A Real Plan for the Middle Class

invested billion fight climate change build economy canadians including billion green recovery investments deliver canadians need government real meet climate goals elected liberal government deliver policy fiscal measures outlined strengthened climate december implement recently passed net zero emissions accountability act advance measures achieve ambitious reduction emissions compared levels work canadians net zero advisory body identify ways accelerate climate action trajectory achieve netzero emissions soon possible later

indirect long term benefits measures outlined section expected gender balanced climate change directly indirectly affects health wellbeing individuals communities nonetheless coastal remote northern indigenous communities minority groups low income communities women youth elderly people particularly vulnerable impacts climate change climate change global reality policies indirect impact individuals internationally example according united nation s development program people displaced climate change women committed facilitating just equitable transition growth workers mining oil gas sectors men green jobs tech investment applies intersectional lens women indigenous people youth benefit opportunities census data shows women people colour low wage workers predominant transit riders accelerating major public transit projects directly beneficial projects developed using intersectional lens ensure accessibility safety fairness

pollution cost ��s sure longer free pollute canada despite objections conservatives step way price pollution internationally recognized model proved world people really want good climate policy political obstruction know price pollution impact emissions elected liberal government continue rising price pollution putting money pockets canadians protecting canadian jobs competitiveness smart carbon pricing design forward collaboration key trading partners like united states european union applying border carbon adjustments imports countries aren t doing carbon pollution fight climate change includes considering applying border carbon adjustments imports steel cement aluminum emissions intensive industries similar european union s approach

greenhouse gas emissions oil gas sector risen makes canada s total emissions making largest emitting sector country climate change isn t just environmental issue s competitiveness issue oil gas sector climate science clear global investors clear oil gas sector accelerate efforts path net zero emissions elected liberal government place decisive ensure oil gas sector reaches net zero emissions elected liberal government make sure oil gas sector reduces emissions pace scale needed achieve net zero year targets stay track achieving shared goal driving pollution starts ensuring pollution oil gas sector doesn t current levels set milestones based advice net zero advisory body ensure reduction levels ambitious achievable oil gas sector makes meaningful contribution meeting nation s climate goals fortunately canada s largest oil gas companies committed achieving net zero emissions actions incentivize innovation adoption technologies including carbon capture utilization storage ccus

methane causes times warming carbon dioxide emissions first years released atmosphere slashing methane emissions fastest ways slow rate climate change lifetimes place regulations make sure oil gas companies methane emissions relative emissions know needs elected liberal government require oil gas companies methane emissions levels work methane emissions broader economy seek similar commitments major economies upcoming g cop make national research council global centre excellence methane detection elimination address global issues reporting methane emissions

science proven phasing coal electricity sector single important climate action country means healthier air elected liberal government ban thermal coal exports canada later

elected liberal government accelerate g commitment eliminate fossil fuel subsidies develop phase public financing fossil fuel sector including crown corporations consistent commitment reach net zero emissions

canada cleanest power grids world key challenge national power grid regional grids connect limits reach power sources just past canadian governments invested national railway highways partner provinces territories develop truly national power grid secure affordable net zero power canadians good jobs elected liberal government introduce electricity standard set canada path cut emissions achieve net zero emitting electricity develop additional investment tax credits range renewable energy battery storage solutions accelerate deployment energy pan canadian grid council promote infrastructure investments smart grids grid integration electricity sector innovation goal making canada reliable costeffective carbon free electricity producer world build work make power readily available including working atlantic canada quebec atlantic loop electricity generated moved provinces

net zero accelerator liberals invest billion accelerate green jobs canada s industrial transformation extra billion targeted support aerospace sector accelerate transition funds unlocked private investments ghg emissions million tonnes year equivalent taking million passenger vehicles road elected liberal government advance green industrial strategies continue investing funds net zero accelerator strategic opportunities make sure canada claims fair share growing growth opportunities

