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The Corporation of the City of Brampton

Planning and Infrastructure Date May 20 2015 Services Committee

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Subject INFORMATION REPORT Province of Ontarios Climate Change Discussion Paper 2015

Contact Michael Hoy Environmental Policy Planner IV (905-874-2608)

OVERVIEW

bull The Province released its Climate Change Discussion Paper 2015 that identifies the need for greater cross sector leadership and collaboration to address both the cause and effects of climate change while recognizing future economic opportunities

bull The City is well position to be a leader in adapting and mitigating climate change through its strategic initiatives such as the Brampton Grow Green Master Plan and the Peel Climate Change Strategy partnership

bull This report outlines Bramptons response to the Provinces Climate Change Discussion Paper and stresses the need for a long-term Climate Change Plan that provides the appropriate planning funding and education mechanisms that will enable municipalities to mitigate and adapt to climate change

RECOMMENDATIONS

1 THAT the report from Michael Hoy Environmental Policy Planner IV Planning and Infrastructure Services dated May 20 2015 to the Planning and Infrastructure Services Committee Meeting of June 22 2015 re INFORMATION REPORT Province of Ontarios Climate Change Discussion Paper 2015 be received

2 THAT the submission to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change regarding Ontarios Climate Change Discussion Paper 2015 attached as Appendix 1 be endorsed and

3 THAT this report and Council resolution be forwarded to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and to the Brampton-area Members of Provincial Parliament the Region of Peel the City of Mississauga the Town of Caledon and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for information

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BACKGROUND

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) released Ontarios Climate Change Discussion Paper 2015 on the Environmental Bill of Rights in February 2015 for the legislated 45 day comment period ending March 29 2015 During this time period staff attended an MOECC hosted town hall meeting to better understand the discussion paper as well as the proposed comprehensive Ontario-wide strategy and action plan on climate change which is expect to be released later this year

On April 13 2015 Premier Kathleen Wynne announced that the Province will be creating a cap and trade system to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions A cap and trade program limits greenhouse gases by setting an emissions target for all industries If a company or organization cuts emissions below its allowance it can sell the remaining emissions as a credit If an organization produces more greenhouse gases than it is allowed it will need to buy credits to cover the difference Revenues from the cap and trade program would go toward actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Municipal governments in Ontario are in a unique position to address and mitigate climate change impacts through their direct or indirect influence over approximately 55 per cent of GHG emissions produced in Ontario For example municipalities have significant influence on land-use decisions that guide resource use through the planning and design of complete communities that provide transit and promote walkability that reduces personal automobile trips to landscaping and street trees that reduce heating and cooling for homes The recent approval of the Brampton Sustainability Thresholds reflects Bramptons leadership and commitment to action on climate change

This report outlines Bramptons response to the Provinces Climate Change Discussion Paper Given the timing of MOECCs Climate Change workshop and the Citys Council and Committee meeting schedule comments were sent to meet the MOECCs March 29 2015 deadline

CURRENT SITUATION

Ontarios Climate Change Discussion Paper 2015 promotes greater cross sector leadership and collaboration to address both the cause and effects of climate change to increase future economic opportunities The Province declares climate change as the critical issue of our time posing real risks that cannot be ignored but which will also provide significant opportunities for economic growth and innovation

The Paper expresses the need to transform Ontarios approach to climate change through more robust actions in key areas including carbon pricing key sector actions

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(electricity transportation industry buildings agriculture and waste) science research and technology and climate resilience and risk management

To respond to Ontarios Climate Change Discussion Paper two staff workshops were held to gather broad input across the Corporation On March 29 2015 staff submitted comments to the MOECC for the Provinces consideration (see Appendix 1 for detailed comments)

Bramptons key message to the Province is the need for a long-term climate change strategy that will ensure that provincial regulations data standards and funding are in place to support and strengthen the ability of municipalities to reduce community greenhouse gas emissions and vulnerability to climate change It is hoped that an Ontario Cap and Trade program will provide necessary funding for local municipal climate change actions Other key themes focused on the Provinces need to support resilient communities and a green economy by

bull Emphasizing the establishment of complete communities combined with investment in municipal infrastructure and zero-emission technologies

bull Strengthening Growth Plan policies for Greenfields and active transportation such as intensification corridors development phasing and minimum active transportation standards

bull Developing Provincial standards and criteria for assessing vulnerability and risk of municipal infrastructure and the natural heritage system and requirements for the preparation of risk management plans

bull Investing in municipal infrastructure such as transit stormwater management and buildings and in research to develop innovative technologies

bull Providing incentive funding for existing residential and business building stock to undertake energy retrofits and purchase alternative energy sources and

bull Providing education and outreach to improve public stakeholder understanding of climate change mitigation and adaptation to affect personal behaviour and community transformation

Brampton has a key role in mitigating and adapting to climate change which is expressed in the Citys Strategy Plan the Brampton Grow Green Master Plan and the Peel Climate Change Strategy partnership However to be effective the City requires a strong partnership commitment from the Province to provide the necessary planning funding and education mechanisms to support local actions Moreover achieving GHG emission reductions requires collective action by all levels of government businesses and the public

CORPORATE IMPLICATIONS

Financial Implications

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There are no budget implications with the report recommendations

Strategic Plan

bull Environmental Stewardship (Preserving) - A key action under the Environmental Stewardship goal directs the City to partner with conservation authorities and the Region of Peel to improve infrastructure and revise policy to respond to our changing climate

bull Corporate Excellence (Serving) - By providing comments on Ontarios future climate change strategy ensures Bramptons voice is being integrated into the provincial planning process and communicates the Citys leadership and commitment to adapting and mitigating climate change

CONCLUSION

Climate change is already impacting municipal infrastructure natural heritage and open

space systems and in other ways we are just beginning to understand Municipalities have a significant role in addressing the cause and effects of climate change Assessing local risks and vulnerabilities from climate change such as the work the Peel Climate Change Partnership is undertaking is the first critical step in determining how to plan for and respond to climate change

A Provincial strategy on climate change must include detailed plans funding and education to strengthen the ability of municipalities to adapt to and mitigate climate change Brampton welcomes Provincial efforts to address climate change and look forward to future opportunities to work collaboratively with the MOECC and other provincial agencies

Signature

M SUxJ =S^ v ^ r lichael Hoy MOP RPP

Environmental Policy Planner

Policy Planning and Growth Management

Approval for Submission

Initials Date

Chair SMT

Department Chief ~

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Chief Administrative Officer CJamp_ rotAz bull

Signature

Heather MacDonald MCIP RPP CHRL

Director Planning Policy and Growth Management

Planning and Building

Appendix 1 City of Brampton Comments - Province of Ontarios Climate Change Discussion Paper 2015

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Appendix 1

City of Brampton Comments

Province of Ontarios Climate Change

Discussion Paper 2014

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March 29 2015

Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Climate Change and Environmental Policy Division Air Policy and Climate Change Branch 77 Wellesley Street West Floor 10 Toronto Ontario

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Attention Kathy Hering Senior Policy Analyst

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EBR Registry Number 012-3452

The City of Brampton is pleased with this opportunity to respond to the Climate Change Discussion Paper 2015 The City is in agreement with the Province that climate change is the critical issue our time The following comments identify key considerations as the Province develops the strategy and more specific comments to the Climate Change Discussion Paper 2015 questions are provided in Attachment 1

Key Considerations

The City of Brampton would like to congratulate the Province of Ontario for its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas and air pollution emissions and to protect natural and built environments through its current provincial plans and actions We believe that Ontarios Climate Change initiative provides further opportunity in creating resilient communities and supporting a green economy by addressing

bull Emphasizing the establishment of complete communities through the Growth Plan combined with investment in municipal infrastructure and zero-emission technologies

bull Strengthening the Growth Plan policies for Greenfields and active transportation including intensification corridors development phasing and minimum active transportation standards and funding to assist municipalities

The Corporation of The City of Brampton 2 Wellington Street West Brampton ON L6Y 4R2

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bull The development of Provincial standards and criteria for assessing vulnerability and risk of municipal infrastructure and the natural heritage system and requirements for the preparation of risk management plans

bull Provincial investment in municipal infrastructure such as transit stormwater management and buildings

bull Provincial investment in research to develop innovative technologies (ie manufacturing production emissions)

bull Provincial incentive funding for Ontarios existing building stock to support homeowners and businesses that undertake energy retrofits and purchase alternative energy sources

bull Provincial education and outreach to improve public and stakeholder understanding of climate change mitigation and adaptation and how to affect personal behaviour and community transformation

The City of Brampton looks forward to participating in the next step in the development of Ontarios Climate Change Strategy Should you have any questions regarding our comments please do not hesitate to contact Michael Hoy Environmental Policy Planner (MichaelHoybramptonca or 905-874-2608)

Sincerely

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Heather MacDonald MCIP RPP CHRL Director Planning Policy and Growth Management Planning and Building

Attachment 1 City of Brampton Responses to Discussion Paper Questions

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(electricity transportation industry buildings agriculture and waste) science research and technology and climate resilience and risk management

To respond to Ontarios Climate Change Discussion Paper two staff workshops were held to gather broad input across the Corporation On March 29 2015 staff submitted comments to the MOECC for the Provinces consideration (see Appendix 1 for detailed comments)

Bramptons key message to the Province is the need for a long-term climate change strategy that will ensure that provincial regulations data standards and funding are in place to support and strengthen the ability of municipalities to reduce community greenhouse gas emissions and vulnerability to climate change It is hoped that an Ontario Cap and Trade program will provide necessary funding for local municipal climate change actions Other key themes focused on the Provinces need to support resilient communities and a green economy by

bull Emphasizing the establishment of complete communities combined with investment in municipal infrastructure and zero-emission technologies

bull Strengthening Growth Plan policies for Greenfields and active transportation such as intensification corridors development phasing and minimum active transportation standards

bull Developing Provincial standards and criteria for assessing vulnerability and risk of municipal infrastructure and the natural heritage system and requirements for the preparation of risk management plans

bull Investing in municipal infrastructure such as transit stormwater management and buildings and in research to develop innovative technologies

bull Providing incentive funding for existing residential and business building stock to undertake energy retrofits and purchase alternative energy sources and

bull Providing education and outreach to improve public stakeholder understanding of climate change mitigation and adaptation to affect personal behaviour and community transformation

