

References: https://www.budget.gc.ca/2021/report-rapport/p2-en.html#chap5

Policy description: $35 million of funding, in partnership with the Government of B.C., "to help establish the Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy to advance the scale-up and commercialization of clean technologies in B.C. and across Canada."

Emissions / Actions covered: Advance scale-up and commercialization of clean technologies.

References: https://www.budget.gc.ca/2021/report-rapport/p2-en.html#chap5

Policy description: Up to $206 million over five years to support Canadian-made projects that help reduce Canada's GHG emissions. Designed to support projects that can create middle-class jobs for Canadians who work in science and technology, in academia, and at the grassroots community level.

Emissions / Actions covered: Support/increase employment related to emissions reductions.

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/funding-programs/climate-action-awareness-fund.html

Policy description: $55 million fund over three years to support communities to develop local plans that identify high-potential growth organizations and connect employers with training providers to develop and deliver training/work placements to upskill and reskill job seekers to fill jobs in demand. Part of the funding will focus on decarbonization and sustainable jobs for workers in transforming sectors like energy.

Emissions / Actions covered: Prepare Canadian workforce for changing labour market.

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview/emissions-reduction-2030/plan/chapter-2.html#toc2

Policy description: $319 million investment over seven years, starting in 2021-22, to fund research, development, and demonstrations to advance the commercial viability of CCUS technologies through the carbon capture, utilization, and storage stream.

Emissions / Actions covered: Advance viability of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies.

References: https://www.budget.gc.ca/2021/report-rapport/p2-en.html#chap5 https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview/emissions-reduction-2030/plan/chapter-2.html#toc2 https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/science-and-data/funding-partnerships/funding-opportunities/funding-grants-incentives/energy-innovation-program/energy-innovation-program-carbon-capture-utilization-and-storage-stream/23815

Policy description: $9.6 million of funding "over three years, starting in 2021-22, to create a Critical Battery Minerals Centre of Excellence at Natural Resources Canada" to "coordinate federal policy and programs on critical minerals, and work with provincial, territorial, and other partners.". $36.8 million investment "over three years, starting in 2021-22, with $10.9 million in remaining amortization, to Natural Resources Canada, for federal research and development to advance critical battery mineral processing and refining expertise.".

Emissions / Actions covered: Advance research on critical minerals.

References: https://www.budget.gc.ca/2021/report-rapport/p2-en.html#chap5

Policy description: The federal fuel charge, implemented through The Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, will be annually increased by $15/tCO2e after 2022 until the tax reaches $170/tCO2e in 2030 and stays constant at that level thereafter. The federal fuel charge is a backstop policy that applies a tax on fossil fuels in provinces that don't have an equally stringent carbon pricing system. These provinces and territories are Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon and Nunavut. Fuel charge proceeds are returned to households through Canadians' Climate Action Incentive payments on a quarterly basis, starting in 2022. A portion of the proceeds collected through this tax will be returned directly to farmers in backstop provinces, including, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario.

Emissions / Actions covered: Combustion emissions from all sectors, except emissions-intensive trade-exposed industries, in provinces that don't have an equally stringent charge.

References: https://canlii.ca/t/97dt https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/climate-change/pricing-pollution-how-it-will-work/carbon-pollution-pricing-federal-benchmark-information.html https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/climate-change/pricing-pollution-how-it-will-work/putting-price-on-carbon-pollution.html https://www.budget.gc.ca/2021/report-rapport/p2-en.html#chap5 https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/g-11.55/index.html

Policy description: $72.7 million per year to identify emerging skills and workforce trends and to ensure that Canada's skills development policies and programs evolve to align with a rapidly changing labour market.

Emissions / Actions covered: Prepare Canadian workforce for changing labour market.

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview/emissions-reduction-2030/plan/chapter-2.html#toc2

Policy description: Public Services and Procurement Canada will develop new tools, guidelines, and targets to support the adoption of green procurement across the federal government.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase adoption of green procurement across federal government.

References: https://budget.gc.ca/2022/report-rapport/chap3-en.html#2022-1

Policy description: $29.6 million over three years, starting in 2022-23, to Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada to support the co-development of an Indigenous Climate Leadership Agenda to support self-determined action in addressing Indigenous Peoples' climate priorities. The funding will also support the phased implementation of distinctions-based climate strategies.

Emissions / Actions covered: Support co-development of Indigenous Climate Leadership Agenda.

References: https://budget.gc.ca/2022/report-rapport/chap7-en.html#2022-3

Policy description: $36.2 million of funding "over five years, starting in 2021-22, to Environment and Climate Change Canada to develop and apply a climate lens that ensures climate considerations are integrated throughout federal government decision-making. This includes resources to increase economic and emissions modelling capacity.".

Emissions / Actions covered: Ensure climate considerations are integrated throughout federal government decision-making.

References: https://www.budget.gc.ca/2021/report-rapport/p2-en.html#chap5

Policy description: $21.3 million of funding "over five years, starting in 2021-22, and $4.3 million per year ongoing, to Global Affairs Canada for the continuation of the International Business Development Strategy for Clean Technology.".

Emissions / Actions covered: Support clean technology development.

References: https://www.budget.gc.ca/2021/report-rapport/p2-en.html#chap4

Policy description: Investment tax credit for capital investments in carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). The target of this measure is to reduce emissions by at least 15 MtCO2e per year. $2.6 billion dollars will be invested in direct air capture (DAC) and CCUS between 2022 and 2026, and $1.5 billion will be invested annually from 2027 to 2030. Tax credit of 50% of upfront costs for CCUS, 60% for DAC, and 37.5% for related transportation infrastructure.

Emissions / Actions covered: Reduce emissions through carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS).

References: https://www.budget.gc.ca/2021/report-rapport/p2-en.html#chap5 https://budget.gc.ca/2022/report-rapport/chap3-en.html#wb-cont https://www.ey.com/en_gl/tax-alerts/canada-status-of-proposed-federal-investment-tax-credit-for-caarbon-capture-utilization-and-storage https://www.budget.canada.ca/2023/report-rapport/chap3-en.html#a7"

Policy description: $2.2 billion over seven years, starting in 2022-23, to Environment and Climate Change Canada to expand and extend the Low Carbon Economy Fund (LCEF). The LCEF supports projects that help reduce Canada's GHG emissions, generate clean growth, build resilient communities, and create good jobs for Canadians. The LCEF contains two main streams: The Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund: $1.4 billion to provinces and territories that have adopted the Framework to reduce emissions, build resilient communities, and generate good jobs for Canadian. The Low Carbon Economy Challenge: $500 million in funding for GHG-emission-reducing projects. Recipients include provinces, territories, businesses, municipalities, not-for-profits, and Indigenous communities and organizations.

Emissions / Actions covered: Support projects that help reduce GHG emissions, generate clean growth, build resilient communities, and create good jobs.

References: https://budget.gc.ca/2022/report-rapport/chap3-en.html#2022-1 https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/climate-change/low-carbon-economy-fund/what-is-lcef.html

Policy description: $60 million over two years, from the Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund, to target protection of existing wetlands/trees on farms, including through a reverse auction pilot program. $780 million over five years, starting in 2022-23, to Environment and Climate Change Canada to expand the Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund.

Emissions / Actions covered: Protect existing wetlands/trees on farms and expand Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund.

References: https://www.budget.gc.ca/2021/report-rapport/p2-en.html#chap5 https://budget.gc.ca/2022/report-rapport/chap3-en.html#2022-1 https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/environmental-funding/programs/nature-smart-climate-solutions-fund.html

Policy description: $300 million over five years to ensure rural, remote, and Indigenous communities that currently rely on diesel have the opportunity to be powered by clean, reliable energy.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase opportunities for rural, remote, and Indigenous communities to use clean and reliable energy.

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview/emissions-reduction-2030/plan/chapter-2.html#toc2 https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1481305379258/1594737453888

Policy description: $25 million starting in 2022-23, to Natural Resources Canada to establish Regional Strategic Initiatives to work with provinces, territories, and relevant stakeholders to develop net-zero energy plans.

Emissions / Actions covered: Develop net-zero energy plans.

References: https://budget.gc.ca/2022/report-rapport/chap3-en.html#2022-1

Policy description: $960 million over three years to design and deliver training to prepare the workforce for a net-zero emissions economy. Portion of funding allocated to clean energy sector businesses, organizations, and jobs.

Emissions / Actions covered: Prepare Canadian workforce for changing labour market.

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview/emissions-reduction-2030/plan/chapter-2.html#toc2

Policy description: $298 million over three years to help create 90,000 job-training opportunities for foundational and transferable skills training.

Emissions / Actions covered: Prepare Canadian workforce for changing labour market.

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview/emissions-reduction-2030/plan/chapter-2.html#toc2

Policy description: $120.6 million over five years, starting in 2022-23, and $0.5 million ongoing as follows: $69.9 million for Natural Resources Canada to undertake research to minimize waste generated from reactors, support the creation of a fuel supply chain, strengthen international nuclear cooperation agreements, and enhance domestic safety and security policies and practices, and $50.7 million and $0.5 million ongoing, for the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission to build the capacity to regulate small modular reactors and work with international partners on global regulatory harmonization.

Emissions / Actions covered: Support expansion of small modular reactors.

References: https://budget.gc.ca/2022/report-rapport/chap3-en.html#2022-1

Policy description: $94.4 million of funding "over five years, starting in 2021-22, to Environment and Climate Change Canada to increase domestic and international capacity and action to address climate change, enhance clean tech policy capacity, including in support of the Clean Growth Hub, and to fund reporting requirements under the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act," which was established in 2020.

Emissions / Actions covered: Strengthen domestic and international capacity/action to address climate change.