currently plastics use recycled tonnes plastics worth billions dollars thrown landfills increasing recycling rates extending life cycle plastics isn t just environmental imperative ��s economic opportunity elected liberal government require plastic packaging canada contain recycled content accelerate implementation zero plastic waste action partnership provinces territories ensure canada s actions consistent leading jurisdictions continue work provinces territories ensure ��s producers taxpayers responsible cost managing plastic waste work provinces territories implement enforce ambitious recycling target plastic beverage bottles federal procurement practices prioritize reusable recyclable products support goal zero plastic waste introduce labelling rules prohibit use chasing arrows symbol unless canada s recycling facilities accept reliable end markets products support provincial territorial producer responsibility efforts establishing federal public registry require producers annually report type end life management plastics canadian economy

leading companies taken challenge build circular economy reduces plastic pollution capitalize need invest innovators finding ways eliminate plastic waste elected liberal government million infrastructure innovation fund years scale commercialize canada technologies solutions reuse recycling plastics

canada demonstrated international leadership combatting plastic pollution launched oceans plastics charter endorsed governments businesses organizations invested million help developing countries prevent plastic waste polluting oceans shorelines elected liberal government accelerate global shift circular economy host year s world circular economy forum build ocean plastics charter working leading countries development global agreement plastics

energy efficient make homes buildings monthly bills pollute order achieve net zero emissions retrofit building canada presents real opportunity kickstart vibrant retrofit economy good middle class jobs communities elected liberal government continue help canadians energy efficiency homes energy bills providing grants home retrofits free loans deep retrofits launch national net zero emissions building strategy chart path net zero emissions buildings ambitious milestones way accelerate development national net zero emissions model building code adoption accelerate transition fossil fuel based heating systems electrification incentives standards including investing million help low income canadians home heating oil require energuide labeling homes time sale low carbon building materials innovation hub work directly entrepreneurs municipalities provinces territories indigenous governments ensure canadian innovations best positioned succeed investments forest industry transformation program working partners jobs forest based economy bring forward innovations sustainable low carbon building materials launch community led net zero homes initiative supports projects pursue multiple concurrent retrofits community neighbourhood overall costs initiative modeled dutch ��energiesprong �� program

lifetime home appliances dramatically reduced past decade cheaper replace means people paying appliances using time appliances ending landfills costing middle class real environmental problem shouldn t way elected liberal government implement ��right �� extend life home appliances particularly electronics requiring manufacturers supply manuals spare parts facilitate replication longer produced introduce tax credit cover cost home appliance repairs performed technicians introduce includes provisions inform citizens environmental impacts consumer products require businesses inform canadians environmental impacts consumer products amend copyright act ensure provisions prevent digital devices systems copied distributed

food waste canada help save consumers money food security support efficiency agriculture food sector significantly cut pollution created canada s first food waste reduction challenge investing million innovative ways economy cut food waste elected liberal government waste food fund help build circular food economy canada food wasted farm table fund help players food supply chain commercialize adopt ways eliminate repurpose food waste continue partner support community based food security organizations make sure canadians access healthy food

quarter emissions come transportation sector half emissions come cars trucks canadians everyday know action needed pollution transportation ��s launched izev program provide purchase rebates canadians want wheel electric vehicle june set mandatory target light duty cars passenger trucks sales zero emissions accelerating canada s target years elected liberal government invest additional billion izev rebate program broaden eligibility wider range vehicle types including used vehicles help canadians zero emissions vehicle invest additional million add electric vehicle chargers hydrogen stations canada s network work industry labour stakeholders develop regulated sales requirement light duty vehicle sales zero emissions vehicles provide million make sure existing buildings install charging stations removing barrier adopting car double attract investments jobs manufacturing zero emissions vehicles canada billion net zero accelerator accelerate greening government commitments electrify entire federal fleet light duty vehicles existing target require medium heavy duty vehicles sales zero emission feasible invest million retrofit large trucks currently road cut pollution

market batteries grows global race attract manufacturing facilities jobs canada right ingredients win race initiated mines mobility strategy attract investments build canada s battery supply chain mining processing raw materials assembling road ready electric vehicles just year strategy attracted billion planned investments canada s automotive sector position canada world leader global battery economy elected liberal government build end end sustainable battery supply chain work attract near term multi billion anchor investments key areas like minerals processing cell manufacturing double mineral exploration tax credit materials canadian list critical minerals essential manufacturing vital technologies batteries establish canada global leader battery recycling reuse environmental impact build competitive advantage launch canada u s battery alliance stakeholders countries identify shared priorities environmental requirements lead integrated world scale battery supply chain work stakeholders identify strategic priorities including future battery types ways optimize batteries cold weather performance long duration storage applications heavy duty transportation address gaps training upskilling ensure canadians workers advantage battery industry opportunities use tools including investment canada act ensure protection development critical minerals economic national security perspective