Brampton has a key role in mitigating and adapting to climate change which is expressed in the Citys Strategy Plan the Brampton Grow Green Master Plan and the Peel Climate Change Strategy partnership However to be effective the City requires a strong partnership commitment from the Province to provide the necessary planning funding and education mechanisms to support local actions Moreover achieving GHG emission reductions requires collective action by all levels of government businesses and the public

CORPORATE IMPLICATIONS

Financial Implications

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There are no budget implications with the report recommendations

Strategic Plan

bull Environmental Stewardship (Preserving) - A key action under the Environmental Stewardship goal directs the City to partner with conservation authorities and the Region of Peel to improve infrastructure and revise policy to respond to our changing climate

bull Corporate Excellence (Serving) - By providing comments on Ontarios future climate change strategy ensures Bramptons voice is being integrated into the provincial planning process and communicates the Citys leadership and commitment to adapting and mitigating climate change

CONCLUSION

Climate change is already impacting municipal infrastructure natural heritage and open

space systems and in other ways we are just beginning to understand Municipalities have a significant role in addressing the cause and effects of climate change Assessing local risks and vulnerabilities from climate change such as the work the Peel Climate Change Partnership is undertaking is the first critical step in determining how to plan for and respond to climate change

A Provincial strategy on climate change must include detailed plans funding and education to strengthen the ability of municipalities to adapt to and mitigate climate change Brampton welcomes Provincial efforts to address climate change and look forward to future opportunities to work collaboratively with the MOECC and other provincial agencies

Signature

M SUxJ =S^ v ^ r lichael Hoy MOP RPP

Environmental Policy Planner

Policy Planning and Growth Management

Approval for Submission

Initials Date

Chair SMT

Department Chief ~

isZoungt

Chief Administrative Officer CJamp_ rotAz bull

Signature

Heather MacDonald MCIP RPP CHRL

Director Planning Policy and Growth Management

Planning and Building

Appendix 1 City of Brampton Comments - Province of Ontarios Climate Change Discussion Paper 2015

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Appendix 1

City of Brampton Comments

Province of Ontarios Climate Change

Discussion Paper 2014

bdquobdquo BRAMPTON su biTptotrade Flower City

March 29 2015

Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Climate Change and Environmental Policy Division Air Policy and Climate Change Branch 77 Wellesley Street West Floor 10 Toronto Ontario

M7A 2T5

Attention Kathy Hering Senior Policy Analyst

RE Climate Change Discussion Paper 2015 shy

EBR Registry Number 012-3452

The City of Brampton is pleased with this opportunity to respond to the Climate Change Discussion Paper 2015 The City is in agreement with the Province that climate change is the critical issue our time The following comments identify key considerations as the Province develops the strategy and more specific comments to the Climate Change Discussion Paper 2015 questions are provided in Attachment 1

Key Considerations

The City of Brampton would like to congratulate the Province of Ontario for its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas and air pollution emissions and to protect natural and built environments through its current provincial plans and actions We believe that Ontarios Climate Change initiative provides further opportunity in creating resilient communities and supporting a green economy by addressing

bull Emphasizing the establishment of complete communities through the Growth Plan combined with investment in municipal infrastructure and zero-emission technologies

bull Strengthening the Growth Plan policies for Greenfields and active transportation including intensification corridors development phasing and minimum active transportation standards and funding to assist municipalities

The Corporation of The City of Brampton 2 Wellington Street West Brampton ON L6Y 4R2

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bull The development of Provincial standards and criteria for assessing vulnerability and risk of municipal infrastructure and the natural heritage system and requirements for the preparation of risk management plans

bull Provincial investment in municipal infrastructure such as transit stormwater management and buildings

bull Provincial investment in research to develop innovative technologies (ie manufacturing production emissions)

bull Provincial incentive funding for Ontarios existing building stock to support homeowners and businesses that undertake energy retrofits and purchase alternative energy sources

bull Provincial education and outreach to improve public and stakeholder understanding of climate change mitigation and adaptation and how to affect personal behaviour and community transformation

The City of Brampton looks forward to participating in the next step in the development of Ontarios Climate Change Strategy Should you have any questions regarding our comments please do not hesitate to contact Michael Hoy Environmental Policy Planner (MichaelHoybramptonca or 905-874-2608)

Sincerely

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Heather MacDonald MCIP RPP CHRL Director Planning Policy and Growth Management Planning and Building

Attachment 1 City of Brampton Responses to Discussion Paper Questions

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There are no budget implications with the report recommendations

Strategic Plan

bull Environmental Stewardship (Preserving) - A key action under the Environmental Stewardship goal directs the City to partner with conservation authorities and the Region of Peel to improve infrastructure and revise policy to respond to our changing climate

bull Corporate Excellence (Serving) - By providing comments on Ontarios future climate change strategy ensures Bramptons voice is being integrated into the provincial planning process and communicates the Citys leadership and commitment to adapting and mitigating climate change

CONCLUSION

Climate change is already impacting municipal infrastructure natural heritage and open

space systems and in other ways we are just beginning to understand Municipalities have a significant role in addressing the cause and effects of climate change Assessing local risks and vulnerabilities from climate change such as the work the Peel Climate Change Partnership is undertaking is the first critical step in determining how to plan for and respond to climate change

A Provincial strategy on climate change must include detailed plans funding and education to strengthen the ability of municipalities to adapt to and mitigate climate change Brampton welcomes Provincial efforts to address climate change and look forward to future opportunities to work collaboratively with the MOECC and other provincial agencies

Signature

M SUxJ =S^ v ^ r lichael Hoy MOP RPP

Environmental Policy Planner

Policy Planning and Growth Management

Approval for Submission

Initials Date

Chair SMT

Department Chief ~

isZoungt

Chief Administrative Officer CJamp_ rotAz bull

Signature

Heather MacDonald MCIP RPP CHRL

Director Planning Policy and Growth Management

Planning and Building

Appendix 1 City of Brampton Comments - Province of Ontarios Climate Change Discussion Paper 2015

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Appendix 1

City of Brampton Comments

Province of Ontarios Climate Change

Discussion Paper 2014

bdquobdquo BRAMPTON su biTptotrade Flower City

March 29 2015

Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Climate Change and Environmental Policy Division Air Policy and Climate Change Branch 77 Wellesley Street West Floor 10 Toronto Ontario

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Attention Kathy Hering Senior Policy Analyst

RE Climate Change Discussion Paper 2015 shy

EBR Registry Number 012-3452

The City of Brampton is pleased with this opportunity to respond to the Climate Change Discussion Paper 2015 The City is in agreement with the Province that climate change is the critical issue our time The following comments identify key considerations as the Province develops the strategy and more specific comments to the Climate Change Discussion Paper 2015 questions are provided in Attachment 1

Key Considerations

The City of Brampton would like to congratulate the Province of Ontario for its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas and air pollution emissions and to protect natural and built environments through its current provincial plans and actions We believe that Ontarios Climate Change initiative provides further opportunity in creating resilient communities and supporting a green economy by addressing

bull Emphasizing the establishment of complete communities through the Growth Plan combined with investment in municipal infrastructure and zero-emission technologies

bull Strengthening the Growth Plan policies for Greenfields and active transportation including intensification corridors development phasing and minimum active transportation standards and funding to assist municipalities

The Corporation of The City of Brampton 2 Wellington Street West Brampton ON L6Y 4R2

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bull The development of Provincial standards and criteria for assessing vulnerability and risk of municipal infrastructure and the natural heritage system and requirements for the preparation of risk management plans

bull Provincial investment in municipal infrastructure such as transit stormwater management and buildings

bull Provincial investment in research to develop innovative technologies (ie manufacturing production emissions)

bull Provincial incentive funding for Ontarios existing building stock to support homeowners and businesses that undertake energy retrofits and purchase alternative energy sources

bull Provincial education and outreach to improve public and stakeholder understanding of climate change mitigation and adaptation and how to affect personal behaviour and community transformation

The City of Brampton looks forward to participating in the next step in the development of Ontarios Climate Change Strategy Should you have any questions regarding our comments please do not hesitate to contact Michael Hoy Environmental Policy Planner (MichaelHoybramptonca or 905-874-2608)

Sincerely

d^CLi^

Heather MacDonald MCIP RPP CHRL Director Planning Policy and Growth Management Planning and Building

Attachment 1 City of Brampton Responses to Discussion Paper Questions

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Appendix 1

City of Brampton Comments

Province of Ontarios Climate Change

Discussion Paper 2014

bdquobdquo BRAMPTON su biTptotrade Flower City

March 29 2015

Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Climate Change and Environmental Policy Division Air Policy and Climate Change Branch 77 Wellesley Street West Floor 10 Toronto Ontario

M7A 2T5

Attention Kathy Hering Senior Policy Analyst

RE Climate Change Discussion Paper 2015 shy

EBR Registry Number 012-3452

The City of Brampton is pleased with this opportunity to respond to the Climate Change Discussion Paper 2015 The City is in agreement with the Province that climate change is the critical issue our time The following comments identify key considerations as the Province develops the strategy and more specific comments to the Climate Change Discussion Paper 2015 questions are provided in Attachment 1

Key Considerations

The City of Brampton would like to congratulate the Province of Ontario for its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas and air pollution emissions and to protect natural and built environments through its current provincial plans and actions We believe that Ontarios Climate Change initiative provides further opportunity in creating resilient communities and supporting a green economy by addressing

bull Emphasizing the establishment of complete communities through the Growth Plan combined with investment in municipal infrastructure and zero-emission technologies

bull Strengthening the Growth Plan policies for Greenfields and active transportation including intensification corridors development phasing and minimum active transportation standards and funding to assist municipalities

The Corporation of The City of Brampton 2 Wellington Street West Brampton ON L6Y 4R2

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bull The development of Provincial standards and criteria for assessing vulnerability and risk of municipal infrastructure and the natural heritage system and requirements for the preparation of risk management plans

bull Provincial investment in municipal infrastructure such as transit stormwater management and buildings

bull Provincial investment in research to develop innovative technologies (ie manufacturing production emissions)

bull Provincial incentive funding for Ontarios existing building stock to support homeowners and businesses that undertake energy retrofits and purchase alternative energy sources

bull Provincial education and outreach to improve public and stakeholder understanding of climate change mitigation and adaptation and how to affect personal behaviour and community transformation

The City of Brampton looks forward to participating in the next step in the development of Ontarios Climate Change Strategy Should you have any questions regarding our comments please do not hesitate to contact Michael Hoy Environmental Policy Planner (MichaelHoybramptonca or 905-874-2608)

Sincerely

d^CLi^

Heather MacDonald MCIP RPP CHRL Director Planning Policy and Growth Management Planning and Building