References: https://www.budget.gc.ca/2021/report-rapport/p2-en.html#chap5

Policy description: $40.4 million of funding over three years, starting in 2021-22, to "support feasibility and planning of hydroelectricity and grid interconnection projects in the North. This funding could advance projects, such as the Atlin Hydro Expansion Project in Yukon and the Kivalliq HydroFibre Link Project in Nunavut. Projects will provide clean power to northern communities and help reduce emissions from mining projects." $36 million of funding over three years, starting in 2021-22, through "the Strategic Partnerships Initiative, to build capacity for local, economically-sustainable clean energy projects in First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities and support economic development opportunities." $25 million of funding, in 2021-22, "to the Government of Yukon to support its climate change priorities, in collaboration with Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada." $32.3 million investment over two years, starting in 2022-23, from the expanded Low Carbon Economy Fund to support the Atlin Hydro Expansion project in British Columbia, which will provide clean electricity to the Yukon and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The federal government has previously committed $83.9 million to this project.

Emissions / Actions covered: Support emissions reductions in Northern Canadian communities.

References: https://www.budget.gc.ca/2021/report-rapport/p2-en.html#chap5 https://budget.gc.ca/2022/report-rapport/chap3-en.html#2022-1

Policy description: $185 million to support workers and communities affected by the phase-out of coal. $35 million for the Canada Coal Transition Initiative focused on skills development and economic diversification. $150 million dedicated for infrastructure.

Emissions / Actions covered: Support workers and communities affected by the phase-out of coal.

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview/emissions-reduction-2030/plan/chapter-2.html#toc2

Policy description: $750 million over five years to support startups and to scale-up companies to enable pre-commercial clean technologies to demonstrate feasibility of pre-commercial clean technologies and enable early commercialization efforts.

Emissions / Actions covered: Support clean technology startups.

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview/emissions-reduction-2030/plan/chapter-2.html#toc2

Policy description: Investment tax credit of up to 30%, focused on net-zero technologies, battery storage solutions, and clean hydrogen.

Emissions / Actions covered: Support technologies that reduce emissions.

References: https://www.budget.canada.ca/fes-eea/2022/report-rapport/chap2-en.html#a7 https://www.budget.canada.ca/2023/report-rapport/chap3-en.html#a7

Policy description: $104.6 million of funding "over five years, starting in 2021–22, with $2.8 million in remaining amortization, to Environment and Climate Change Canada to strengthen regulations on greenhouse gas emissions for light- and heavy-duty vehicles and off-road residential equipment, establish national methane regulations for large landfills, and undertake additional actions to reduce and better use waste at these sites."

Emissions / Actions covered: Strengthen regulations governing GHG emissions

References: https://www.budget.gc.ca/2021/report-rapport/p2-en.html#chap5

Policy description: Commitment to implement regulations that will reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector by at least 75% below 2012 levels by 2030. This builds on the federal government's current methane regulations, which seek to reduce methane emissions in the upstream oil and gas sector 40% to 45% below 2012 levels by 2025.

Emissions / Actions covered: Combustion methane emissions from oil and gas production.

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2021/10/canada-confirms-its-support-for-the-global-methane-pledge-and-announces-ambitious-domestic-actions-to-slash-methane-emissions.html https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2018-66/page-1.html#h-858529 https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/canadian-environmental-protection-act-registry/consultation-reducing-methane-emissions-oil-gas-sector.html

Policy description: Eliminate the flow-through share regime for fossil fuel sector activities. This will be done by no longer allowing expenditures related to oil, gas, and coal exploration and development to be renounced to flow-through share investors for flow-through share agreements entered into after March 31, 2023.

Emissions / Actions covered: Prevent expenditures related to activities in the fossil fuel sector.

References: https://budget.gc.ca/2022/report-rapport/chap3-en.html#2022-1

Policy description: The Prime Minister included the following statement in his December 2021 mandate letter to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change: "With the support of the Minister of Natural Resources, cap oil and gas sector emissions at current levels and ensure that the sector makes an ambitious and achievable contribution to meeting the country’s 2030 climate goals." In August 2022, the federal government released a discussion document seeking input on two potential regulatory approaches: 1. The development of a new cap-and-trade system under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999; and 2. The modification of existing carbon pollution pricing systems under the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act. Additionally, the 2030 ERP modelled contribution from 31% reduction in emissions from the oil emissions by 31% from 2005 levels to reach 110 Mt CO2e in 2030.

Emissions / Actions covered: It is not yet clear if this will include upstream and/or downstream emissions, emissions from natural gas transmission pipelines and petroleum refineries, or combustion and direct non-combustion emissions.

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/oil-gas-emissions-cap/options-discussion-paper.html https://pm.gc.ca/en/mandate-letters/2021/12/16/minister-environment-and-climate-change-mandate-letter https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2018-66/page-1.html#h-858529 https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/oil-gas-emissions-cap/options-discussion-paper.html#toc7

Policy description: $675 million to help Canadian onshore oil and gas companies invest in green solutions to continue progress towards reducing methane emissions in the context of COVID-19.

Emissions / Actions covered: Reduce methane emissions.

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview/emissions-reduction-2030/plan/chapter-2.html#toc2

Policy description: $42 million to further position the offshore oil and gas sector as a leader in Canada's transition to a low-carbon future.

Emissions / Actions covered: Reduce emissions from offshore oil and gas industry.

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview/emissions-reduction-2030/plan/chapter-2.html#toc2 https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/science-and-data/funding-partnerships/funding-opportunities/current-funding-opportunities/emissions-reduction-fund/offshore-deployment-program-emissions-reduction-fund/23114#intake-period

Policy description: $33 million to support research, development, and demonstration projects that advance solutions to decarbonize the offshore oil and gas industry.

Emissions / Actions covered: Reduce emissions from offshore oil and gas industry.

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview/emissions-reduction-2030/plan/chapter-2.html#toc2

Policy description: Canada intends to expand coverage and increase the stringency of the methane reduction obligations in the existing federal oil and gas methane regulations. ECCC released a discussion paper in March 2022, which outlines two potential approaches: (1) building upon the current approach, via command-and-control regulation to specify technical solutions that must be implemented to reduce emissions from specific sources; or (2) moving to a performance-based approach, which would place greater emphasis on performance-based objectives, such as maximum emission levels or emission reduction targets.

Emissions / Actions covered: Combustion methane emissions from oil and gas production.

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2021/10/canada-confirms-its-support-for-the-global-methane-pledge-and-announces-ambitious-domestic-actions-to-slash-methane-emissions.html https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2018-66/page-1.html#h-858529 https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/canadian-environmental-protection-act-registry/consultation-reducing-methane-emissions-oil-gas-sector.html

Policy description: Performance-based fuel supply standard requiring primary suppliers (i.e., producers and importers) of gasoline and diesel to achieve at 3.5 gCO2e/MJ reduction in the lifecycle carbon intensity (CI) of their fuels from 2016 CI levels by 2023 and a 14 gCO2e/MJ reduction by 2030. The Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) also create a credit-based compliance market that allows regulated liquid fuel suppliers and voluntary credit generators to trade compliance credits. At the end of each compliance period, regulated suppliers must present sufficient credits to comply with the reduction requirement. Credits can be produced by: • Reducing the CI of their fuel throughout its lifecycle, • Supplying low-carbon fuels (i.e., blending low-carbon fuels such as ethanol into the liquid stream), and/or • Supplying fuel and energy for end-use fuel switching in transport.

Emissions / Actions covered: Emissions Reduction Fund - Offshore RD&D Program

References: https://canlii.ca/t/bgm2 http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2020/2020-12-19/html/reg2-eng.html https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview/actions-healthy-environment-economy.html https://pollution-waste.canada.ca/environmental-protection-registry/regulations/view?Id=1170

Policy description: $199.6 million over five years, starting in 2022-23, and $0.4 million ongoing, to Natural Resources Canada to expand the Green Freight Assessment Program, which will be renamed the Green Freight Program. This will support assessments and retrofits of more vehicles and a greater diversity of fleet and vehicle types.

Emissions / Actions covered: Reduce emissions from freight.

References: https://budget.gc.ca/2022/report-rapport/chap3-en.html#2022-1

Policy description: $2.2 million over five years, starting in 2022-23, to Natural Resources Canada to renew the Greening Government Operations Fleet Program, which will continue to conduct readiness assessments of federal buildings required to facilitate the transition of the federal vehicle fleet to zero-emission vehicles.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase the use of ZEVs.

References: https://budget.gc.ca/2022/report-rapport/chap3-en.html#2022-1 https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/buildings/nrcans-greening-government-services/federal-vehicles-fleets/20053

Policy description: $547.5 million over four years, starting in 2022-23, to Transport Canada to launch a new purchase inventive program for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase the use of ZEVs.

References: https://budget.gc.ca/2022/report-rapport/chap3-en.html#2022-1 https://tc.canada.ca/en/road-transportation/innovative-technologies/zero-emission-vehicles/medium-heavy-duty-zero-emission-vehicles

Policy description: $200 million to retrofit large trucks currently on the road to cut pollution now.

Emissions / Actions covered: Reduce emissions from large trucks.

References: https://liberal.ca/our-platform/zero-emissions-vehicles/ https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/canadian-environmental-protection-act-registry/heavy-duty-vehicle-engines-zero-emission-future-discussion-paper.html

Policy description: $500 million from Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) for large-scale urban and commercial zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) charging and refuelling infrastructure. Canada Infrastructure Bank will support federal government with adding 50,000 ZEV charging infrastructure to Canada's network.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase the use of ZEVs.

References: https://budget.gc.ca/2022/report-rapport/chap3-en.html#2022-1 https://cib-bic.ca/en/sectors/green-infrastructure/

Policy description: $227.9 million of funding "over eight years, starting in 2023-24, to the Treasury Board Secretariat to implement a Low-Carbon Fuel Procurement Program within the Greening Government Fund" to support the development of "low-emission marine and aviation fuels." The intention of this spending is to encourage industry development of more clean fuels for federal domestic air and marine travel as federal procurement continues to "prioritize the use of lower carbon materials, fuels, and processes."