previous conservative government canada s emissions path despite stephen harper s promise emissions knew wasn t acceptable got work today canada s emissions projected compared levels know source budget recovery jobs growth resilience

goal future energy workers communities built country opportunities today net zero future estimated growth energy jobs offset declines fossil fuel sectors opportunities workers drill geothermal energy install solar panels build carbon capture storage projects diverse growing economy opportunities outside energy sector elected liberal government establish billion futures fund alberta saskatchewan newfoundland labrador designed collaboration local workers unions educational institutions environmental groups investors indigenous peoples know communities best support local regional economic diversification specific placebased strategies forward just transition legislation guided feedback receive workers unions indigenous peoples communities provinces territories opportunities women lgbtq underrepresented people energy sector include best launch jobs training centre help industrial skill trade workers sectors upgrade gain skills leading edge zero carbon industry

creative solutions innovative technologies key helping world tackle climate change plastic waste biodiversity loss environmental challenges face elected liberal government develop investment tax credit range technologies including low carbon net zero technologies input external experts technologies covered build existing advisory services emerging technology firms guide formation export opportunities challenges provide support incentives domestic procurement canadian technology partnering levels government existing large companies help emerging canadian technology firms secure customers canada triple funding tech farms including renewable energy precision agriculture energy efficiency partner post secondary institutions indigenous organizations accelerate creation growth indigenous technology businesses

canada home cleanest products world thanks low carbon electricity grid abundant natural resources ability draw cutting edge research technology greening government strategy prioritizing low carbon building materials federal infrastructure projects greening federal government s vehicle fleet data sharing tools low carbon products expand work federal government elected liberal government introduce buy strategy support prioritize use canada low carbon products public private infrastructure projects

know canada needs vanguard global transition low carbon economy essential prosperity today generation canadians markets investors governments looking advantage trillion dollar economic opportunity comes low carbon transition need galvanize private sector resources build climate resilient economy elected liberal government deliver commitment g finance ministers earlier year mandatory climate related financial disclosures provide consistent decision useful information market participants based task force climate related financial disclosures tcfd framework cooperation provinces territories require climate related financial disclosures development net zero plans federally regulated institutions includes financial institutions pension funds government agencies issue green bonds annually worth minimum billion develop climate data strategy ensure private sector communities access decision useful climate information inform infrastructure investments work financial experts sustainable finance action council develop net zero capital allocation strategy capital types investments needed accelerate canada s transition prosperous net zero future

canadians wildfires elected liberal government dedicate million train community based firefighters ensure ready future seasons work provinces territories provide firefighters equipment need fight fires stay safe like canadian planes increase provincial aerial firefighting capacity support expand indigenous led crews build capacity incorporate indigenous traditional knowledge strategies management

action needed help canadians prepare flood wildfire drought coastline erosion extreme weather events worsened climate change taken real action environment grow economy know need bolder fight climate change safety security canadians stake elected liberal government support retrofits upgrades extreme weather complete work provinces territories develop flood maps risk areas years nation wide flood ready portal canadians information need make decisions build homes communities homes communities flood risk action homeowners high risk flooding don t adequate insurance protection low cost national flood insurance program develop strategies partnership insurance industry private sector insurance premiums identifying cost effective ways communities homes climate impacts save people money expand office national security intelligence advisor canadians safe climate change increasingly impacts domestic global contexts climate adaptation home rating program developed companion energuide home energy audits expand eligibility requirements cmhc deep home retrofit program canada greener homes grant include climate resilience measures finalize canada s first national adaptation strategy end set clear targets indicators measure progress �� business case ��adaptation finalize apply climate lens ensure climate adaptation mitigation considerations integrated federal government decisionmaking work provinces territories farmers �� including indigenous young farmers �� update business risk management agriculture programs fully integrate climate risk management environmental practices climate readiness