Attachment 1 City of Brampton Responses to Discussion Paper Questions

bdquobdquo BRAMPTON su biTptotrade Flower City

March 29 2015

Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Climate Change and Environmental Policy Division Air Policy and Climate Change Branch 77 Wellesley Street West Floor 10 Toronto Ontario

M7A 2T5

Attention Kathy Hering Senior Policy Analyst

RE Climate Change Discussion Paper 2015 shy

EBR Registry Number 012-3452

The City of Brampton is pleased with this opportunity to respond to the Climate Change Discussion Paper 2015 The City is in agreement with the Province that climate change is the critical issue our time The following comments identify key considerations as the Province develops the strategy and more specific comments to the Climate Change Discussion Paper 2015 questions are provided in Attachment 1

Key Considerations

The City of Brampton would like to congratulate the Province of Ontario for its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas and air pollution emissions and to protect natural and built environments through its current provincial plans and actions We believe that Ontarios Climate Change initiative provides further opportunity in creating resilient communities and supporting a green economy by addressing

bull Emphasizing the establishment of complete communities through the Growth Plan combined with investment in municipal infrastructure and zero-emission technologies

bull Strengthening the Growth Plan policies for Greenfields and active transportation including intensification corridors development phasing and minimum active transportation standards and funding to assist municipalities

The Corporation of The City of Brampton 2 Wellington Street West Brampton ON L6Y 4R2

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bull The development of Provincial standards and criteria for assessing vulnerability and risk of municipal infrastructure and the natural heritage system and requirements for the preparation of risk management plans

bull Provincial investment in municipal infrastructure such as transit stormwater management and buildings

bull Provincial investment in research to develop innovative technologies (ie manufacturing production emissions)

bull Provincial incentive funding for Ontarios existing building stock to support homeowners and businesses that undertake energy retrofits and purchase alternative energy sources

bull Provincial education and outreach to improve public and stakeholder understanding of climate change mitigation and adaptation and how to affect personal behaviour and community transformation

The City of Brampton looks forward to participating in the next step in the development of Ontarios Climate Change Strategy Should you have any questions regarding our comments please do not hesitate to contact Michael Hoy Environmental Policy Planner (MichaelHoybramptonca or 905-874-2608)

Sincerely

d^CLi^

Heather MacDonald MCIP RPP CHRL Director Planning Policy and Growth Management Planning and Building

Attachment 1 City of Brampton Responses to Discussion Paper Questions

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bull The development of Provincial standards and criteria for assessing vulnerability and risk of municipal infrastructure and the natural heritage system and requirements for the preparation of risk management plans

bull Provincial investment in municipal infrastructure such as transit stormwater management and buildings

bull Provincial investment in research to develop innovative technologies (ie manufacturing production emissions)

bull Provincial incentive funding for Ontarios existing building stock to support homeowners and businesses that undertake energy retrofits and purchase alternative energy sources

bull Provincial education and outreach to improve public and stakeholder understanding of climate change mitigation and adaptation and how to affect personal behaviour and community transformation

The City of Brampton looks forward to participating in the next step in the development of Ontarios Climate Change Strategy Should you have any questions regarding our comments please do not hesitate to contact Michael Hoy Environmental Policy Planner (MichaelHoybramptonca or 905-874-2608)

Sincerely

d^CLi^

Heather MacDonald MCIP RPP CHRL Director Planning Policy and Growth Management Planning and Building

Attachment 1 City of Brampton Responses to Discussion Paper Questions

1 Traditional Knowledge

a) What are the best ways to employ the traditional knowledge of First Nations and Metis communities in the process of developing the climate change strategy and action plan and in implementing their provisions

The City of Brampton supports the engagement and collaboration with First Nations and Metis communities and finding ways to incorporate traditional ecological knowledge into the municipal decision making to create resilient communities

2 Actions in Key Sectors

a) What can each of the key sectors including transportation industry buildings electricity agriculture waste and forestry do to contribute to Ontarios 2020 and 2050 targets

Transportation

bull Streamline Environmental Assessment process for projects that address the Big Move priorities

bull Ensure Provincial planned transportation infrastructure is completed on budget and on schedule

bull Invest in foster and support public and active transportation opportunities that will achieve community livability business productivity emissions reductions and public health objectives

bull Incent alternative fuel sources and alternative fuel vehicles for public transit and private vehicles (to auto makers and consumers) Incentives can vary from making alternative fuel vehicles more affordable to driving privileges such as preferred parking and designated driving lanes

bull Provide greater policy direction and funding to municipalities to plan design and quantify sustainable communities in a manner that fosters the use of transit and active transportation

Industry

bull Provide an incentive program for industry (commercial and industrial) to build LEED certified buildings

bull Provide incentives for goods movement companies to reduce travel time on the roads and to improve the emissions from their vehicles

Buildings

bull Update the Ontario Building Code to recognize new technologies that support improved energy and water efficiency with the goal to achieve net-zero construction

bull Provincial support for municipal council approved comprehensive energy and water conservation targets for new development that exceed existing OBC targets

bull Support and capitalize on the energy efficiency market through training capacity development programs and incentives to build the market and its financing tools (eg conservation targets mobilizing capital securing loans on-bill financing LIC)

bull While changes to Ontario Building Code will have some success in mitigating future GHG emission mitigations to meet Ontarios aggressive reduction targets the Province needs to commit to a retrofit program that focuses on Ontarios existing building stock Provincial direction and support for local municipal community energy planning in collaboration with local energy providers is a first step to developing a comprehensive program to sustainably retrofit existing neighbourhoods Agood example of this program is the Toronto and Region Conservation Authoritys Sustainable Neighbourhood Retrofit Action Plan (SNAP) implemented in Bramptons County Court neighbourhood

Goods Movement

bull Shift higher proportion of goods movement to rail which has significantly reduced GHG emissions

bull Work with Goods Movement stakeholders to develop acceptable strategies and regulations such as truck tolls and reduced freight rates

bull Maximize use of GTA West Corridor for goods movement bull Changes in transportation modes timing may necessitate revamping the JIT

business model (heavily reliant on logistics and warehousing) to compensate for the alternative goods movement opportunities

Electricity

bull Direct local energy utilities to partner with municipalities in an effort to achieve maximum energy use reductions from existing building stock

bull Undertake further research on policy programs and incentives to support renewable and alternative energy supply to further reduce the current supply mix dependency on fossil based fuels to produce electricity

Waste

bull Encourage and assist the construction industry and businesses in reducing pre-and post-production waste and recycling production waste in industrial applications

bull Set targets for use of recycled material in highway and roadway construction projects

bull Support and incent resource recovery from municipal waste stream which could be used for the generation of energy

bull Regulate landfill pricing to encourage recycling

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b) What can government do better to encourage industry to further increase rates of innovation that would lead to improved productivity of all capital including natural capital in order to reduce emissions

Invest and support the establishment of green business parks throughout Ontario Green business are proven method of helping businesses unlock collaborative advantages and extract maximum value pursuing sustainability excellence in the areas of energy performance waste management water stewardship and stakeholder engagement Brampton is part of the Partners in Project Green Pearson Eco-Business Park which is a great example of this type of initiative

c) What Industry sectors may best be able to achieve voluntary emissions by 2020 and by 2015 sufficient to achieve Ontarios emissions targets

No comment

d) What role can the agricultural and forestry sectors play in reducing emissions andor providing carbon sinks or offsets

No comment

e) What role should land use planning have in affecting Ontarios Boreal carbon storage

No comment

f) Climate Change will have an impact on Ontarios food supply What role should this issue play in Ontarios Climate Change Strategy

The City has no comment on Ontarios agricultural sector however the Province should be actively promoting and supporting urban agriculture on public and private lands close to market

g) How can Ontario best achieve reductions in emissions in the transportation sector sufficient to achieve Ontarios targets bull Continued Provincial support of an integrated approach to transportation

planning with an emphasis on transit and active transportation is critical to meeting Ontarios targets

bull Provincial commitment to implementing and funding Metrolinxs BIG MOVE 2008 15 year plan of top transit priorities is required so municipalities can plan for future growth Critical transportation projects in Brampton include

1 Two-Way All-Day GO service on the Brampton to Kitchener line

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2 Hurontario-Main Street Light Rail Transit (LRT) and 3 Brampton Queen Street Rapid Transit

bull Other steps that should be taken are follows o Funding towards the municipal purchase of electric buses o Stable and reliable funding for municipal active transportation plans

including bull Grants and incentives for municipalities to develop and implement

active transportation plans bull Develop a Province-wide Active Transportation Communications Plan

to outline the benefits and opportunities of active transportation o Strengthen the Planning Act and planning policies for intensification and

mixed use development and require TDM as part of the development approval process

h) What are the barriers to uptake in low-emission zero-emission and electric vehicle use in Ontario

The barrier to wide scale adoption of low-emission zero-emission and electric vehicle use in Ontario includes the lack of infrastructure high initial costs and lack of incentives As such the Province should consider the following actions

bull Provide incentives to municipalities and private landowners to install and provide free access to infrastructure that supports electric vehicles

bull Provide incentives on low-emission vehicles including but not limited to cash rebates at point of sale reduced licensing fees designated driving lanes and or use HOV lanes

bull Pro-rate provincial vehicular licence fees based on fuel consumption per mileage bull Tighten emissions testing requirements on diesel and gasoline vehicles and bull Provide research grants to foster the development of more efficient electric

batteries

3 Community Design and Buildings

a) Transportation emissions have grown at a rate faster than any other class of emissions largely because of populations growth and urban expansion What role could the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and

other planning mechanisms play in combination with other government initiatives such as electrified Regional Express Rail in stabilizing the growth in transportation and building emissions

The Growth Plan should place greater emphasis on the establishment of Complete Communities active transportation and affordable housing This could be accomplished by

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bull Requiring municipalities to develop and implement sustainable guidelines for new development

bull Encouraging municipalities to set minimal sustainability thresholds for new Greenfield development

bull Providing greater policy direction for municipalities to plan and design Greenfield communities with higher densities intensification corridors mixed uses life style amenities affordable housing and access to frequent transit

bull Develop funding incentives that support municipalities that exceed Provincial intensification targets or adopt Development Permit Systems which help facilitate the certainty flexibility and an efficient and effective development approvals process

bull Requiring municipalities to provide transit at a minimum transit frequency before allowing settlement boundary expansions

bull Requiring municipalities to attain certain density targets within their built boundary before approving development in Greenfields

bull Developing guidelines to assist in the process of retrofitting existing suburban communities to be more walkable and transit oriented

b) Building net zero communities and buildings are already possible from an engineering standpoint yet few have been constructed In Ontario what changes are needed to building codes and planning processes to ensure greater uptake with regards to geothermal solar wind natural light combined heat and power community energy and other emerging technologies