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase the development of low-emission marine and aviation fuels.

References: https://www.budget.gc.ca/2021/report-rapport/p2-en.html#chap5

Policy description: $14.9 billion investment "over eight years, starting in 2021-22, for public transit projects across Canada," which will include "new permanent funding of $3 billion per year for communities across Canada, beginning in 2026-27" to support the development of "new subway lines, light-rail transit and streetcars, electric buses, active transportation infrastructure, and improved rural transit."

Emissions / Actions covered: Improve public transit.

References: https://www.budget.gc.ca/2021/report-rapport/p2-en.html#chap6 https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/transit-transport/index-eng.html

Policy description: $33.8 million over five years, starting in 2022-23, with $42.1 million in remaining amortization, to Transport Canada to work with provinces and territories to develop and harmonize regulations and to conduct safety testing for long-haul zero-emission trucks.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase the use of long-haul zero-emission trucks.

References: https://budget.gc.ca/2022/report-rapport/chap3-en.html#2022-1

Policy description: Invest an additional $150 million over three years in charging and refueling stations across Canada, as announced in the 2020 Fall Economic Statement.

Emissions / Actions covered: Combustion emissions from light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty vehicles.

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2021/12/government-launches-consultations-on-commitment-to-require-all-new-cars-sold-in-canada-be-zero-emission-by-2035.html https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/canadian-environmental-protection-act-registry/zero-emission-future-light-duty-vehicles.html http://www.legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/document/cr/A-33.02,%20r.%201/ http://www2.publicationsduquebec.gouv.qc.ca/dynamicSearch/telecharge.php?type=1&file=105485.pdf https://tc.canada.ca/en/road-transportation/innovative-technologies/zero-emission-vehicles/canada-s-zero-emission-vehicle-zev-sales-targets

Policy description: $1.7 billion over five years, starting in 2022-23, with $0.8 million in remaining amortization, to Transport Canada to extend the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program until March 2025. Eligibility under the program will also be broadened to support the purchase of more vehicle models, including more vans, trucks, and SUVs, which will help make ZEVs more affordable. Rebate of up to $5,000 to offset the purchase price of a ZEV.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase the use of ZEVs.

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview/emissions-reduction-2030/plan/chapter-2.html#toc2 https://tc.canada.ca/en/road-transportation/innovative-technologies/zero-emission-vehicles/light-duty-zero-emission-vehicles/eligible-vehicles

Policy description: $56.1 million of funding "over five years, starting in 2021-22, with $16.3 million in remaining amortization and $13 million per year ongoing, to Measurement Canada to develop and implement, in coordination with international partners such as the United States, a set of codes and standards for retail ZEV charging and fuelling stations. This would include accreditation and inspection frameworks needed to ensure the standards are adhered to at Canada’s vast network of charging and refuelling stations".

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase the use of ZEVs.

References: https://www.budget.gc.ca/2021/report-rapport/p2-en.html#chap5

Policy description: $400 million over five years, starting in 2022-23, to Natural Resources Canada to fund the deployment of zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) charging infrastructure in suburban and remote communities through the Zero-Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP).

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase the use of ZEVs.

References: https://budget.gc.ca/2022/report-rapport/chap3-en.html#2022-1

Policy description: Commitment to align light-duty performance standards with the most stringent standards in North America.

Emissions / Actions covered: Combustion emissions from light-duty vehicles.

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2021/12/government-launches-consultations-on-commitment-to-require-all-new-cars-sold-in-canada-be-zero-emission-by-2035.html https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/canadian-environmental-protection-act-registry/zero-emission-future-light-duty-vehicles.html http://www.legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/document/cr/A-33.02,%20r.%201/ http://www2.publicationsduquebec.gouv.qc.ca/dynamicSearch/telecharge.php?type=1&file=105485.pdf https://tc.canada.ca/en/road-transportation/innovative-technologies/zero-emission-vehicles/canada-s-zero-emission-vehicle-zev-sales-targets

Policy description: In the Healthy Environment and Healthy Economy plan, the federal government announced its intent to "further improve the efficiency of heavy duty vehicles standards for post-2025 by aligning with the most stringent standards in North America – whether at the United States federal or state level." The federal government also expressed interest in developing an emissions standard for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, similar to California’s, which is the currently most stringent standard for heavy-duty vehicles in North America.

Emissions / Actions covered: Combustion emissions from on-road medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (excluding transit buses).

References: https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/eccc/documents/pdf/climate-change/climate-plan/healthy_environment_healthy_economy_plan.pdf https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/eccc/documents/pdf/cepa/21199_HDV%20Discussion%20Document_Dec%2016_MinO%20Approved_Final_EN.pdf https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2021/12/government-launches-consultations-on-commitment-to-require-all-new-cars-sold-in-canada-be-zero-emission-by-2035.html https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/barcu/regact/2019/zepcert/froattb.pdf https://globaldrivetozero.org/2021/11/09/landmark-commitment-at-cop26-countries-subnational-governments-vehicle-manufacturers-and-fleets-target-100-zero-emission-new-truck-and-bus-sales-by-2040-10-nov-2021/ Global Commercial Drive To Zero Program — Landmark commitment at COP26: Countries, subnational governments, vehicle manufacturers and fleets target 100% zero-emission new truck and bus sales by 2040 | 10 Nov 2021 (globaldrivetozero.org) https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/barcu/regact/2019/act2019/fro2.pdf

Policy description: Commitment to develop a zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate for new light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty vehicles, similar to those in California. The currently proposed mandatory sales targets for light-duty vehicles are at least 20% by 2026, 60% by 2030 and 100% in 2035. The current proposed target for medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicle sales is 35% ZEV sales by 2030 and 100% by 2040, in selected medium- and heavy-duty categories, based on feasibility. The prospect of adding additional interim targets and the mechanism for mandating the sales targets are still under discussion.

Emissions / Actions covered: Combustion emissions from light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty vehicles.

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2021/12/government-launches-consultations-on-commitment-to-require-all-new-cars-sold-in-canada-be-zero-emission-by-2035.html https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/canadian-environmental-protection-act-registry/zero-emission-future-light-duty-vehicles.html http://www.legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/document/cr/A-33.02,%20r.%201/ http://www2.publicationsduquebec.gouv.qc.ca/dynamicSearch/telecharge.php?type=1&file=105485.pdf https://tc.canada.ca/en/road-transportation/innovative-technologies/zero-emission-vehicles/canada-s-zero-emission-vehicle-zev-sales-targets

Policy description: Businesses can receive a tax write-off of up to 100% when purchasing a zero-emission vehicle before 2024. The tax write-off rate declines to 75% in 2024, 25% in 2025, and 0% in 2028.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase the use of ZEVs.

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-return/completing-a-tax-return/deductions-credits-expenses/line-22900-other-employment-expenses/capital-cost-allowance/classes-depreciable-properties/zero-emission-vehicles.html https://tc.canada.ca/en/road-transportation/innovative-technologies/zero-emission-vehicles/incentives-purchasing-zero-emission-vehicles

Policy description: $20 million over five years to incentivize developing and deploying innovative new solutions to reduce food waste across the supply chain.

Emissions / Actions covered: Reduce food waste.

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview/emissions-reduction-2030/plan/chapter-2.html#toc2 https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2022/06/food-waste-reduction-challenge-finalists-for-the-business-models-streams.html

Policy description: Commitment to "develop new federal regulations to increase the number of landfills that collect and treat their methane, and ensure that landfills already operating these systems make improvements to collect all they can." These new regulations are expected to reduce emissions by approximately 6 Mt annually by 2030.

Emissions / Actions covered: Non-combustion methane emissions from waste.

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/canadian-environmental-protection-act-registry/reducing-methane-emissions-canada-municipal-solid-waste-landfills-discussion.html

Policy description: Budget 2022 announced the government’s intention to create the Canada Growth Fund (CGF)— to be capitalized with $15 billion. The Fall Economic Statement outlined the design, operations, and investment strategy of the CGF. The CGF will make investments that attract private sector investment in Canadian businesses and projects to help seize the opportunities provided by a net-zero economy. CGF investments will help meet the following national economic policy goals: 1. Reduce emissions and achieve Canada’s climate targets; 2. Accelerate the deployment of key technologies, such as low-carbon hydrogen and CCUS 3. Scale up companies that will create jobs, drive productivity and clean growth, and encourage the retention of intellectual property in Canada; and 4. Capitalize on Canada’s natural resources and strengthen critical supply chains to secure Canada’s future economic and environmental well-being

Emissions / Actions covered: Advance commercialization and scale-up of clean technologies

References: https://www.budget.gc.ca/fes-eea/2022/doc/gf-fc-en.pdf https://www.budget.gc.ca/fes-eea/2022/report-rapport/FES-EEA-2022-en.pdf https://www.budget.canada.ca/fes-eea/2022/report-rapport/chap2-en.html

Policy description: Investment tax credit of 15-40% of eligible expenses on equipment for hydrogen projects. Hydrogen produced using electrolysis or from natural gas with CCUS are eligible. The rate of the credit depends on the carbon intensity of the hydrogen, calculated using the Government of Canada's Fuel Life Cycle Assessment model.

Emissions / Actions covered: Encourage low-carbon hydrogen production

References: https://www.budget.canada.ca/fes-eea/2022/report-rapport/chap2-en.html#a7 https://www.budget.canada.ca/2023/report-rapport/chap3-en.html#a7

Policy description: In Budget 2022, the government proposed to provide up to $3.8 billion in support over eight years starting in 2022-23 to implement Canada’s first Critical Minerals Strategy. The government is committed to launch a strategy that will help advance the development of critical mineral resources and value chains that will power the green economy.

