Toronto City Council Adopts Inclusionary Zoning Framework
The Toronto City Council adopted an Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) policy framework during the Council meeting from November 9-12, 2021, making it mandatory for certain new residential developments to include affordable housing.
New Soil and Groundwater Guidelines for PFOS
Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) have received a lot of attention over recent years due to their toxicity, mobility, widespread occurrence, and stability in the environment.
FCM releases Green Municipal Fund report and climate adaptation guide
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) recently released the 21st annual report of the Green Municipal FundTM (GMF), highlighting its exceptional track record in municipal sustainability.
What Does the Glasgow Climate Pact Mean for Canada?
Following two weeks of negotiations between delegates from 197 countries, on Friday, November 13, 2021, COP26 concluded in Glasgow, Scotland, culminating in the release of the final COP26 decision, now known as the Glasgow Climate Pact.
This old coal power plant will be transformed into a 15-minute neighborhood
For more than four decades, a massive coal power plant sat on the shore of Lake Ontario in the Toronto suburb of Mississauga, with hulking towers that were visible from miles away.
Over the duration of this year’s conference, delegates and other notable persons from the worlds of politics, business, and finance announced various pacts and initiatives, some better received than others.
8 steps Canada can take right now to get us to a net-zero-emission economy
Now that the UN’s 26th climate conference has come to a close, Canada needs to turn its attention to chopping our emissions in a hurry.
Inclusionary Zoning Framework approved in Toronto
On November 9, 2021 the City of Toronto approved Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendments as well as draft Implementation Guidelines introducing Inclusionary Zoning requirements.
COP26 made net zero a core principle for business. Here’s how leaders can act
Momentum has shifted: net-zero commitments are the norm. But demand for solutions and systems to meet them outstrips the supply. To respond, businesses should focus on five fundamentals.
First-of-its-kind map outlines Canada’s future flood zones
The first flood map of its kind demonstrates how low-lying areas of some of Canada’s major cities could become flooded within the next 80 years.