Municipalities will need a commitment to staff training and development in these new technologies to ensure an efficient review process Brampton staff is knowledgeable about the technology and have reviewed several proposals for these installations with permits being issued in a timely fashion

Recent trends in Brampton have seen homeowners revoking Building Permits for solar panel installation as they have realized that the payback period does not justify the cost of installation As such the City offers the following comments

bull Province should lead a study to determine the barriers to homeowners and businesses demanding these emerging technologies

bull Develop and implement Provincial-led pilot projects that demonstrate technology and feasibility of establishing zero emission communities

bull Develop a provincial public awareness campaign bull Provide training courses for the development and construction industry bull Offer incentives to developers that provide zero emissions energy options to

new home buyers

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bull Provide funding to homeowners for the installation of alternative energy sources to shorten the payback period and

bull Provide a funding framework for municipalities to undertake feasibility studies for District Energy opportunities

c) Buildings must be operated as efficiently as possible - if not operated properly green buildings cannot achieve their sustainability objectives Does Ontario have the skill base to build and operate such buildings and communities and if not what more can be done to train the appropriate expertise

bull The Province should continue developing and expanding training programs within colleges and universities and

bull Work with large property managers (municipalities school boards universitiescolleges and office building owners industrial building owners) to design training protocols for building managers

d) When including emissions from electrical demand and heating gas buildings in Ontario already account for about 4 of our emissions How could emissions from existing building stock be reduced sufficiently to ensure Ontario achieves its targets

One of the largest untapped areas for achieving GHG emission reductions is the comprehensive retrofit of the existing building stock Providing funding incentives to homeowners and businesses to undertake energy audits and retrofits will provide environmental economic and social benefits to local economies As such the City of Brampton offers the following suggestions

bull Develop neighbourhood-based training sessions for homeowners and businesses

bull Provide financial incentives to undertake energy retrofits including but not limited to the purchasing of new heating and cooling systems installation of alternative energy systems insulation new water heaters and

bull Provide financial incentives for municipalities to develop neighbourhood retrofit programs The Brampton County Court Sustainable Neighbourhood Retrofit Action Plan (SNAP) is a great example of a multi-facet approach to sustainability to transform older neighbourhoods

e) What more could be done to ensure more Ontarians have the capacity to invest in low-carbon buildings and technologies

The Province should provide funding to homeowners and building managers to reduce the payback time for investments in new technologies and provide the

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necessary training to ensure technology is operated efficiently to achieve optimal GHG emission reductions

f) Risk assessments will be critical in the design and rehabilitations of infrastructure How can Ontario communitys best determine their local vulnerabilities and risks engaging local leaders in government First Nations and Metis communities and the private sector

bull The Ministers of Natural Resources and Municipal Affairs and Housing have approved revised Special Policy Area policies and a strategy to facilitate new development within the floodplain of Etobicoke Creek while mitigating risk While the Downtown Brampton Special Policy Area Comprehensive Flood Risk and Management Analysis February 2014 is a significant milestone and will pave the way for the revitalization of Bramptons downtown the City must take further steps to eliminate flood risk

As part of the comprehensive strategy to implement the Downtown Brampton Special Policy Area policies the City is proposing to revitalize the Etobicoke Creek By-pass Channel The Downtown Etobicoke Creek Channel Revitalization is a key initiative that will contribute to the redevelopment of Downtown Brampton by providing long-term solutions for the flood risk while creating sustainable public spaces and amenities supporting new development creating an attraction for the downtown enhancing the neighbourhood character and strengthening its identity The City in partnership with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has completed the Phase 1 Flood Mitigation Feasibility Study and an Urban Design and Land Use Study Work continues with the Phase 2 of the Feasibility Studies to address riverine and urban flooding with updated land use and urban design concepts which will lead to a future Environmental Assessment (EA) for the flood mitigation measures

Provincial funding support for the future channel remediation and flood measures including a proposed Flood Protection Landform and reconfiguration of the channel and creek crossings will be critical for Brampton to realize this major opportunity to eliminate flood risk and create a complete community in the Citys Urban Growth Centre

bull While the Province has required all municipalities to prepare Emergency Management Plans the Province has not required the preparation of vulnerability and risk assessments and resilience plans Municipalities need greater guidance and support from the Province in the form of common standards frameworks and methods to conduct vulnerability and risk assessments and resilience plans and to integrate results into planning processes and decision making

Essential to infrastructure risk assessments is the need to forecast future risks

As such the City recommends that the Province demonstrate leadership to understand the future impact of climate change in the following ways

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bull Establish a Provincial Climate Change Adaptation Office that offers scientific support to climate change impact assessment and adaptation Planners Engineers and Emergency Managers need Provincial support in the form of standardized forecasts of future impacts of climate change and recommend mitigation and adaptation measures

bull Support professional development to enable municipalities to build the competency needed to integrate climate change considerations into practice aimed at the preparation of resilience plans The province should consider developing adaptation training certification programs to build professional competency in this field for the future

bull Vulnerability and risk assessments and resilient plans should be required for municipal infrastructure (this is already required under the HIRA) natural heritage urban tree canopy and agricultural infrastructure and lands As an example the Region of Peels Climate Change Partnership is undertaking risk assessments in all of these areas

bull Create Provincial funding reserves for recovery and remediation following weather related emergencies and disasters Recovery funding is necessary for cleaning-up and re-establishing municipal services while remediation funding should address implementing actions to reduce future vulnerability and risk from similar extreme events

bull Create Provincial funding formulas to retrofit existing infrastructure such as storm sewers to minimize climate change impacts

bull Develop Provincial partnerships and funding with faith-based organizations NGOs or other community organizations to enhance support to vulnerable populations during emergencies Although partnerships may be locally based provincial training and standardization of service levels could benefit all municipalities

bull Provide clear direction and establish standards on how to address climate

change in a consistent manner for the design of infrastructure including stormwater management facilities

Price on Carbon

This spring Ontario will confirm the market mechanism or mechanisms that will be used to price carbon in Ontario Some of the goals of carbon pricing include

bull Ensuring greenhouse gas emissions reduction certainty bull Supporting and encouraging innovation in industry bull Improving human social financial produced and natural capital productivity and bull Supporting households and business transition to low carbon economy

A well-designed carbon pricing system is the most cost effective approach to reduce greenhouse gas emissions The Province will consider the following options for carbon pricing as outlined in the Discussion Paper

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Cap and Trade This involves placing a limit on total emissions and allowing emitters who have reduced their carbon emissions successfully to trade the balance of permitted carbon emissions

bull Baseline and Credit Similar to the Cap and Trade this system does not cap total emissions

bull Carbon Tax A set charge is applied to every tonne of greenhouse gas emitted There is no limit or cap to emissions

bull Regulations and Performance Standards This will require businesses to meet a set standard or specific target or to use a specific technology to reduce emissions This requires that the regulator have substantial knowledge for each technology and application

a) Given the above what market mechanism or mechanisms will best achieve these goals for Ontario No comment

b) For those industries already facing challenges today due to changing economic conditions or technological advances in other jurisdictions what carbon pricing market mechanism or mechanisms would be most beneficial What design considerations should be taken into account

The City of Brampton recognizes that a price on carbon could have significant environmental benefits but will also have social and economic implications that must also be taken into account The City of Brampton has not completed a comprehensive review on the implications of carbon pricing and therefore is not prepared to offer a position on a particular market mechanism However there are principles that should be considered when making a decision on this matter

It is important that the carbon pricing mechanism be equitable and that any additional fees do not disproportionately affect marginalized and vulnerable populations or rural communities These groups would benefit from receiving additional provincial support to allow them to mitigate emissions and adapt to future climate change risks Carbon pricing should not disproportionally effect small and medium businesses or industries or leave municipalities or other public institutions such as school boards exposed to additional financial risk

The Province may want to consider a phased market mechanism to provide businesses and industries enough time to adjust Attention should also be given to assessing ways local businesses and municipalities can be assisted in the short-term

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A price on carbon should be comprehensively applied to ensure it results in addressing both the cause (reducing GHGs) and effects (reducing community vulnerability) of climate change and complements existing municipal activities It is important that the effectiveness of the pricing mechanism is evaluated monitored and publicly reported on regularly to determine if it is achieving its desired outcomes

Finally the Province should be transparent on how carbon pricing revenue is generated and allocated and ensure it is designed in such a way that it can be sustained in the long-term The Province should not use a price on carbon as a new revenue stream nor as a revenue neutral program but instead should strategically allocate a portion of the funds to help assist homeowners municipalities and businesses adapt to and mitigate against climate change

5 Science and Technology

a) In what areas of low-carbon science and technology does Ontario have competitive advantages or strategic interests

Ontario has access to a clean and plentiful supply of freshwater and the Province should take advantage of this globally recognized asset by supporting advancement of technologies which conserve water or optimize energy within water intensive industry or use

The Province already guides Regulatory Floodplain modelling Given recent impacts from flood events around the Province and the fact that such events are only likely to increase in frequency as a result of climate change the Province should update and fund floodplain modelling criteria and mapping to address climate change similar to the 1980s Flood Damage Reduction program

The Province should further support and advocate new technologies and innovations which reduce risks from flooding Credit Valley Conservation has been a leader in providing guidance to private and public agencies to implement Low Impact Develop (LID) across their watershed Supporting collaborative opportunities will increase the chance that innovations in science and technology will be successful

Adaptation and resiliency planning and climate change science are emerging as a significant growth sector The province should leverage the significant expertise that exists across the province to help further advance this sector in provincial national and global markets

b) How can Ontario better support early stage research that could lead to the future commercialization of technologies that will provide economic benefits while also helping Ontario achieve its carbon reduction goals

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P5-Hf The Province should promote strengthen and support municipal climate change collaborations and partnerships like the Peel Climate Change Partnership The Province could aid these bodies in solution focused research and coordination to

reduce community greenhouse gas emissions and local vulnerability to climate change by developing policies and programs which can also produce local economic benefits The Province could provide forums ranging from conferences webinars and social media to share experiences and information

Work closely with the provinces ONE Network including the RIC Centres to encourage and promote entrepreneurs to commercialize technologies that reduce carbon reduction goals