Emissions / Actions covered: Support investments in critical minerals

References: https://www.budget.gc.ca/fes-eea/2022/report-rapport/FES-EEA-2022-en.pdf https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/climate-change-adapting-impacts-and-reducing-emissions/canadas-green-future/clean-growth-programs/20254

Policy description: The 2022 Fall Economic Statement proposes to provide $250 million over five years, starting in 2023-24, to Employment and Social Development Canada to help ensure Canadian workers can thrive in a changing global economy. Specific measures include: 1. The Sustainable Jobs Training Centre: The Centre would bring together workers, unions, employers, and training institutions across the country to examine the skills of the labour force today, forecast future skills requirements, and develop curriculum, micro-credentials, and on-site learning 2. A new sustainable jobs stream under the Union Training and Innovation Program: The Union Training and Innovation Program supports union-based apprenticeship training in the skilled trades. Funded projects through this stream would support unions in leading the development of green skills training for workers in the trades. 3. The Sustainable Jobs Secretariat: The Sustainable Jobs Secretariat would be a one-stop shop for workers and employers, providing the most up to date information on federal programs, funding, and services across government departments as Canada works to build a low-carbon economy

Emissions / Actions covered: Prepare Canadian workforce for changing labour market.

References: https://www.budget.gc.ca/fes-eea/2022/report-rapport/FES-EEA-2022-en.pdf

Policy description: The new $250 million OHPA Grant will help households move from home heating oil to electric heat pumps. The Grant will provide up to $10,000 to cover heat pump purchases, electrical upgrades, and removal of oil tanks and it is designed to benefit low-to-median-income Canadian households. Eligible homeowners will be able to combine the Grant with funding from existing federal, provincial, territorial, and utility programs.

Emissions / Actions covered: Support low-to-median income household heatpump adoption

References: https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2022/11/making-home-heating-more-affordable-for-canadians-while-fighting-climate-change.html; https://natural-resources.canada.ca/energy-efficiency/homes/canada-greener-homes-initiative/oil-heat-pump-affordability-program-part-the-canada-greener-homes-initiative/24775

Policy description: $6.3 billion over between 2024-2028, and $19.4 billion from 2028 to 2035 to support investments in clean electricity. Budget 2023 announced a 15 percent refundable tax credit is available to investments in non-emitting electricity generation systems (wind, concentrated solar, solar photovoltaic, hydro (including large-scale), wave, tidal, and small modular and large-scale nuclear), abated natural gas, electricity storage, and equipment for the transmissions of electricity between provinces and territories.

Emissions / Actions covered: Support and accelerate clean electricity investment in Canada

References: https://www.budget.canada.ca/2023/pdf/budget-2023-en.pdf

Policy description: $3.0 billion over 13 years starting in 2023-24 to NRCan to recapitalize the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program, renew the smart grid program, and create new investments and capitalize on offshore wind, paritcularly in offshore wind

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase investments in renewable electricity generation and grid modernization.

References: https://www.budget.canada.ca/2023/pdf/budget-2023-en.pdf

Policy description: When concluding agreements with investors, the Canada Growth Fund may sign "contracts for difference" that guarantee the future price of carbon or a commodity, like hydrogen. These contracts give investors more certainty that they will make a return on the investment. If the price does not rise as agreed, the government would pay the investor the difference. The Government of Canada will also hold consultations about a "broad-based approach" to carbon contracts for difference. These contracts might focus on guaranteeing the future price of carbon, providing more certainty that the carbon price will rise as currently scheduled.

Emissions / Actions covered: Various

References: https://www.budget.canada.ca/fes-eea/2022/report-rapport/chap2-en.html https://www.budget.canada.ca/fes-eea/2022/report-rapport/chap2-en.html

Policy description: Investment tax credit of up to 30% for capital spending related to the manufacturing of specified clean technologies or the processing of critical minerals

Emissions / Actions covered: Incentivize domestic manufacturing of clean technologies

References: https://www.budget.canada.ca/2023/report-rapport/chap3-en.html#a7

Policy description: Manufacturers of specified zero-emission technologies are eligible for a halved corporate income tax rate, either of 9% at the general rate or of 4.5% at the small business rate. The reduced rate begins to phase down in 2032 and expires in 2034.

Emissions / Actions covered: Support manufacturers of specified zero-emission technologies

References: https://www.budget.canada.ca/2021/report-rapport/p2-en.html#chap5 https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/programs/consultations/2021/tax-reduction-zero-emission-technology-manufacturing.html https://www.budget.canada.ca/2023/report-rapport/chap3-en.html

Policy description: Investment tax credit of up to 30% for exploration expenditures renounced to flow-through share investors related to fifteen specified minerals

Emissions / Actions covered: Incentivize the exploration and development of critical minerals in Canada

References: https://www.budget.canada.ca/2022/report-rapport/chap2-en.html#wb-cont https://www.budget.canada.ca/fes-eea/2022/report-rapport/chap2-en.html https://www.budget.canada.ca/2023/report-rapport/chap3-en.html#a7

Policy description: Budget 2023 proposed to create a Green Shipping Corridor Program. The program would receive $165.4 million over seven years to reduce emissions and environmental harm from marine shipping. It appears that the program will include spending on lower-emitting vessels and shore power technology.

Emissions / Actions covered: Emissions from marine shipping

References: https://www.budget.canada.ca/2023/report-rapport/chap4-en.html#a13

Policy description: $1 billion over six years announced in budget 2022 combined with $500 million from existing program funding to support critical minerals projects and the growth of the solar industry.

Emissions / Actions covered: Support investments in programs related to innovation, clean technologies, and critical minerals

References: https://www.budget.canada.ca/2023/pdf/budget-2023-en.pdf; https://www.budget.canada.ca/2022/home-accueil-en.html

Policy description: Funding to several carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects, including the Shell Canada Energy Quest Project and the Alberta Carbon Trunk Line, reducing emissions by up to 2.76 Mt annually.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase captured emissions from oil sands upgrading.

References: https://www.alberta.ca/carbon-capture-utilization-and-storage-funded-projects-and-reports.aspx

Policy description: Restriction on GHG emissions to 100 MtCO2e annually from all oil sands sites combined. Oil sands sites include buildings, equipment and machinery, vehicles, and other infrastructure that are necessary for the operations of an oil sands site. Implementing regulations are not yet in place.

Emissions / Actions covered: Emissions from oil sands production. Excludes emissions from cogeneration and upgrading, emissions from prescribed experimental schemes, emissions from prescribed primary production, and emissions from prescribed enhanced recovery.

References: https://www.alberta.ca/climate-oilsands-emissions.aspx#:~:text=Alberta%20will%20transition%20to%20an,to%20oil%20sands%20GHG%20emissions.&text=A%20legislated%20emissions%20limit%20on,cogeneration%20and%20new%20upgrading%20capacity https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/fdcdd552-965f-4371-bc3f-5d29140df4b0#:~:text=The%20Act%20establishes%20a%20100,electric%20energy%20portion%20of%20cogeneration.

Policy description: Regulation requiring 30% of electricity produced in Alberta come from renewable sources by 2030. Interim targets of 15% by 2022, 20% by 2025, and 26% by 2028 have been established.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase renewable electricity generation.

References: https://www.qp.alberta.ca/1266.cfm?page=r16p5.cfm&leg_type=Acts&isbncln=9780779814060

Policy description: Industrial carbon pricing and emission trading system, which replaced the Specified Gas Emitters Regulation (2007-2017) and the Carbon Competitiveness Incentive Regulation (2018-2019). The Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) Regulation applies to facilities emitting over 100,000 tCO2e annually in any year since 2016. There are also options for facilities below the threshold to opt in to the TIER program under certain conditions. The regulation establishes performance-level benchmarks. TIER facilities meet the federal benchmark and are exempt from paying the federal fuel charge. TIER applies to about 60% of Alberta's emissions. Regulated facilities may 1) reduce emissions beyond the required benchmark to earn credits, 2) pay a prescribed price to emit, 3) utilize emission performance credits, 4) utilize the Alberta Emission Offsets system. The cost of credits is set at $40/credit for 2021 and $50/credit for 2022.

Emissions / Actions covered: Direct emissions from industrial facilities emitting over 100,000 tCO2e per year.

References: https://www.alberta.ca/technology-innovation-and-emissions-reduction-regulation.aspx https://open.alberta.ca/publications/2019_133

Policy description: Under the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) Regulation, emission offsets are a regulatory compliance option for large industrial emitters. Emission offsets are generated voluntarily in sectors including agriculture, renewable energy, waste management, and oil and gas.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase carbon sequestration through emissions reduction compliance.

References: https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-emission-offset-system.aspx

Policy description: Target to transition away from coal-fired electricity by 2023.

Emissions / Actions covered: Combustion emissions from coal-powered electricity.

References: https://www.alberta.ca/climate-coal-electricity.aspx#:~:text=Alberta's%20will%20be%20fully%20transitioned,are%20increasingly%20driving%20investment%20decisions.

Policy description: A methane reduction target of 45% by 2025 using regulation, market-based programs, and investments. Addresses common sources of methane emissions in the upstream oil and gas industry, and puts forth changes in measuring, monitoring, and reporting on methane emissions.

Emissions / Actions covered: Combustion methane emissions from upstream oil and gas facilities.

References: https://www.alberta.ca/climate-methane-emissions.aspx

Policy description: A partnership between the Government of Alberta, Rural Municipalities of Alberta, and Alberta Municipalities to support emission reductions and energy savings initiatives in municipalities, schools, and communities. Provides funding and capacity-building services.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase energy efficiency of municipal, community, and school buildings and reduce their emissions.