people looking faster cheaper ways getting transit makes life investments public transit year times stephen harper s just getting started earlier year invested additional billion including establishing canada s first permanent public transit fund elected liberal government continue transform public transit canada accelerating major public transit projects supporting switch zero emission buses developing rural transit solutions advancing national active transportation strategy build bike lanes wider sidewalks pathways multi use trails committing make high frequency rail reality forward project toronto quebec city corridor stops trois rivieres peterborough using electrified technology launch procurement process end explore opportunities extend rail london windsor

infrastructure build today decades project build �� water treatment facility public transit project community rec centre �� pollution built resilient impact climate change flooding fires coastal erosion extreme heat project builders need access right resources knowledge elected liberal government open access climate toolkits help infrastructure owners investors develop projects ensure canada path net zero emissions resilient future building existing climate lens requirement federally funded infrastructure projects toolkits offer resiliency assessment methodologies opportunities incorporating low carbon technologies building materials carbon emission calculation guidelines

conserve nature country liberal government single largest investments nature conservation canadian history �� billion budget billion budget �� allow quarter lands marine areas elected liberal government build progress continue nature establishing national parks national marine conservation areas nmcas years ��doubling size existing national parks nmca canada working indigenous communities management agreements national parks nmcas continuing work partners ensure canada meets goals conserve lands waters working halt reverse nature loss canada achieving recovery nature includes championing goal internationally ensure world protects intact nature required reverse biodiversity collapse climate

oceans important culture lot rely healthy oceans coastlines ��s launched oceans protection place world leading shipping safety strengthened protections coasts marine life including endangered whales opened reopened coast guard stations people safe elected liberal government expand coastal restoration fund aquatic habitats make investments areas like tidal wetlands seagrass meadows riparian habitats high potential absorb store carbon modernize oceans act explicitly consider climate change impacts marine ecosystems species regional ocean management measurable progress indicators tied management objectives expand ghost gear program continue oceans coasts lost abandoned fishing gear ocean plastics endanger sea life impact fish stocks pollute ocean invest million years support community shoreline oceans plastic cleanup national interdisciplinary working group climate resilient ocean conservation planning expand climate vulnerability work inform marine conservation planning management continue key marine species including southern resident killer whale north atlantic right whale st lawrence estuary beluga advance historic million pacific salmon strategy launched june make investments conserve wild atlantic salmon

indigenous peoples stewarded lands waters time immemorial ��s launched indigenous guardians pilot helped establish canada s first indigenous protected conserved area elected liberal government work first nations inuit metis partners support indigenous guardians programs establish indigenous guardians networks support indigenous communities build capacity establish ipcas

pandemic canadians escaped homes going outdoors rediscovering benefits health green spaces waterfronts think canada able access nature live ensure access green spaces communities elected liberal government establish national urban park province territory target establishing national urban parks invest additional million natural infrastructure fund continue funding community led public green space projects collaboration municipalities indigenous communities nonprofit organizations continue building connecting trans canada trail opportunities canadians access increasing annual funding million growing trail network helping jobs years build national trails tourism strategy increase youth employment opportunities partnership destination canada local economic development opportunities canadian access nature green space community simply ��s

fresh water sustains life abundant constantly flowing ultimately finite natural resource protection lakes rivers underground aquifers critical concern especially pollution continues impact major waterways droughts floods frequent severe tackle complex challenges reelected liberal government establish fully fund canada water agency working partners safeguard freshwater resources generations come including supporting provinces territories indigenous partners developing updating river basin large watershed agreements modernize year old canada water act reflect freshwater reality including addressing climate change indigenous water rights implement strengthened freshwater action including historic investment billion years provide essential funding large lakes river systems starting great lakes st lawrence river lake simcoe lake winnipeg basin fraser river basin mackenzie river basin invest million experimental lakes area northern ontario world s large scale centre freshwater science harper government tried close funding support international freshwater science research encouraging international cooperation efforts including african great lakes offer willing municipalities means manage regulate boating lakes rivers promote free access ensuring safety boaters protection environment