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bull Provincial support for municipal council approved comprehensive energy and water conservation targets for new development that exceed existing OBC targets

bull Support and capitalize on the energy efficiency market through training capacity development programs and incentives to build the market and its financing tools (eg conservation targets mobilizing capital securing loans on-bill financing LIC)

bull While changes to Ontario Building Code will have some success in mitigating future GHG emission mitigations to meet Ontarios aggressive reduction targets the Province needs to commit to a retrofit program that focuses on Ontarios existing building stock Provincial direction and support for local municipal community energy planning in collaboration with local energy providers is a first step to developing a comprehensive program to sustainably retrofit existing neighbourhoods Agood example of this program is the Toronto and Region Conservation Authoritys Sustainable Neighbourhood Retrofit Action Plan (SNAP) implemented in Bramptons County Court neighbourhood

Goods Movement

bull Shift higher proportion of goods movement to rail which has significantly reduced GHG emissions

bull Work with Goods Movement stakeholders to develop acceptable strategies and regulations such as truck tolls and reduced freight rates

bull Maximize use of GTA West Corridor for goods movement bull Changes in transportation modes timing may necessitate revamping the JIT

business model (heavily reliant on logistics and warehousing) to compensate for the alternative goods movement opportunities

Electricity

bull Direct local energy utilities to partner with municipalities in an effort to achieve maximum energy use reductions from existing building stock

bull Undertake further research on policy programs and incentives to support renewable and alternative energy supply to further reduce the current supply mix dependency on fossil based fuels to produce electricity

Waste

bull Encourage and assist the construction industry and businesses in reducing pre-and post-production waste and recycling production waste in industrial applications

bull Set targets for use of recycled material in highway and roadway construction projects

bull Support and incent resource recovery from municipal waste stream which could be used for the generation of energy

bull Regulate landfill pricing to encourage recycling

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b) What can government do better to encourage industry to further increase rates of innovation that would lead to improved productivity of all capital including natural capital in order to reduce emissions

Invest and support the establishment of green business parks throughout Ontario Green business are proven method of helping businesses unlock collaborative advantages and extract maximum value pursuing sustainability excellence in the areas of energy performance waste management water stewardship and stakeholder engagement Brampton is part of the Partners in Project Green Pearson Eco-Business Park which is a great example of this type of initiative

c) What Industry sectors may best be able to achieve voluntary emissions by 2020 and by 2015 sufficient to achieve Ontarios emissions targets

No comment

d) What role can the agricultural and forestry sectors play in reducing emissions andor providing carbon sinks or offsets

No comment

e) What role should land use planning have in affecting Ontarios Boreal carbon storage

No comment

f) Climate Change will have an impact on Ontarios food supply What role should this issue play in Ontarios Climate Change Strategy

The City has no comment on Ontarios agricultural sector however the Province should be actively promoting and supporting urban agriculture on public and private lands close to market

g) How can Ontario best achieve reductions in emissions in the transportation sector sufficient to achieve Ontarios targets bull Continued Provincial support of an integrated approach to transportation

planning with an emphasis on transit and active transportation is critical to meeting Ontarios targets

bull Provincial commitment to implementing and funding Metrolinxs BIG MOVE 2008 15 year plan of top transit priorities is required so municipalities can plan for future growth Critical transportation projects in Brampton include

1 Two-Way All-Day GO service on the Brampton to Kitchener line

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2 Hurontario-Main Street Light Rail Transit (LRT) and 3 Brampton Queen Street Rapid Transit

bull Other steps that should be taken are follows o Funding towards the municipal purchase of electric buses o Stable and reliable funding for municipal active transportation plans

including bull Grants and incentives for municipalities to develop and implement

active transportation plans bull Develop a Province-wide Active Transportation Communications Plan

to outline the benefits and opportunities of active transportation o Strengthen the Planning Act and planning policies for intensification and

mixed use development and require TDM as part of the development approval process

h) What are the barriers to uptake in low-emission zero-emission and electric vehicle use in Ontario

The barrier to wide scale adoption of low-emission zero-emission and electric vehicle use in Ontario includes the lack of infrastructure high initial costs and lack of incentives As such the Province should consider the following actions

bull Provide incentives to municipalities and private landowners to install and provide free access to infrastructure that supports electric vehicles

bull Provide incentives on low-emission vehicles including but not limited to cash rebates at point of sale reduced licensing fees designated driving lanes and or use HOV lanes

bull Pro-rate provincial vehicular licence fees based on fuel consumption per mileage bull Tighten emissions testing requirements on diesel and gasoline vehicles and bull Provide research grants to foster the development of more efficient electric

batteries

3 Community Design and Buildings

a) Transportation emissions have grown at a rate faster than any other class of emissions largely because of populations growth and urban expansion What role could the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and

other planning mechanisms play in combination with other government initiatives such as electrified Regional Express Rail in stabilizing the growth in transportation and building emissions

The Growth Plan should place greater emphasis on the establishment of Complete Communities active transportation and affordable housing This could be accomplished by

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bull Requiring municipalities to develop and implement sustainable guidelines for new development

bull Encouraging municipalities to set minimal sustainability thresholds for new Greenfield development

bull Providing greater policy direction for municipalities to plan and design Greenfield communities with higher densities intensification corridors mixed uses life style amenities affordable housing and access to frequent transit

bull Develop funding incentives that support municipalities that exceed Provincial intensification targets or adopt Development Permit Systems which help facilitate the certainty flexibility and an efficient and effective development approvals process

bull Requiring municipalities to provide transit at a minimum transit frequency before allowing settlement boundary expansions

bull Requiring municipalities to attain certain density targets within their built boundary before approving development in Greenfields

bull Developing guidelines to assist in the process of retrofitting existing suburban communities to be more walkable and transit oriented

b) Building net zero communities and buildings are already possible from an engineering standpoint yet few have been constructed In Ontario what changes are needed to building codes and planning processes to ensure greater uptake with regards to geothermal solar wind natural light combined heat and power community energy and other emerging technologies

Municipalities will need a commitment to staff training and development in these new technologies to ensure an efficient review process Brampton staff is knowledgeable about the technology and have reviewed several proposals for these installations with permits being issued in a timely fashion

Recent trends in Brampton have seen homeowners revoking Building Permits for solar panel installation as they have realized that the payback period does not justify the cost of installation As such the City offers the following comments

bull Province should lead a study to determine the barriers to homeowners and businesses demanding these emerging technologies

bull Develop and implement Provincial-led pilot projects that demonstrate technology and feasibility of establishing zero emission communities

bull Develop a provincial public awareness campaign bull Provide training courses for the development and construction industry bull Offer incentives to developers that provide zero emissions energy options to

new home buyers

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bull Provide funding to homeowners for the installation of alternative energy sources to shorten the payback period and

bull Provide a funding framework for municipalities to undertake feasibility studies for District Energy opportunities

c) Buildings must be operated as efficiently as possible - if not operated properly green buildings cannot achieve their sustainability objectives Does Ontario have the skill base to build and operate such buildings and communities and if not what more can be done to train the appropriate expertise

bull The Province should continue developing and expanding training programs within colleges and universities and

bull Work with large property managers (municipalities school boards universitiescolleges and office building owners industrial building owners) to design training protocols for building managers

d) When including emissions from electrical demand and heating gas buildings in Ontario already account for about 4 of our emissions How could emissions from existing building stock be reduced sufficiently to ensure Ontario achieves its targets

One of the largest untapped areas for achieving GHG emission reductions is the comprehensive retrofit of the existing building stock Providing funding incentives to homeowners and businesses to undertake energy audits and retrofits will provide environmental economic and social benefits to local economies As such the City of Brampton offers the following suggestions

bull Develop neighbourhood-based training sessions for homeowners and businesses

bull Provide financial incentives to undertake energy retrofits including but not limited to the purchasing of new heating and cooling systems installation of alternative energy systems insulation new water heaters and

bull Provide financial incentives for municipalities to develop neighbourhood retrofit programs The Brampton County Court Sustainable Neighbourhood Retrofit Action Plan (SNAP) is a great example of a multi-facet approach to sustainability to transform older neighbourhoods

e) What more could be done to ensure more Ontarians have the capacity to invest in low-carbon buildings and technologies

The Province should provide funding to homeowners and building managers to reduce the payback time for investments in new technologies and provide the

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necessary training to ensure technology is operated efficiently to achieve optimal GHG emission reductions

f) Risk assessments will be critical in the design and rehabilitations of infrastructure How can Ontario communitys best determine their local vulnerabilities and risks engaging local leaders in government First Nations and Metis communities and the private sector

bull The Ministers of Natural Resources and Municipal Affairs and Housing have approved revised Special Policy Area policies and a strategy to facilitate new development within the floodplain of Etobicoke Creek while mitigating risk While the Downtown Brampton Special Policy Area Comprehensive Flood Risk and Management Analysis February 2014 is a significant milestone and will pave the way for the revitalization of Bramptons downtown the City must take further steps to eliminate flood risk

As part of the comprehensive strategy to implement the Downtown Brampton Special Policy Area policies the City is proposing to revitalize the Etobicoke Creek By-pass Channel The Downtown Etobicoke Creek Channel Revitalization is a key initiative that will contribute to the redevelopment of Downtown Brampton by providing long-term solutions for the flood risk while creating sustainable public spaces and amenities supporting new development creating an attraction for the downtown enhancing the neighbourhood character and strengthening its identity The City in partnership with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has completed the Phase 1 Flood Mitigation Feasibility Study and an Urban Design and Land Use Study Work continues with the Phase 2 of the Feasibility Studies to address riverine and urban flooding with updated land use and urban design concepts which will lead to a future Environmental Assessment (EA) for the flood mitigation measures

Provincial funding support for the future channel remediation and flood measures including a proposed Flood Protection Landform and reconfiguration of the channel and creek crossings will be critical for Brampton to realize this major opportunity to eliminate flood risk and create a complete community in the Citys Urban Growth Centre

bull While the Province has required all municipalities to prepare Emergency Management Plans the Province has not required the preparation of vulnerability and risk assessments and resilience plans Municipalities need greater guidance and support from the Province in the form of common standards frameworks and methods to conduct vulnerability and risk assessments and resilience plans and to integrate results into planning processes and decision making

Essential to infrastructure risk assessments is the need to forecast future risks

As such the City recommends that the Province demonstrate leadership to understand the future impact of climate change in the following ways