References: https://mccac.ca/

Policy description: In 2017, approximately 270 vehicles registered in Alberta were equipped with new-generation wide-base single tires (NGWBST), resulting in fuel savings of 10% per vehicle. This project issues annual fleet permits to companies interested in using NGWBST on provincial highways at loads equivalent to dual tire configurations (9100 kg for single axle, 17,000 kg for tandem axle).

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase energy efficiency of vehicles registered in Alberta.

References: https://rmalberta.com/news/information-regarding-new-generation-wide-base-single-tires/

Policy description: $2.1 billion received from the Federal Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, to be used for public transit from 2018-2028, in particular for municipalities with existing transit authorities.

Emissions / Actions covered: Improve and expand existing public transportation networks.

References: https://www.alberta.ca/ICIP-public-transit.aspx

Policy description: Performance standard requiring minimum 5% qualifying renewable alcohol content in gasoline, and 2% qualifying bio-based diesel in diesel fuel sold by fuel suppliers.

Emissions / Actions covered: Combustion emissions from gasoline and diesel fuel for transportation.

References: https://www.canlii.org/en/ab/laws/regu/alta-reg-29-2010/latest/alta-reg-29-2010.html

Policy description: $131 million in funding to support the emission reductions efforts of large industrial emitters. Example recipients include: Advantage Energy's Glacier Gas Plant Carbon Capture and Storage and Waste Heat Recovery in Hythe, Ember Resource's Ember Engine Emissions Reduction Program at multiple facilities throughout east/central Alberta, and Imperial Oil's Kearl ConDex Full Scale Oil Sands Mine Installations in Fort McMurray.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase emission reductions from large industrial emitters.

References: https://www.alberta.ca/industrial-energy-efficiency-carbon-capture-utilization-and-storage.aspx

Policy description: $55 million in funding from the Government of Alberta to Emission Reduction Alberta’s Energy Savings for Business program to support funding for emissions-reducing industrial and commercial projects in small and medium-sized facilities.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase energy efficiency and support fuel switching for technologies in small and medium industrial and commercial facilities.

References: https://www.eralberta.ca/energy-savings-for-business/

Policy description: $58 million in funding for 20 projects worth more than $155 million. These projects support innovative emission reductions in the natural gas sector. An estimated 1 MT of GHG reductions could result from these innovations. Funding comes from carbon pricing payments made through the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) fund.

Emissions / Actions covered: Support R&D projects to reduce emissions in the upstream and downstream oil and gas sector.

References: https://www.eralberta.ca/funding-technology/natural-gas-challenge-unlocking-innovation-across-albertas-value-chain/

Policy description: A voluntary financing program for municipalities that reduces the upfront loan repayment costs for energy efficiency upgrades. To qualify, municipalities must pass a local bylaw. Subsequently, delivery and administration is led by Energy Efficiency Alberta. In order to be eligible, projects must focus on energy efficiency, on-site renewables, insulation upgrades, or high-efficiency heating.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase energy efficiency of existing buildings and increase their use of renewable energy.

References: https://www.alberta.ca/clean-energy-improvement-program.aspx

Policy description: A funding program for agricultural producers that covers 30% to 50% of eligible expenses (up to $100,000) for investments intended to support sustainable agricultural production, carbon emission mitigation, and reduction of the risks of water contamination. Eligible expenses may include: innovative solutions to addressing environmental impacts of agriculture, improved pesticide and nutrient management, riparian management, and waste management.

Emissions / Actions covered: Provide investment support for active producers or commercial manure applicators in Alberta with a valid Environmental Farm Plan.

References: https://cap.alberta.ca/CAP/program/STEW_PROD

Policy description: Policies in development to increase the use of low-carbon and renewable materials in all government buildings, beginning with the establishment of embodied carbon targets, and the development of a Low Carbon Building Materials Strategy by 2023.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase use of low-carbon and renewable materials in all government buildings.

References: https://unfccc.int/documents/209928

Policy description: The BC Energy Step Code is an optional compliance pathway within the BC Building Code that local governments may use to require or incentivize increased building efficiency standards for new buildings. These updated optional standards consist of increased energy performance standards compared to the existing BC Building Code of 20% more energy efficiency by 2022, 40% more energy efficiency by 2027, and 80% more energy efficiency by 2032 (net-zero energy ready standard).

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase energy efficiency of new buildings.

References: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/construction-industry/building-codes-standards/energy-efficiency

Policy description: Announced in 2021, these carbon pollution standards will be added to the BC Building Code. These standards will begin on a voluntary basis in collaboration with local governments and will then be phased in as mandatory provincial regulations after 2023. These standards will be performance based, with various compliance pathways such as options for electrification, utilizing low-carbon fuels (such as renewable natural gas) or implementing low-carbon district energy.

Emissions / Actions covered: Combustion emissions from all new buildings.

References: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/climate-change/planning-and-action https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/climate-change/clean-buildings

Policy description: Efficiency standards of 100% efficiency required for newly sold and installed space- and water-heating equipment after 2030.

Emissions / Actions covered: Improve efficiency of newly sold and installed space- and water-heating equipment.

References: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/climate-change/planning-and-action https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/climate-change/clean-buildings

Policy description: Programs offering incentives for energy efficiency measures in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. CleanBC Better Homes programs include rebates for households including the Indigenous Community Heat Pump Incentive (funding for heat pump installation in residential and community buildings in Indigenous communities), rebates for heat pumps, support for electric service upgrades, and new construction programs for the construction of high-performance electric homes. The Better Buildings program provides incentives for commercial buildings including: support for upgrades, support for heating equipment conversions, low-interest financing and ISO 50001 incentive (co-managed with federal government), and implementation of energy management systems in industrial facilities.

Emissions / Actions covered: Improve energy efficiency of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.

References: https://unfccc.int/documents/209928 https://betterbuildingsbc.ca/ https://betterhomesbc.ca/

Policy description: Regularly updated standards for products that use or control energy. Regulated devices include: windows, appliances, space heaters, water heaters, lighting, and some types of industrial equipment.

Emissions / Actions covered: Ensure high efficiency of products that use or control energy.

References: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/electricity-alternative-energy/energy-efficiency-conservation/policy-regulations/standards

Policy description: The Charter is a voluntary agreement between provincial and municipal governments to work towards carbon-neutral corporate operations and develop more energy-efficient communities. The charter has been signed by 187 of 189 municipalities and regional districts in British Columbia.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase energy efficiency and reduce combustion emissions associated with local government corporate operations.

References: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/local-governments/climate-action/bc-climate-action-charter

Policy description: A financing program reducing upfront loan repayment costs for energy retrofits. Annual improvement payments are tied to a specific property rather than an individual, and are paid through local government property taxes.

Emissions / Actions covered: Support energy retrofits for existing residential and commercial buildings.

References: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/climate-change/planning-and-action

Policy description: A program to increase availability of home energy and efficiency data by including energy efficiency ratings in British Columbia home sale listings.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase the availability of energy efficiency data for B.C. home sales.

References: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/climate-change/planning-and-action

Policy description: An innovation fund supporting research, demonstration and development of low-carbon building materials, construction methods and building components to increase affordability and accessibility.

Emissions / Actions covered: Support R&D into low-carbon construction components and processes.

References: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/climate-change/clean-buildings

Policy description: Provincial Sales Tax (PST) exemption on heat pumps and an increase to 12% PST on heating equipment that uses fossil fuels. Effective April 1, 2022.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase use of low-carbon-emission space heating technology, primarily heat pumps.

References: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/climate-change/clean-buildings

Policy description: A refundable income tax credit for up to 5% of qualifying expenditures spent on qualifying retrofits to improve energy efficiency. Effective April 1, 2022 until April 1, 2025. This credit is intended to reduce energy use intensity in qualifying buildings (mainly MURB and commercial). Qualifying expenditures include HVAC systems, fans, lighting, water-heating equipment, pumps, and permitting.

Emissions / Actions covered: Improve energy efficiency of eligible commercial and multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs).

References: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/income-taxes/corporate/credits/clean-buildings

Policy description: A 20% discount on standard industrial hydro rates to support industrial electrification. This new BC Hydro rate is available to eligible industrial customers developing clean industry or investing in new electrified equipment, or to new customers using electricity instead of fossil fuels. The discounted rate is available for 5 years and will phase back to the standard industrial rate by year eight.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase electrification of industrial equipment and facilities.

References: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021PREM0006-000153

Policy description: A regulatory policy framework to guide the deployment of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies. The current regime requires that proponents obtain storage and disposal rights and approval for CCS operations, as indicated in amendments made to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Act (PNGA) and the Oil and Gas Activities Act (OGAA)

Emissions / Actions covered: Combustion emissions from industry, such as oil and gas, pulp and paper, and cement.

References: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/climate-change/planning-and-action https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/farming-natural-resources-and-industry/natural-gas-oil/ccs/ccs_rpf_discussion_paper_jan_2014.pdf

Policy description: A program that reinvests a portion of carbon tax revenue above $30/t into low-carbon technologies to support GHG reductions and competitiveness in industry. This program is expected to reduce emissions by 2.5 MtCO2e by 2030. The program has returned over $180 million in incentive payments to the low-carbon industry. The program is comprised of the CleanBC Industry Fund and the CleanBC Industrial Incentive Program.

Emissions / Actions covered: Support GHG reductions and competitiveness in industry.

References: https://cleanbc.gov.bc.ca/ https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/climate-change/industry/cleanbc-industry-fund/about

Policy description: A five-year program providing conditional incentives to cement producers to utilize renewables in their fuel mix, procure long-term renewable fuel supply contracts, and meet or beat new emissions intensity benchmarks.

Emissions / Actions covered: Reduce combustion emissions from cement production.

