Category Archives: General

The Many Different Flavours of Carbon Pricing

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Julia Langer

Consultations regarding the Province of Ontario’s proposed climate strategy are underway, including two public meetings held at the downtown Toronto YMCA last week. If the public response at these meetings is any indication, there are a lot of different opinions on the … Continue reading →






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Saving money and driving less: a TAF grant project shows it’s possible

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Ian Klesmer

What would you say to an idea that could help tackle urban congestion, cut greenhouse gases, save drivers hundreds of dollars a year, and wouldn’t involve spending a dime on new infrastructure? Summerhill Impact, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to engaging … Continue reading →






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Ontario’s 45-Day Climate Consultation Count-Down

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Julia Langer

The time has come to show vigorous public support for climate action in Ontario. On February 12, 2015, the Ontario government launched a climate policy discussion paper and a 45-day public consultation  to stimulate discussion on addressing climate change and unlocking … Continue reading →






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TAF’s Secret Weapon

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Julia Langer

It was a pleasure to see many of our colleagues and friends at TAF’s Volunteer Appreciation event last night, giving us a chance to formally acknowledge the invaluable contributions our volunteers make to TAF’s mandate. The sky-high embrace of KPMG’s … Continue reading →






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Carbon pricing: coming soon to Ontario

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Ian Klesmer

Last Tuesday night, I went to an event at the Isabel Bader Theatre on the University of Toronto’s downtown campus. To my surprise, the theatre’s 300 seats were all taken, and anyone showing up without a ticket was being turned … Continue reading →






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