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bull Establish a Provincial Climate Change Adaptation Office that offers scientific support to climate change impact assessment and adaptation Planners Engineers and Emergency Managers need Provincial support in the form of standardized forecasts of future impacts of climate change and recommend mitigation and adaptation measures

bull Support professional development to enable municipalities to build the competency needed to integrate climate change considerations into practice aimed at the preparation of resilience plans The province should consider developing adaptation training certification programs to build professional competency in this field for the future

bull Vulnerability and risk assessments and resilient plans should be required for municipal infrastructure (this is already required under the HIRA) natural heritage urban tree canopy and agricultural infrastructure and lands As an example the Region of Peels Climate Change Partnership is undertaking risk assessments in all of these areas

bull Create Provincial funding reserves for recovery and remediation following weather related emergencies and disasters Recovery funding is necessary for cleaning-up and re-establishing municipal services while remediation funding should address implementing actions to reduce future vulnerability and risk from similar extreme events

bull Create Provincial funding formulas to retrofit existing infrastructure such as storm sewers to minimize climate change impacts

bull Develop Provincial partnerships and funding with faith-based organizations NGOs or other community organizations to enhance support to vulnerable populations during emergencies Although partnerships may be locally based provincial training and standardization of service levels could benefit all municipalities

bull Provide clear direction and establish standards on how to address climate

change in a consistent manner for the design of infrastructure including stormwater management facilities

Price on Carbon

This spring Ontario will confirm the market mechanism or mechanisms that will be used to price carbon in Ontario Some of the goals of carbon pricing include

bull Ensuring greenhouse gas emissions reduction certainty bull Supporting and encouraging innovation in industry bull Improving human social financial produced and natural capital productivity and bull Supporting households and business transition to low carbon economy

A well-designed carbon pricing system is the most cost effective approach to reduce greenhouse gas emissions The Province will consider the following options for carbon pricing as outlined in the Discussion Paper

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Cap and Trade This involves placing a limit on total emissions and allowing emitters who have reduced their carbon emissions successfully to trade the balance of permitted carbon emissions

bull Baseline and Credit Similar to the Cap and Trade this system does not cap total emissions

bull Carbon Tax A set charge is applied to every tonne of greenhouse gas emitted There is no limit or cap to emissions

bull Regulations and Performance Standards This will require businesses to meet a set standard or specific target or to use a specific technology to reduce emissions This requires that the regulator have substantial knowledge for each technology and application

a) Given the above what market mechanism or mechanisms will best achieve these goals for Ontario No comment

b) For those industries already facing challenges today due to changing economic conditions or technological advances in other jurisdictions what carbon pricing market mechanism or mechanisms would be most beneficial What design considerations should be taken into account

The City of Brampton recognizes that a price on carbon could have significant environmental benefits but will also have social and economic implications that must also be taken into account The City of Brampton has not completed a comprehensive review on the implications of carbon pricing and therefore is not prepared to offer a position on a particular market mechanism However there are principles that should be considered when making a decision on this matter

It is important that the carbon pricing mechanism be equitable and that any additional fees do not disproportionately affect marginalized and vulnerable populations or rural communities These groups would benefit from receiving additional provincial support to allow them to mitigate emissions and adapt to future climate change risks Carbon pricing should not disproportionally effect small and medium businesses or industries or leave municipalities or other public institutions such as school boards exposed to additional financial risk

The Province may want to consider a phased market mechanism to provide businesses and industries enough time to adjust Attention should also be given to assessing ways local businesses and municipalities can be assisted in the short-term

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A price on carbon should be comprehensively applied to ensure it results in addressing both the cause (reducing GHGs) and effects (reducing community vulnerability) of climate change and complements existing municipal activities It is important that the effectiveness of the pricing mechanism is evaluated monitored and publicly reported on regularly to determine if it is achieving its desired outcomes

Finally the Province should be transparent on how carbon pricing revenue is generated and allocated and ensure it is designed in such a way that it can be sustained in the long-term The Province should not use a price on carbon as a new revenue stream nor as a revenue neutral program but instead should strategically allocate a portion of the funds to help assist homeowners municipalities and businesses adapt to and mitigate against climate change

5 Science and Technology

a) In what areas of low-carbon science and technology does Ontario have competitive advantages or strategic interests

Ontario has access to a clean and plentiful supply of freshwater and the Province should take advantage of this globally recognized asset by supporting advancement of technologies which conserve water or optimize energy within water intensive industry or use

The Province already guides Regulatory Floodplain modelling Given recent impacts from flood events around the Province and the fact that such events are only likely to increase in frequency as a result of climate change the Province should update and fund floodplain modelling criteria and mapping to address climate change similar to the 1980s Flood Damage Reduction program

The Province should further support and advocate new technologies and innovations which reduce risks from flooding Credit Valley Conservation has been a leader in providing guidance to private and public agencies to implement Low Impact Develop (LID) across their watershed Supporting collaborative opportunities will increase the chance that innovations in science and technology will be successful

Adaptation and resiliency planning and climate change science are emerging as a significant growth sector The province should leverage the significant expertise that exists across the province to help further advance this sector in provincial national and global markets

b) How can Ontario better support early stage research that could lead to the future commercialization of technologies that will provide economic benefits while also helping Ontario achieve its carbon reduction goals

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P5-Hf The Province should promote strengthen and support municipal climate change collaborations and partnerships like the Peel Climate Change Partnership The Province could aid these bodies in solution focused research and coordination to

reduce community greenhouse gas emissions and local vulnerability to climate change by developing policies and programs which can also produce local economic benefits The Province could provide forums ranging from conferences webinars and social media to share experiences and information

Work closely with the provinces ONE Network including the RIC Centres to encourage and promote entrepreneurs to commercialize technologies that reduce carbon reduction goals

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b) What can government do better to encourage industry to further increase rates of innovation that would lead to improved productivity of all capital including natural capital in order to reduce emissions

Invest and support the establishment of green business parks throughout Ontario Green business are proven method of helping businesses unlock collaborative advantages and extract maximum value pursuing sustainability excellence in the areas of energy performance waste management water stewardship and stakeholder engagement Brampton is part of the Partners in Project Green Pearson Eco-Business Park which is a great example of this type of initiative

c) What Industry sectors may best be able to achieve voluntary emissions by 2020 and by 2015 sufficient to achieve Ontarios emissions targets

No comment

d) What role can the agricultural and forestry sectors play in reducing emissions andor providing carbon sinks or offsets

No comment

e) What role should land use planning have in affecting Ontarios Boreal carbon storage

No comment

f) Climate Change will have an impact on Ontarios food supply What role should this issue play in Ontarios Climate Change Strategy

The City has no comment on Ontarios agricultural sector however the Province should be actively promoting and supporting urban agriculture on public and private lands close to market

g) How can Ontario best achieve reductions in emissions in the transportation sector sufficient to achieve Ontarios targets bull Continued Provincial support of an integrated approach to transportation

planning with an emphasis on transit and active transportation is critical to meeting Ontarios targets

bull Provincial commitment to implementing and funding Metrolinxs BIG MOVE 2008 15 year plan of top transit priorities is required so municipalities can plan for future growth Critical transportation projects in Brampton include

1 Two-Way All-Day GO service on the Brampton to Kitchener line

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2 Hurontario-Main Street Light Rail Transit (LRT) and 3 Brampton Queen Street Rapid Transit

bull Other steps that should be taken are follows o Funding towards the municipal purchase of electric buses o Stable and reliable funding for municipal active transportation plans

including bull Grants and incentives for municipalities to develop and implement

active transportation plans bull Develop a Province-wide Active Transportation Communications Plan

to outline the benefits and opportunities of active transportation o Strengthen the Planning Act and planning policies for intensification and

mixed use development and require TDM as part of the development approval process

h) What are the barriers to uptake in low-emission zero-emission and electric vehicle use in Ontario

The barrier to wide scale adoption of low-emission zero-emission and electric vehicle use in Ontario includes the lack of infrastructure high initial costs and lack of incentives As such the Province should consider the following actions

bull Provide incentives to municipalities and private landowners to install and provide free access to infrastructure that supports electric vehicles

bull Provide incentives on low-emission vehicles including but not limited to cash rebates at point of sale reduced licensing fees designated driving lanes and or use HOV lanes

bull Pro-rate provincial vehicular licence fees based on fuel consumption per mileage bull Tighten emissions testing requirements on diesel and gasoline vehicles and bull Provide research grants to foster the development of more efficient electric

batteries

3 Community Design and Buildings

a) Transportation emissions have grown at a rate faster than any other class of emissions largely because of populations growth and urban expansion What role could the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and

other planning mechanisms play in combination with other government initiatives such as electrified Regional Express Rail in stabilizing the growth in transportation and building emissions

The Growth Plan should place greater emphasis on the establishment of Complete Communities active transportation and affordable housing This could be accomplished by

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K-a

bull Requiring municipalities to develop and implement sustainable guidelines for new development

bull Encouraging municipalities to set minimal sustainability thresholds for new Greenfield development

bull Providing greater policy direction for municipalities to plan and design Greenfield communities with higher densities intensification corridors mixed uses life style amenities affordable housing and access to frequent transit

bull Develop funding incentives that support municipalities that exceed Provincial intensification targets or adopt Development Permit Systems which help facilitate the certainty flexibility and an efficient and effective development approvals process

bull Requiring municipalities to provide transit at a minimum transit frequency before allowing settlement boundary expansions

bull Requiring municipalities to attain certain density targets within their built boundary before approving development in Greenfields

bull Developing guidelines to assist in the process of retrofitting existing suburban communities to be more walkable and transit oriented

b) Building net zero communities and buildings are already possible from an engineering standpoint yet few have been constructed In Ontario what changes are needed to building codes and planning processes to ensure greater uptake with regards to geothermal solar wind natural light combined heat and power community energy and other emerging technologies

Municipalities will need a commitment to staff training and development in these new technologies to ensure an efficient review process Brampton staff is knowledgeable about the technology and have reviewed several proposals for these installations with permits being issued in a timely fashion