References: https://unfccc.int/documents/209928

Policy description: New large industrial facilities must submit plans to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, as well as demonstrate their alignment with 2030 and 2040 provincial interim targets. Policy details are under development

Emissions / Actions covered: Emissions from new large industrial facilities.

References: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/climate-change/planning-and-action https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/climate-change/industry

Policy description: $84 million in federal green infrastructure funding allocated to support industrial electricity consumers who are switching from carbon-based fuels to electricity. Funding covers 50% of eligible costs, including planning and construction of new electrical connections for up to $15 million.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase electrification (transition away from carbon-based fuels) by large industrial BC Hydro customers.

References: https://www.bchydro.com/powersmart/business/programs/electrification-fund.html?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=redirect&utm_content=electrificationfund

Policy description: Emissions reporting requirement for industrial operations with a total amount of attributable emissions that are greater than or equal to 10,000 tCO2e, not including CO2 produced from biomass.

Emissions / Actions covered: All emissions (including biomass) from facilities that produce >10 kt CO2e emissions annually

References: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/lc/statreg/249_2015#ScheduleA

Policy description: Planned introduction of a GHG emissions cap to require gas utilities to reduce emissions to 6 MtCO2e annually by 2030. There is expected to be flexibility in how utilities may meet this target.

Emissions / Actions covered: Combustion emissions from natural gas supplied by utilities (excluding the oil and gas sector).

References: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/climate-change/planning-and-action

Policy description: The aim of the cap will be to meet the provincial oil and gas emission target

Emissions / Actions covered: Unclear whether the cap will focus on upstream oil and gas emissions only or will include emissions from transmission, refining and distribution.

References: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023PREM0018-000326

Policy description: The framework consists of four actions that are intended to meet the province's 2030 emissions reduction targets for the oil and gas sector: requiring LNG facilities in or entering the environmental assessment process to have a "credible" plan to be net zero by 2030; a regulatory emissions cap for the sector; a Clean Energy and Major Projects Office to support "clean energy projects"; and a BC Hydro task force to help plan a clean electricity system.

Emissions / Actions covered: Emissions from oil and gas extraction, processing and refining, and transportation emissions from pipelines.

References: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023PREM0018-000326

Policy description: The carbon tax applies to the purchase and use of fossil fuels and covers approximately 70% of provincial greenhouse gas emissions. The Province has committed to meeting or exceeding the federal carbon price backstop of $170/tonne by 2030. Revenues are recycled to provide carbon tax relief, maintain industry competitiveness, and support green initiatives.

Emissions / Actions covered: Combustion emissions from fossil fuel use.

References: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/climate-change/clean-economy/carbon-tax#:~:text=Approach%20to%20Carbon%20Pricing,%2450%20per%20tCO2e.&text=To%20align%20with%20the%20change,child%20effective%20July%201%2C%202022

Policy description: In 2023, the province announced that it would establish a new output-based pricing system for large stationary sources of GHGs. The program will come into force on 1 April 2024 and is intended to bring the province's carbon price for heavy emitters in line with the revised federal benchmark for carbon pricing. The system will be modeled on the federal Output-Based Pricing System Regulations.

Emissions / Actions covered: Emissions from large industrial emitters

References: https://www.bcbudget.gov.bc.ca/2023/pdf/2023_Budget_and_Fiscal_Plan.pdf

Policy description: A $50 million Carbon Neutral Capital Program to support public sector initiatives to reduce emissions and achieve energy efficiency.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase efficiency and reduce emissions associated with public sector initiatives.

References: https://unfccc.int/documents/209928

Policy description: Carbon-neutral public sector targets under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Act requiring the provincial government, including provincial ministries and agencies, schools, colleges, universities, health authorities and Crown corporations, to become carbon neutral by 2010 and report annually on actions taken towards carbon neutrality. Public sector operations have been carbon neutral from 2010 to 2021, and public sector emissions in 2021 were approximately 13% lower than 2010.

Emissions / Actions covered: Combustion emissions from public sector operations.

References: https://unfccc.int/documents/209928 https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/climate-change/public-sector

Policy description: A retrofit program for existing government facilities, and a plan to ensure all new government facilities have 100% clean energy.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase energy efficiency of existing government facilities and ensure new government buildings use 100% clean energy.

References: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2019CITZ0041-001354

Policy description: $97 million since 2008 towards clean energy initiatives including research and development, clean technology investments, and energy efficiency programs. Supports British Columbia's energy and GHG reduction priorities to advance clean energy.

Emissions / Actions covered: Expand clean-energy initiatives.

References: https://unfccc.int/documents/209928

Policy description: This act sets out targets for British Columbia's emission reductions (33% reduction from 2007 emissions for 2020 and 80% reduction from 2007 emissions by 2050) and targets for carbon neutrality in the public sector. The Act also requires the establishment of sectoral and interim emission reduction targets.

Emissions / Actions covered: Combustion emissions from public sector operations.

References: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/07042_01

Policy description: A regulation that establishes mechanisms to meet performance standards listed in the Schedule to the Greenhouse Gas Industrial Reporting and Control Act (GGIRCA). Establishes a BC Carbon Registry, which enables the issuance, transfer, and retirement of compliance units to be used by regulated operations listed in the Schedule to GGIRCA, voluntary purchasers, or the Government of British Columbia. It also establishes the requirements for developing offset projects and issuing emission offset units, which must be independently validated and verified respectively.

Emissions / Actions covered: Combustion and non-combustion emissions from liquefied natural gas operations.

References: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/lc/statreg/250_2015

Policy description: The GHG Reduction (Clean Energy) Regulation was amended in 2016 to support initiatives to increase the clean electricity supply to meet demand from the upstream oil and gas sector. The regulation increases the competitiveness of electricity compared to natural gas in upstream oil and gas infrastructure by allowing BC Hydro to provide incentives to bridge the cost difference.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase the clean electricity supply for the upstream oil and gas sector.

References: https://unfccc.int/documents/209928

Policy description: This act implements a carbon intensity limit of 0.16 tCO2e per tonne of liquefied natural gas (LNG) produced in LNG facilities. Apart from reducing emissions to align with the benchmark, possible compliance pathways are to purchase or create offset units through emission offset projects and to purchase funded units from the Government of British Columbia at $25/tCO2e. The revenue from the purchase of funded units flows into a technology fund.

Emissions / Actions covered: Combustion and non-combustion emissions from liquefied natural gas operations producing commercial-scale LNG.

References: https://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/14029_01#division_d0e811 https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2015ENV0084-002116

Policy description: An oil and gas sectoral target of reducing emissions 33% to 38% below 2007 levels as required under the Climate Change Accountability Act. The Government of British Columbia announced an Industrial Climate Program (2023) as the primary mechanism to meet this target.

Emissions / Actions covered: Emissions from oil and gas extraction, processing and refining, and transportation emissions from pipelines.

References: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/climate-change/planning-and-action

Policy description: These regulations are expected to reduce methane emissions in the upstream oil and gas sector by 10.9 MtCO2e over a 10-year period. Methane emission reduction targets are: 45% by 2025 relative to 2014, 75% by 2030 relative to 2025, and as close to zero emissions as possible by 2035. Regulations came into effect in January 2020 addressing primary sources of methane emissions in upstream oil and gas.

Emissions / Actions covered: Upstream oil and gas methane emissions from primary sources.

References: https://www.bcogc.ca/news/new-methane-regulations-and-fugitive-emissions-guidelines/

Policy description: $4.9 million in funding per year over four years, financed by ratepayers, to support emission-reducing energy projects. Projects include renewable natural gas, carbon and methane capture technologies, hydrogen fuel cell technologies, and energy efficiency. This fund is delivered in a partnership between government and industry.

Emissions / Actions covered: Support various emission-reducing energy projects.

References: https://www.fortisbc.com/about-us/climate-leadership/clean-growth-innovation-fund

Policy description: $150 million in royalty deductions are available through the program. Companies can also apply for funding to cover up to 50% of capital costs for infrastructure projects related to electrification or GHG emission reductions. Examples include retrofits, replacements, conversions of upstream equipment to reduce methane emissions.

Emissions / Actions covered: Reduce methane emissions from the upstream oil and gas sector and increase electrification.

References: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/natural-gas-oil/oil-gas-royalties/clean-growth-infrastructure-royalty-program

Policy description: $134 million in provincial and federal funding was committed in 2022 for a third intake of the CleanBC Communities Fund (CCF), which is part of the federal Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The CCF provides cost sharing for infrastructure investments for public use that improve capacity or renewable energy and clean energy transportation, increase clean energy generation, and increase energy efficiency in buildings. Applications may come from local governments, on- and off-reserve Indigenous recipients, not-for-profit organizations, and for-profit entities. Funding varies by applicant type.

Emissions / Actions covered: Improve capacity or renewable energy and clean energy transportation, increase clean energy generation, and increase energy efficiency in buildings.

References: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/funding-engagement-permits/funding-grants/investing-in-canada-infrastructure-program/green-infrastructure/cleanbc-communities-fund

Policy description: The program provides rebates of up to 50%, to a maximum of $15,000 per vehicle or $100,000 per fleet, for eligible equipment that improves fuel efficiency and reduces emissions. It also provides training on developing a Fuel Management Program for fleets to improve fuel economy via behavioural or equipment changes.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase fuel efficiency of heavy-duty vehicles for commercial truck drivers.

References: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2019TRAN0194-002086

Policy description: The 2019 Clean BC Plan announced the goal of making vehicles run cleaner by increasing tailpipe emissions standards for vehicles sold after 2025.

Emissions / Actions covered: Combustion emissions from vehicles.