permanently protecting old growth forests british columbia help fight climate change ensure iconic globally significant ecosystems thrive generations elected liberal government help support british columbia iconic ecologically important old growth forests reaching nature agreement province british columbia province s old growth forests expand protected areas establishing million b c old growth nature fund working partners attract additional funding support protection important old growth forests ensuring first nations local communities workers partners shaping path forward nature protection

elected liberal government continue working business academic institutions provincial territorial governments leading profits including freshwater economies like great lakes ensure canada positioned succeed fast growing global sector blue economy

resilient protected nature essential fighting climate change nature offers fold benefit capturing storing carbon atmosphere protecting communities climate change s impact acting buffer flooding extreme heat continue protecting nature fighting climate change elected liberal government continue planting billion trees country roughly jobs wetlands grasslands peatlands capture store carbon increase support farmers develop adopt agricultural management practices emissions store carbon healthy soil resiliency cover cropping rotational grazing nitrogen management green farming canada nature help fight climate change jobs help farmers help biodiversity country

air breathe water drink food eat land live central health toxic substances pollute environment indigenous income racialized communities likely suffer consequences ��s elected liberal government pass strengthened canadian environmental protection act including people vulnerable harm toxic substances living communities exposure high recognize ��right healthy environment �� first time federal law spring forward mandatory labelling chemicals consumer products including cosmetics cleaning products flame retardants upholstery impacts health environment increase testing imported products compliance canadian standards ensure safe canadian consumers canadian producers disadvantage table legislation require minister environment climate change examine link race socio economic status exposure environmental risk develop strategy address environmental justice identify prioritize contaminated sites areas indigenous racialized lowincome canadians live implement comprehensive action canadians including firefighters exposure toxic flame retardants household products

misused pesticides pose risk health safety environment surrounds elected liberal government pest control products act health wildlife environment align world leading approaches transparency reassessing pesticides market increase opportunities independent scientists input decision making process invest government independent science including water soil monitoring cumulative effects multiple pesticides health environment ensure impacts pesticides wildlife fully considered support food producers choose alternative pest management approaches need chemical pesticides

need forward protections animals species world elected liberal government introduce legislation end cosmetic testing animals soon phase toxicity testing animals work partners curb illegal wildlife trade end elephant rhinoceros tusk trade canada introduce legislation animals captivity ban live export horses slaughter work partners help women children fleeing violence stay united companion animals

introduced canada s first national climate first government set climate target lay path meeting invested billion climate action growth took action net zero emissions enshrined canada s net zero goal law advanced ban harmful single use plastics committed eliminating plastic waste banned microbeads toiletries sure pollution isn t free canada money pockets hard working families federal applies laid plant billion trees years support nature based climate solutions like conservation wetlands peatlands croplands grasslands sequester carbon ecosystems intact committed help canadians energy efficiency homes energy bills providing homeowners grants retrofit homes moving forward make free loans available offered rebates canadians purchased electric vehicles helped build charging stations drive st john s victoria electric vehicle committed ensuring vehicles sold canada zero emission supporting automakers auto workers produce canada helped people need cheaper faster ways making historic investments billion public transit exceeded canada s goal protecting oceans going just largest investment nature conservation canada s history �� billion budget billion budget �� allow reach goal protecting lands waters funded indigenous leadership nature conservation including indigenous protected conserved areas establishing indigenous guardians programs supports indigenous peoples �� connections traditional lands waters ice launched network national urban parks seven locations seven provinces currently underway montreal edmonton colwood near victoria halifax saskatoon winnipeg windsor established natural infrastructure fund supporting community led projects cities country toronto ravine strategy vancouver s rain city strategy city montreal s vision strategic halifax s green network saskatoon s green strategy winnipeg s parks strategy launched billion net zero accelerator initiative decarbonize heavy industry like steel aluminum secure canada s industrial advantage green jobs cut taxes half businesses manufacture zero emissions products ensured market transition low carbon economy requiring canada s crown corporations adopt public reporting standards task force climate related financial disclosures working provinces territories make regular disclosures broad spectrum canadian economy introduced tougher rules managing chemicals enshrine canadians �� right healthy environment first time history initiated development canada s first national adaptation strategy invested billion disaster mitigation adaptation fund ensure canadians prepared protected impacts climate change