Recent trends in Brampton have seen homeowners revoking Building Permits for solar panel installation as they have realized that the payback period does not justify the cost of installation As such the City offers the following comments

bull Province should lead a study to determine the barriers to homeowners and businesses demanding these emerging technologies

bull Develop and implement Provincial-led pilot projects that demonstrate technology and feasibility of establishing zero emission communities

bull Develop a provincial public awareness campaign bull Provide training courses for the development and construction industry bull Offer incentives to developers that provide zero emissions energy options to

new home buyers

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bull Provide funding to homeowners for the installation of alternative energy sources to shorten the payback period and

bull Provide a funding framework for municipalities to undertake feasibility studies for District Energy opportunities

c) Buildings must be operated as efficiently as possible - if not operated properly green buildings cannot achieve their sustainability objectives Does Ontario have the skill base to build and operate such buildings and communities and if not what more can be done to train the appropriate expertise

bull The Province should continue developing and expanding training programs within colleges and universities and

bull Work with large property managers (municipalities school boards universitiescolleges and office building owners industrial building owners) to design training protocols for building managers

d) When including emissions from electrical demand and heating gas buildings in Ontario already account for about 4 of our emissions How could emissions from existing building stock be reduced sufficiently to ensure Ontario achieves its targets

One of the largest untapped areas for achieving GHG emission reductions is the comprehensive retrofit of the existing building stock Providing funding incentives to homeowners and businesses to undertake energy audits and retrofits will provide environmental economic and social benefits to local economies As such the City of Brampton offers the following suggestions

bull Develop neighbourhood-based training sessions for homeowners and businesses

bull Provide financial incentives to undertake energy retrofits including but not limited to the purchasing of new heating and cooling systems installation of alternative energy systems insulation new water heaters and

bull Provide financial incentives for municipalities to develop neighbourhood retrofit programs The Brampton County Court Sustainable Neighbourhood Retrofit Action Plan (SNAP) is a great example of a multi-facet approach to sustainability to transform older neighbourhoods

e) What more could be done to ensure more Ontarians have the capacity to invest in low-carbon buildings and technologies

The Province should provide funding to homeowners and building managers to reduce the payback time for investments in new technologies and provide the

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necessary training to ensure technology is operated efficiently to achieve optimal GHG emission reductions

f) Risk assessments will be critical in the design and rehabilitations of infrastructure How can Ontario communitys best determine their local vulnerabilities and risks engaging local leaders in government First Nations and Metis communities and the private sector

bull The Ministers of Natural Resources and Municipal Affairs and Housing have approved revised Special Policy Area policies and a strategy to facilitate new development within the floodplain of Etobicoke Creek while mitigating risk While the Downtown Brampton Special Policy Area Comprehensive Flood Risk and Management Analysis February 2014 is a significant milestone and will pave the way for the revitalization of Bramptons downtown the City must take further steps to eliminate flood risk

As part of the comprehensive strategy to implement the Downtown Brampton Special Policy Area policies the City is proposing to revitalize the Etobicoke Creek By-pass Channel The Downtown Etobicoke Creek Channel Revitalization is a key initiative that will contribute to the redevelopment of Downtown Brampton by providing long-term solutions for the flood risk while creating sustainable public spaces and amenities supporting new development creating an attraction for the downtown enhancing the neighbourhood character and strengthening its identity The City in partnership with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has completed the Phase 1 Flood Mitigation Feasibility Study and an Urban Design and Land Use Study Work continues with the Phase 2 of the Feasibility Studies to address riverine and urban flooding with updated land use and urban design concepts which will lead to a future Environmental Assessment (EA) for the flood mitigation measures

Provincial funding support for the future channel remediation and flood measures including a proposed Flood Protection Landform and reconfiguration of the channel and creek crossings will be critical for Brampton to realize this major opportunity to eliminate flood risk and create a complete community in the Citys Urban Growth Centre

bull While the Province has required all municipalities to prepare Emergency Management Plans the Province has not required the preparation of vulnerability and risk assessments and resilience plans Municipalities need greater guidance and support from the Province in the form of common standards frameworks and methods to conduct vulnerability and risk assessments and resilience plans and to integrate results into planning processes and decision making

Essential to infrastructure risk assessments is the need to forecast future risks

As such the City recommends that the Province demonstrate leadership to understand the future impact of climate change in the following ways

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bull Establish a Provincial Climate Change Adaptation Office that offers scientific support to climate change impact assessment and adaptation Planners Engineers and Emergency Managers need Provincial support in the form of standardized forecasts of future impacts of climate change and recommend mitigation and adaptation measures

bull Support professional development to enable municipalities to build the competency needed to integrate climate change considerations into practice aimed at the preparation of resilience plans The province should consider developing adaptation training certification programs to build professional competency in this field for the future

bull Vulnerability and risk assessments and resilient plans should be required for municipal infrastructure (this is already required under the HIRA) natural heritage urban tree canopy and agricultural infrastructure and lands As an example the Region of Peels Climate Change Partnership is undertaking risk assessments in all of these areas

bull Create Provincial funding reserves for recovery and remediation following weather related emergencies and disasters Recovery funding is necessary for cleaning-up and re-establishing municipal services while remediation funding should address implementing actions to reduce future vulnerability and risk from similar extreme events

bull Create Provincial funding formulas to retrofit existing infrastructure such as storm sewers to minimize climate change impacts

bull Develop Provincial partnerships and funding with faith-based organizations NGOs or other community organizations to enhance support to vulnerable populations during emergencies Although partnerships may be locally based provincial training and standardization of service levels could benefit all municipalities

bull Provide clear direction and establish standards on how to address climate

change in a consistent manner for the design of infrastructure including stormwater management facilities

Price on Carbon

This spring Ontario will confirm the market mechanism or mechanisms that will be used to price carbon in Ontario Some of the goals of carbon pricing include

bull Ensuring greenhouse gas emissions reduction certainty bull Supporting and encouraging innovation in industry bull Improving human social financial produced and natural capital productivity and bull Supporting households and business transition to low carbon economy

A well-designed carbon pricing system is the most cost effective approach to reduce greenhouse gas emissions The Province will consider the following options for carbon pricing as outlined in the Discussion Paper

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Cap and Trade This involves placing a limit on total emissions and allowing emitters who have reduced their carbon emissions successfully to trade the balance of permitted carbon emissions

bull Baseline and Credit Similar to the Cap and Trade this system does not cap total emissions

bull Carbon Tax A set charge is applied to every tonne of greenhouse gas emitted There is no limit or cap to emissions

bull Regulations and Performance Standards This will require businesses to meet a set standard or specific target or to use a specific technology to reduce emissions This requires that the regulator have substantial knowledge for each technology and application

a) Given the above what market mechanism or mechanisms will best achieve these goals for Ontario No comment

b) For those industries already facing challenges today due to changing economic conditions or technological advances in other jurisdictions what carbon pricing market mechanism or mechanisms would be most beneficial What design considerations should be taken into account

The City of Brampton recognizes that a price on carbon could have significant environmental benefits but will also have social and economic implications that must also be taken into account The City of Brampton has not completed a comprehensive review on the implications of carbon pricing and therefore is not prepared to offer a position on a particular market mechanism However there are principles that should be considered when making a decision on this matter

It is important that the carbon pricing mechanism be equitable and that any additional fees do not disproportionately affect marginalized and vulnerable populations or rural communities These groups would benefit from receiving additional provincial support to allow them to mitigate emissions and adapt to future climate change risks Carbon pricing should not disproportionally effect small and medium businesses or industries or leave municipalities or other public institutions such as school boards exposed to additional financial risk

The Province may want to consider a phased market mechanism to provide businesses and industries enough time to adjust Attention should also be given to assessing ways local businesses and municipalities can be assisted in the short-term

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A price on carbon should be comprehensively applied to ensure it results in addressing both the cause (reducing GHGs) and effects (reducing community vulnerability) of climate change and complements existing municipal activities It is important that the effectiveness of the pricing mechanism is evaluated monitored and publicly reported on regularly to determine if it is achieving its desired outcomes

Finally the Province should be transparent on how carbon pricing revenue is generated and allocated and ensure it is designed in such a way that it can be sustained in the long-term The Province should not use a price on carbon as a new revenue stream nor as a revenue neutral program but instead should strategically allocate a portion of the funds to help assist homeowners municipalities and businesses adapt to and mitigate against climate change

5 Science and Technology

a) In what areas of low-carbon science and technology does Ontario have competitive advantages or strategic interests

Ontario has access to a clean and plentiful supply of freshwater and the Province should take advantage of this globally recognized asset by supporting advancement of technologies which conserve water or optimize energy within water intensive industry or use

The Province already guides Regulatory Floodplain modelling Given recent impacts from flood events around the Province and the fact that such events are only likely to increase in frequency as a result of climate change the Province should update and fund floodplain modelling criteria and mapping to address climate change similar to the 1980s Flood Damage Reduction program

The Province should further support and advocate new technologies and innovations which reduce risks from flooding Credit Valley Conservation has been a leader in providing guidance to private and public agencies to implement Low Impact Develop (LID) across their watershed Supporting collaborative opportunities will increase the chance that innovations in science and technology will be successful

Adaptation and resiliency planning and climate change science are emerging as a significant growth sector The province should leverage the significant expertise that exists across the province to help further advance this sector in provincial national and global markets

b) How can Ontario better support early stage research that could lead to the future commercialization of technologies that will provide economic benefits while also helping Ontario achieve its carbon reduction goals

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P5-Hf The Province should promote strengthen and support municipal climate change collaborations and partnerships like the Peel Climate Change Partnership The Province could aid these bodies in solution focused research and coordination to

reduce community greenhouse gas emissions and local vulnerability to climate change by developing policies and programs which can also produce local economic benefits The Province could provide forums ranging from conferences webinars and social media to share experiences and information

Work closely with the provinces ONE Network including the RIC Centres to encourage and promote entrepreneurs to commercialize technologies that reduce carbon reduction goals

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2 Hurontario-Main Street Light Rail Transit (LRT) and 3 Brampton Queen Street Rapid Transit

bull Other steps that should be taken are follows o Funding towards the municipal purchase of electric buses o Stable and reliable funding for municipal active transportation plans

including bull Grants and incentives for municipalities to develop and implement

active transportation plans bull Develop a Province-wide Active Transportation Communications Plan

to outline the benefits and opportunities of active transportation o Strengthen the Planning Act and planning policies for intensification and

mixed use development and require TDM as part of the development approval process

h) What are the barriers to uptake in low-emission zero-emission and electric vehicle use in Ontario

The barrier to wide scale adoption of low-emission zero-emission and electric vehicle use in Ontario includes the lack of infrastructure high initial costs and lack of incentives As such the Province should consider the following actions

bull Provide incentives to municipalities and private landowners to install and provide free access to infrastructure that supports electric vehicles

bull Provide incentives on low-emission vehicles including but not limited to cash rebates at point of sale reduced licensing fees designated driving lanes and or use HOV lanes

bull Pro-rate provincial vehicular licence fees based on fuel consumption per mileage bull Tighten emissions testing requirements on diesel and gasoline vehicles and bull Provide research grants to foster the development of more efficient electric

batteries

3 Community Design and Buildings

a) Transportation emissions have grown at a rate faster than any other class of emissions largely because of populations growth and urban expansion What role could the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and

other planning mechanisms play in combination with other government initiatives such as electrified Regional Express Rail in stabilizing the growth in transportation and building emissions