References: https://cleanbc.gov.bc.ca/

Policy description: Supportive CleanBC Zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) policies. Programs include: • Go Electric Passenger Vehicle Rebates for light-duty vehicles. $1,500 for short-range plug-in hybrids and $3,000 for long-range plug-in hybrids, BEVs, and hydrogen vehicles. • The Specialty Use Vehicle Incentive program for commercial vehicles. Up to $50,000 for plug-in hybrid, electric, and hydrogen on-road medium- and heavy-duty freight vehicles. • The Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program, which supports adoption of commercially available/early market ZEVS in B.C.-based businesses, non-profits, and local/Indigenous governments. • The Go Electric Fleets program that supports public/private light-duty fleet transitions to zero-emissions through training/rebates. • The Home and Workplace Charger Rebate Program, which covers up to 50% of charger installations. it offers up to $350 for single family homes and $2000 for apartments, condos, and workplaces. • The Go Electric Advanced Research and Commercialization program, which funds companies with operations in the BC ZEV sector. • The Public Charger Program, which covers 50% of fast-charging equipment/installation (max. $80,000/station). Increased rebates are available for Indigenous communities/businesses. • The Hydrogen Fuelling Infrastructure Program, which funds expansion of hydrogen fuelling infrastructure. By end of 2022 there will be six hydrogen fuelling stations operating in B.C. • The Emotive campaign, which supports public awareness/education related to EV adoption.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase uptake of electric vehicles and electric vehicle equipment.

References: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/electricity-alternative-energy/transportation-energies/clean-transportation-policies-programs/clean-energy-vehicle-program https://www.bcbudget.gov.bc.ca/2023/pdf/2023_Budget_and_Fiscal_Plan.pdf

Policy description: Rebates for scrapping older vehicles. Industry funds incentives to the purchase of qualifying zero-emission vehicles. The province also funds rebates for e-bicycles, e-mobility scooters, transit passes, and car sharing credits.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase use of lower-emission transportation options, including, e-bicycles, e-mobility scooters, transit passes, and car sharing credits.

References: https://scrapit.ca/

Policy description: Under the GHG Reduction Regulation, utilities may offer incentives for the purchase of natural gas vehicles, or for investments in liquid natural gas and compressed fuelling infrastructure.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase use of natural gas vehicles, and infrastructure for liquefied natural gas and compressed fuelling.

References: https://unfccc.int/documents/209928

Policy description: A performance standard introduced in 2008 to reduce the carbon intensity of fuels used in British Columbia. This regulation requires a decrease in average carbon intensity of transportation fuels by 9.1% by 2020 and by 20% by 2030 relative to 2010. In 2021, the Province announced plans to raise the 2030 target to 30%, and to expand the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) to cover marine and aviation fuels beginning in 2023. The regulation establishes carbon intensity targets that can be met with a flexible compliance pathway, allowing trading of fuel credits so that fuel suppliers can acquire credits generated from fuelling electric vehicles. It also establishes minimum renewable content requirements, currently set at 5% annual average renewable content in gasoline and 4% renewable content in diesel. The standard is made up of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction (Renewable & Low Carbon Fuel Requirements) Act and the Renewable & Low Carbon Fuel Requirements Regulation.

Emissions / Actions covered: Combustion emissions from supply or manufacturing of transportation fuels (gasoline and diesel), excluding marine and aviation fuels until 2023.

References: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/climate-change/planning-and-action https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/electricity-alternative-energy/transportation-energies/renewable-low-carbon-fuels/requirements

Policy description: Under the Zero-Emission Vehicles Act (2019), the Government of British Columbia legislated required zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales targets for all new light-duty vehicles. Legislated targets are set at 10% of all new light-duty vehicles by 2025, 30% by 2030, and 100% by 2040. In 2021, B.C. announced accelerated light-duty ZEV sales targets of: 26% by 2026, 90% by 2030 and 100% by 2035. A compliance mechanism allows trading of credits among suppliers. Targets are to be developed for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.

Emissions / Actions covered: Combustion emissions from new light-duty vehicles. This mandate does not yet apply to medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.

References: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/electricity-alternative-energy/transportation-energies/clean-transportation-policies-programs/zero-emission-vehicles-act

Policy description: Announced doubling of renewable fuels target to 1.3 billion litres by 2030. Target can be met using renewable gasoline and renewable diesel.

Emissions / Actions covered: Combustion emissions from fossil-fuel-based transportation fuels (such as gasoline and diesel).

References: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/climate-change/planning-and-action https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022EMLI0032-000730

Policy description: Announced target of 10,000 public electric vehicle charging stations across the province by 2030. There are currently over 2,399 Level 2 and 720 fast-charging stations that are publicly available.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase use of electric vehicles.

References: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/climate-change/planning-and-action https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/traveller-information/ev-station

Policy description: $48 million provided through the 2021 and 2022 provincial budgets and $100 million in the 2023 provincial budget. The Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants program has two funding streams that provide cost-sharing opportunities for network planning grants and infrastructure grants for investments made by Indigenous and local government in active transportation. Eligible funding varies by applicant and funding stream, up to a maximum of $500,000.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase mode switching to active transportation options (such as walking or cycling).

References: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/climate-change/clean-transportation https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/transportation-environment/active-transportation https://www.bcbudget.gov.bc.ca/2023/pdf/2023_Budget_and_Fiscal_Plan.pdf

Policy description: Budget 2021 announced that the purchase of new e-bike and e-trikes would be exempt from provincial sales tax to encourage active transportation.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase mode switching to active transportation options, specifically electric bicycles and scooters.

References: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021FIN0045-001313

Policy description: To be developed by 2023 to establish additional steps the Government of British Columbia will take to reduce transportation emissions and meet emission reduction targets.

Emissions / Actions covered: Combustion emissions from vehicles.

References: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/climate-change/planning-and-action

Policy description: A planned standard to increase clean electricity (from renewable sources) to 100% of supply by 2030 through the phase-out of remaining gas-fired facilities by 2030.

Emissions / Actions covered: Combustion emissions from gas-fired electricity generation.

References: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/climate-change/planning-and-action

Policy description: Regulated target of a minimum of 93% of provincial electricity generated by clean or renewable sources.

Emissions / Actions covered: Combustion emissions from electricity generation.

References: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/lc/statreg/10022_01

Policy description: Use of electricity in residential and industrial buildings is exempt from provincial sales tax as of April 1, 2019.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase use of electricity in residential and industrial buildings.

References: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/sales-taxes/pst

Policy description: BC Hydro is required to meet 66% of its forecasted incremental electricity demand through demand-side management by the year 2022.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase electricity demand through demand-side management.

References: https://unfccc.int/documents/209928

Policy description: Funding for local governments and Modern Treaty Nations to reduce emissions, build a local clean economy, and prepare for climate impacts. Through Budget 2022, the Province provided $76 million over three years for the Local Government Climate Action Program.

Emissions / Actions covered: Support local government and Modern Treaty Nation spending on emission reductions and climate action.

References: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/climate-change/local-governments/local-government-climate-action-program

Policy description: Revenue sharing and funding of up to $500,000 for initiatives supporting the development of local clean energy and energy efficiency in Indigenous communities.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase clean energy and energy efficiency projects in Indigenous communities.

References: https://www.newrelationshiptrust.ca/initiatives/bcicei/?fbclid=IwAR23qKcVeFfO0n_RtvMWe7Qs0ohMfcoliX1y_LNSgkNXhd-4UbnoiD_rEOY

Policy description: Up to $50,0000 for capacity funding per eligible applicant for capacity funding to support clean energy feasibility studies, community energy planning, and engaging with project proponents. Up to $500,000 for equity funding per eligible applicant for equity funding to support a financially viable and resourced clean energy project with an Energy Purchase Agreement.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase clean energy use in Indigenous communities.

References: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/natural-resource-stewardship/consulting-with-first-nations/first-nations-clean-energy-business-fund

Policy description: $13.8 million awarded to support renewable electricity generation through the Renewable Energy for Remote Communities program, to support the CleanBC goal of reduced diesel consumption in remote communities.

Emissions / Actions covered: Reduce diesel consumption through increased renewable electricity generation in remote communities.

References: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/electricity-alternative-energy/community-energy-solutions/remote-community-energy-strategy-rces

Policy description: Funding for local governments and First Nations communities investing in clean energy, efficiency, and emission reductions. 2015–2019 funding totalled $2.2 million. Future funding intakes have not been scheduled.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase clean energy and energy efficiency projects in Indigenous communities.

References: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/electricity-alternative-energy/community-energy-solutions/community-energy-leadership-program

Policy description: Announcement of plans for the BC Utilities Commission to invest $260 million from 2021–2026 in efforts to advance electrification, including promoting fuel switching and attracting new customers. $190 million in funding will promote electricity fuel switching, and $50 million will attract new customers.

Emissions / Actions covered: Support electrification initiatives.

References: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/climate-change/planning-and-action

Policy description: $290 million in federal and provincial funding to invest in province-wide forest carbon projects. Projects may enhance the carbon sequestration capacity of British Columbia’s forests via reforestation, fertilization, tree improvements, and modified management that promotes sustainable forestry practices.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase the carbon sequestration capacity of forested land.

References: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/natural-resource-stewardship/natural-resources-climate-change/natural-resources-climate-change-mitigation/forest-carbon-initiative

Policy description: A GHG offset protocol for the creation of forest carbon offsets that quantifies carbon dioxide sinks and removal. Allowable offsets may be 1) afforestation/reforestation projects, 2) conservation/Improved forest management Initiatives, 3) avoided conversion of forest land. Projects must demonstrate additionality to business-as-usual conditions.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase the carbon sequestration capacity of forested land.

References: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/climate-change/industry/offset-projects/consultation

Policy description: Clean BC commitment to divert 95% of organic waste from landfills.

Emissions / Actions covered: Non-combustion emissions associated with landfilled food waste.

