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COMMUNITIES AS PART OF THE SOLUTION

COMMUNITIES AS PART OF THE SOLUTION. MID WESTERN COMMUNITY WORKSHOP on CLIMATE CHANGE Inglis, Manitoba November 2, 2005. The Starting Point. Canada agreed to decrease its GHG emissions in Kyoto, Japan in 1997 Kyoto set binding emissions reductions Became international law February 2005

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COMMUNITIES AS PART OF THE SOLUTION

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  1. COMMUNITIES AS PART OF THE SOLUTION MID WESTERN COMMUNITY WORKSHOP on CLIMATE CHANGE Inglis, Manitoba November 2, 2005

  2. The Starting Point • Canada agreed to decrease its GHG emissions in Kyoto, Japan in 1997 • Kyoto set binding emissions reductions • Became international law February 2005 • Canada obligated to cut GHGs 6% below 1990 levels between 2008-2012 • Emissions now 24% above 1990 levels

  3. Kyoto Process • In the months following Kyoto, the National Climate Change Process was developed • Joint federal-provincial-territorial activity • How to implement Kyoto and address costs • 16 Roundtables – transportation, buildings, electricity, PEO, industry… • Put forward recommendations

  4. Provinces and Territories • MB, PQ and PEI – CC plans • AB, SK, NS, NWT – “plans”, criticized GoC • ON – no plan, but strong policies to improve air quality and reduce GHGs • NB, YK, NV -- nothing • Most prov. and territorial emissions up since 1990 • NB, AB, SK and BC – risen sharply • PQ, PEI, NS and MB – moderate rise • YK – reduction

  5. Manitoba • CC plan is “ambitious and comprehensive” • (+) Same GHG target as Kyoto, ground source heat pumps, clean energy production • (-) Transportation, agriculture (11.5%) • Only plan in Canada that has been renewed • Signed MOU with GoC – one of five

  6. Weight on Provinces? • Fundamental shift in how we use energy • Have jurisdiction over NB sectors relating to energy and GHG emissions • Regulate building codes • Jurisdiction over municipalities (where much of on-the-ground GHG reductions will have to happen)

  7. Others? • US fed gov did not sign Kyoto – original target was 7% below 1990 levels by 2012 • 28 states developed/developing strategies or action plans to reduce GHGs • 9 NE states, set up a cap-and-trade program • Arnie signed executive order mandating a reduction of GHG emissions to 1990 levels by 2020, 80% below 1990 by 2050

  8. Cities • US cities very active – Conf of Mayors, representing 132 cities, unanimously passed a resolution that requires cities to meet original US Kyoto target. • Toronto is NA leader – TAF,  municipal emissions 20% by 2005. On track. • Montreal and Vancouver have since followed that lead.

  9. “Up to half of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions (38 Mt) are under the direct control or influence of municipal governments.”- Federation of Canadian Municipalities

  10. MB support for Kyoto Protocol • St. Andrews (RM) • Shoal Lake (Town) • Tache (RM) • The Pas (Town) • Winchester (RM) • Winkler (Town) • Winnipeg (City) • Bifrost (RM) • East St. Paul (RM) • Gimli (Town) • Kelsey (RM) • Lac du Bonnet (RM) • Reynolds (RM) • Roblin (Town)

  11. Project Green • Sustainable Cities and Communities • This plan recognizes the synergies between the parallel efforts of fighting climate change and greening our cities and communities. • The GoC’s New Deal for Cities and Communities, which includes significant investment in sustainable infrastructure.

  12. The “New Deal” • Targeted gas tax transfer of $5 billion federal funds over 5 years • For environmentally sustainable infrastructure • Landfill gas capture • Community energy systems • Solid waste management • Capacity building • Public transit

  13. Funding Renewals • Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund • Border Infrastructure Fund • Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund • Min 60% of funding under MRIF will target green infrastructure

  14. Communicate*** • Agreements with Provinces will have large role in determining goals for MB • * Coordinate and communicate closely with Province so needs and interests of municipalities are integrated into Provincial climate change goals *

  15. Any questions? Thank you for your attention

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