References: https://cleanbc.gov.bc.ca/ https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020ENV0002-000170

Policy description: Regulations establishing criteria for landfill gas capture from municipal solid waste facilities. Owners or operators of regulated landfill sites must prepare an initial landfill gas generation assessment and report. For landfill sites estimated to generate at least 1,000 tonnes of methane in a calendar year, a landfill gas facilities design plan must be prepared that identifies plans to optimise landfill gas management. CleanBC had pledged to capture 75% of landfill gas, although this is not legislated.

Emissions / Actions covered: Non-combustion methane emissions from landfill sites that have over 100,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste, or received over 10,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste for disposal in any year since 2008.

References: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/391_2008

Policy description: Innovation funding support for the development of agrifood-related innovation to enhance the sector's competitiveness and sustainability. Key areas include energy and waste management, and climate change adaptation.

Emissions / Actions covered: Support development of agrifood-related innovation to enhance competitiveness and sustainability.

References: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/agriculture-seafood/programs/canada-bc-agri-innovation

Policy description: Provides an incentive to switch to a lower-carbon alternative in existing energy service processes.

Emissions / Actions covered: GHG emissions associated with existing energy service processes.

References: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/environment/climate-change/ind/protocol/bc_fuel_switch_protocol_2019.pdf

Policy description: Provides an incentive to capture and destroy methane from landfills and the anaerobic digestion of organic wastes.

Emissions / Actions covered: Methane emissions through landfill gas management or anaerobic digestion of organic wastes.

References: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/climate-change/industry/offset-projects/offset-protocols

Policy description: The 2023 provincial budget provided funds for eight new regional Forest Landscape Planning tables to discuss management strategies for old growth forests. Approximately 50 First Nations will participate in the tables. The goal is to defer temporarily the harvesting of 2.6 million hectares of old growth forests.

Emissions / Actions covered: Preserve carbon sinks in old growth forests

References: https://www.bcbudget.gov.bc.ca/2023/pdf/2023_Budget_and_Fiscal_Plan.pdf

Policy description: Tax rate based on emissions intensity of specific types of coal, ranging from $14.27/t (lignite) to $31.90/t (petroleum coke).

Emissions / Actions covered: Combustion emissions from coal-fired electricity generation.

References: https://web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/statutes/ccsm/e090e.php

Policy description: Manitoba Hydro phased out its last coal-fired generating unit in 2018.

Emissions / Actions covered: Combustion emissions from coal-fired electricity generation.

References: https://www.hydro.mb.ca/corporate/facilities/generating_stations/

Policy description: Target savings of 22.5% in domestic electricity demand (average of 1.5% annually of domestic electricity consumption) and 11.25% in domestic natural gas demand (average of 0.75% annually of natural gas consumption) over 15 years.

Emissions / Actions covered: Combustion emissions from electricity and natural gas use.

References: https://unfccc.int/documents/209928 https://web2.gov.mb.ca/bills/41-2/b019e.php#:~:text=SAVINGS%20TARGETS%20AND%20EFFICIENCY%20PLANS&text=In%20each%20of%20the%20following,in%20the%20immediately%20preceding%20year

Policy description: Target of 1 MtCO2e cumulative emission reductions from 2018 to the end of 2022. To drive emissions reductions in a timely manner, the five-year carbon savings accounts will continue to be set according to the Climate and Green Plan Act.

Emissions / Actions covered: Continue to set carbon savings accounts according to Climate and Green Plan Action.

References: https://unfccc.int/documents/209928

Policy description: Increase in minimum renewable fuel content requirement to 10% for gasoline and 5% for diesel, by volume.

Emissions / Actions covered: Combustion emissions from gasoline and diesel fuel for transportation.

References: https://reg.gov.mb.ca/detail/3340256

Policy description: Requires minimum renewable fuel content of 8.5% for gasoline and 2% for diesel by volume.

Emissions / Actions covered: Combustion emissions from gasoline and diesel fuel for transportation.

References: https://www.gov.mb.ca/sd/environment_and_biodiversity/energy/biofuels/index.html

Policy description: $102 million Conservation Trust to support programs related to conserving ecosystems, enhancing natural infrastructure, improving water quality, strengthening flood and drought mitigation, and adapting to climate change. The Trust supports increasing carbon sequestration.

Emissions / Actions covered: Combustion and non-combustion emissions from land use.

References: https://unfccc.int/documents/209928

Policy description: The Government of Manitoba, Fertilizer Canada, and Keystone Agricultural Producers renewed their partnership in 2018 to promote 4R Nutrient Stewardship as an approach to sustainable nutrient beneficial management practices. The Memorandum of Understanding connects the Government of Manitoba’s objectives for environmental performance with the 4R Nutrient Stewardship programming that was created by the Canadian fertilizer industry.

Emissions / Actions covered: Non-combustion emissions from fertilizers.

References: https://unfccc.int/documents/209928

Policy description: $176 million over five years to Manitoba's agriculture and agri-food sector. The program supports the growth and sustainability of primary agriculture in Manitoba and has funding available for: developing new skills, technologies and products; increasing production and adding value to products; finding new markets; improving plant and animal health; supporting environmental sustainability; and supporting basic and applied research and development.

Emissions / Actions covered: Combustion and non-combustion emissions from agricultural practices.

References: https://unfccc.int/documents/209928

Policy description: Five leading-edge businesses have been selected to receive over $350,000. The investment will help companies develop/commercialize new, innovative products and services.

Emissions / Actions covered: Support companies in developing/commercializing new, innovative products/services.

References: https://publications.gc.ca/site/eng/9.847802/publication.html https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/?archive=&item=46821

Policy description: Manitoba's Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI) is researching and testing the displacement of fossil fuels with renewable energy for drying grains.

Emissions / Actions covered: Support research on reducing emissions from grain drying.

References: https://publications.gc.ca/site/eng/9.847802/publication.html

Policy description: $102 million to help producers and ranchers with projects such as restoring wetlands, planting windbreaks, and balancing drainage with water retention. Benefits from the program include improved water management, enhanced sustainable agricultural production, improved biodiversity and habitats, and carbon sequestration and storage.

Emissions / Actions covered: Combustion and non-combustion emissions from land use and agriculture practices.

References: https://unfccc.int/documents/209928

Policy description: $11.8 million ($5.9 million from the Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund) over 3 years for heavy-duty vehicle efficiency retrofits. 61 applications were approved in 2020. 423 trucks and 414 trailers have received fuel-saving/emissions-reduction retrofits.

Emissions / Actions covered: Combustion emissions from freight transportation.

References: https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=46913&posted=2020-03-06 https://publications.gc.ca/site/eng/9.847802/publication.html

Policy description: The Manitoba government is committed to removing 400 vehicles from the government vehicle fleet. The Government of Manitoba reduced its vehicle fleet by 465 units, exceeding the commitments to remove 400 vehicles from the fleet.

Emissions / Actions covered: Combustion emissions from the Manitoba government's vehicle fleet.

References: https://unfccc.int/documents/209928 https://publications.gc.ca/site/eng/9.847802/publication.html

Policy description: Reduce Manitoba’s emissions by expanding methane capture technology at the Brady Road Landfill in Winnipeg. The project is co-funded by the federal government under the Low Carbon Economy Fund. The estimated mitigation impact in 2030 is 39.5 KtCO2e.

Emissions / Actions covered: Non-combustion emissions from municipal waste.

References: https://unfccc.int/documents/209928

Policy description: Savings targets of 22.5% of domestic electricity demand (an average of 1.5% annually of domestic electricity consumption) and 11.25% of domestic natural gas demand (an average of 0.75% annually of natural gas consumption) over 15 years. Manitoba Hydro provides management programs to residential, commercial, and industrial customers to help them reduce electricity and natural gas use. The start date of this policy was in 2020, when the energy efficiency programming was transitioned to Efficiency Manitoba, as per the Efficiency Manitoba Act. Efficiency Manitoba is a new Crown corporation with the sole purpose of administering and delivering energy savings in a cost-effective manner to consumers.

Emissions / Actions covered: Help industrial, commerical and residential customers for electricity and natural gas increase their energy efficiency and reduce their energy consumption.

References: https://unfccc.int/documents/209928

Policy description: Construction of a 695 MW hydro generating station. All units within the generating station became operational in 2022.

Emissions / Actions covered: Support construction of a hydro generating station.

References: https://www.hydro.mb.ca/projects/keeyask/ https://keeyask.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/KPMU-Newsletter_SPRING-2022_web-final.pdf

Policy description: Estimated mitigation impact of 162 KtCO2e by 2030 through re-commissioning of building systems, upgrading lighting, utilizing lower-emission fuels, and implementing renewable energy systems in provincially operated buildings.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase energy efficiency of government buildings and reduce their combustion emissions.

References: https://unfccc.int/documents/209928

Policy description: Estimated mitigation impact of 260 KtCO2e by 2030 through the mandate of NB Power, New Brunswick's primary electricity utility, to "promote energy efficiency measures in the residential, community and business sectors; develop and deliver programs and initiatives in relation to energy efficiency; promote the development of an energy efficiency service industry; act as a central resource for the promotion of energy efficiency; and raise awareness of how energy efficiency measures can lead to a more reliable energy supply for New Brunswick." For example, NB Power's Commercial Buildings Retrofit Program provides up to $3,000 for commercial building evaluations for energy efficiency retrofits and up to $100,000 for energy retrofit projects.

Emissions / Actions covered: Increase energy efficiency of residential, community, and commercial buildings.

References: https://unfccc.int/documents/209928 https://renewablesnb.ca/incentives/#:~:text=NB%20Power%20Commercial%20Buildings%20Retrofit%20Program&text=Any%20commercial%20building%20within%20the,towards%20energy%20retrofitting%20project%20costs