The Growth Plan should place greater emphasis on the establishment of Complete Communities active transportation and affordable housing This could be accomplished by

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bull Requiring municipalities to develop and implement sustainable guidelines for new development

bull Encouraging municipalities to set minimal sustainability thresholds for new Greenfield development

bull Providing greater policy direction for municipalities to plan and design Greenfield communities with higher densities intensification corridors mixed uses life style amenities affordable housing and access to frequent transit

bull Develop funding incentives that support municipalities that exceed Provincial intensification targets or adopt Development Permit Systems which help facilitate the certainty flexibility and an efficient and effective development approvals process

bull Requiring municipalities to provide transit at a minimum transit frequency before allowing settlement boundary expansions

bull Requiring municipalities to attain certain density targets within their built boundary before approving development in Greenfields

bull Developing guidelines to assist in the process of retrofitting existing suburban communities to be more walkable and transit oriented

b) Building net zero communities and buildings are already possible from an engineering standpoint yet few have been constructed In Ontario what changes are needed to building codes and planning processes to ensure greater uptake with regards to geothermal solar wind natural light combined heat and power community energy and other emerging technologies

Municipalities will need a commitment to staff training and development in these new technologies to ensure an efficient review process Brampton staff is knowledgeable about the technology and have reviewed several proposals for these installations with permits being issued in a timely fashion

Recent trends in Brampton have seen homeowners revoking Building Permits for solar panel installation as they have realized that the payback period does not justify the cost of installation As such the City offers the following comments

bull Province should lead a study to determine the barriers to homeowners and businesses demanding these emerging technologies

bull Develop and implement Provincial-led pilot projects that demonstrate technology and feasibility of establishing zero emission communities

bull Develop a provincial public awareness campaign bull Provide training courses for the development and construction industry bull Offer incentives to developers that provide zero emissions energy options to

new home buyers

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bull Provide funding to homeowners for the installation of alternative energy sources to shorten the payback period and

bull Provide a funding framework for municipalities to undertake feasibility studies for District Energy opportunities

c) Buildings must be operated as efficiently as possible - if not operated properly green buildings cannot achieve their sustainability objectives Does Ontario have the skill base to build and operate such buildings and communities and if not what more can be done to train the appropriate expertise

bull The Province should continue developing and expanding training programs within colleges and universities and

bull Work with large property managers (municipalities school boards universitiescolleges and office building owners industrial building owners) to design training protocols for building managers

d) When including emissions from electrical demand and heating gas buildings in Ontario already account for about 4 of our emissions How could emissions from existing building stock be reduced sufficiently to ensure Ontario achieves its targets

One of the largest untapped areas for achieving GHG emission reductions is the comprehensive retrofit of the existing building stock Providing funding incentives to homeowners and businesses to undertake energy audits and retrofits will provide environmental economic and social benefits to local economies As such the City of Brampton offers the following suggestions

bull Develop neighbourhood-based training sessions for homeowners and businesses

bull Provide financial incentives to undertake energy retrofits including but not limited to the purchasing of new heating and cooling systems installation of alternative energy systems insulation new water heaters and

bull Provide financial incentives for municipalities to develop neighbourhood retrofit programs The Brampton County Court Sustainable Neighbourhood Retrofit Action Plan (SNAP) is a great example of a multi-facet approach to sustainability to transform older neighbourhoods

e) What more could be done to ensure more Ontarians have the capacity to invest in low-carbon buildings and technologies

The Province should provide funding to homeowners and building managers to reduce the payback time for investments in new technologies and provide the

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necessary training to ensure technology is operated efficiently to achieve optimal GHG emission reductions

f) Risk assessments will be critical in the design and rehabilitations of infrastructure How can Ontario communitys best determine their local vulnerabilities and risks engaging local leaders in government First Nations and Metis communities and the private sector

bull The Ministers of Natural Resources and Municipal Affairs and Housing have approved revised Special Policy Area policies and a strategy to facilitate new development within the floodplain of Etobicoke Creek while mitigating risk While the Downtown Brampton Special Policy Area Comprehensive Flood Risk and Management Analysis February 2014 is a significant milestone and will pave the way for the revitalization of Bramptons downtown the City must take further steps to eliminate flood risk

As part of the comprehensive strategy to implement the Downtown Brampton Special Policy Area policies the City is proposing to revitalize the Etobicoke Creek By-pass Channel The Downtown Etobicoke Creek Channel Revitalization is a key initiative that will contribute to the redevelopment of Downtown Brampton by providing long-term solutions for the flood risk while creating sustainable public spaces and amenities supporting new development creating an attraction for the downtown enhancing the neighbourhood character and strengthening its identity The City in partnership with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has completed the Phase 1 Flood Mitigation Feasibility Study and an Urban Design and Land Use Study Work continues with the Phase 2 of the Feasibility Studies to address riverine and urban flooding with updated land use and urban design concepts which will lead to a future Environmental Assessment (EA) for the flood mitigation measures

Provincial funding support for the future channel remediation and flood measures including a proposed Flood Protection Landform and reconfiguration of the channel and creek crossings will be critical for Brampton to realize this major opportunity to eliminate flood risk and create a complete community in the Citys Urban Growth Centre

bull While the Province has required all municipalities to prepare Emergency Management Plans the Province has not required the preparation of vulnerability and risk assessments and resilience plans Municipalities need greater guidance and support from the Province in the form of common standards frameworks and methods to conduct vulnerability and risk assessments and resilience plans and to integrate results into planning processes and decision making

Essential to infrastructure risk assessments is the need to forecast future risks

As such the City recommends that the Province demonstrate leadership to understand the future impact of climate change in the following ways

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bull Establish a Provincial Climate Change Adaptation Office that offers scientific support to climate change impact assessment and adaptation Planners Engineers and Emergency Managers need Provincial support in the form of standardized forecasts of future impacts of climate change and recommend mitigation and adaptation measures

bull Support professional development to enable municipalities to build the competency needed to integrate climate change considerations into practice aimed at the preparation of resilience plans The province should consider developing adaptation training certification programs to build professional competency in this field for the future

bull Vulnerability and risk assessments and resilient plans should be required for municipal infrastructure (this is already required under the HIRA) natural heritage urban tree canopy and agricultural infrastructure and lands As an example the Region of Peels Climate Change Partnership is undertaking risk assessments in all of these areas

bull Create Provincial funding reserves for recovery and remediation following weather related emergencies and disasters Recovery funding is necessary for cleaning-up and re-establishing municipal services while remediation funding should address implementing actions to reduce future vulnerability and risk from similar extreme events

bull Create Provincial funding formulas to retrofit existing infrastructure such as storm sewers to minimize climate change impacts

bull Develop Provincial partnerships and funding with faith-based organizations NGOs or other community organizations to enhance support to vulnerable populations during emergencies Although partnerships may be locally based provincial training and standardization of service levels could benefit all municipalities

bull Provide clear direction and establish standards on how to address climate

change in a consistent manner for the design of infrastructure including stormwater management facilities

Price on Carbon

This spring Ontario will confirm the market mechanism or mechanisms that will be used to price carbon in Ontario Some of the goals of carbon pricing include

bull Ensuring greenhouse gas emissions reduction certainty bull Supporting and encouraging innovation in industry bull Improving human social financial produced and natural capital productivity and bull Supporting households and business transition to low carbon economy

A well-designed carbon pricing system is the most cost effective approach to reduce greenhouse gas emissions The Province will consider the following options for carbon pricing as outlined in the Discussion Paper

15

PS HI

Cap and Trade This involves placing a limit on total emissions and allowing emitters who have reduced their carbon emissions successfully to trade the balance of permitted carbon emissions

bull Baseline and Credit Similar to the Cap and Trade this system does not cap total emissions

bull Carbon Tax A set charge is applied to every tonne of greenhouse gas emitted There is no limit or cap to emissions

bull Regulations and Performance Standards This will require businesses to meet a set standard or specific target or to use a specific technology to reduce emissions This requires that the regulator have substantial knowledge for each technology and application

a) Given the above what market mechanism or mechanisms will best achieve these goals for Ontario No comment

b) For those industries already facing challenges today due to changing economic conditions or technological advances in other jurisdictions what carbon pricing market mechanism or mechanisms would be most beneficial What design considerations should be taken into account

The City of Brampton recognizes that a price on carbon could have significant environmental benefits but will also have social and economic implications that must also be taken into account The City of Brampton has not completed a comprehensive review on the implications of carbon pricing and therefore is not prepared to offer a position on a particular market mechanism However there are principles that should be considered when making a decision on this matter

It is important that the carbon pricing mechanism be equitable and that any additional fees do not disproportionately affect marginalized and vulnerable populations or rural communities These groups would benefit from receiving additional provincial support to allow them to mitigate emissions and adapt to future climate change risks Carbon pricing should not disproportionally effect small and medium businesses or industries or leave municipalities or other public institutions such as school boards exposed to additional financial risk

The Province may want to consider a phased market mechanism to provide businesses and industries enough time to adjust Attention should also be given to assessing ways local businesses and municipalities can be assisted in the short-term

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A price on carbon should be comprehensively applied to ensure it results in addressing both the cause (reducing GHGs) and effects (reducing community vulnerability) of climate change and complements existing municipal activities It is important that the effectiveness of the pricing mechanism is evaluated monitored and publicly reported on regularly to determine if it is achieving its desired outcomes

Finally the Province should be transparent on how carbon pricing revenue is generated and allocated and ensure it is designed in such a way that it can be sustained in the long-term The Province should not use a price on carbon as a new revenue stream nor as a revenue neutral program but instead should strategically allocate a portion of the funds to help assist homeowners municipalities and businesses adapt to and mitigate against climate change

5 Science and Technology

a) In what areas of low-carbon science and technology does Ontario have competitive advantages or strategic interests

Ontario has access to a clean and plentiful supply of freshwater and the Province should take advantage of this globally recognized asset by supporting advancement of technologies which conserve water or optimize energy within water intensive industry or use

The Province already guides Regulatory Floodplain modelling Given recent impacts from flood events around the Province and the fact that such events are only likely to increase in frequency as a result of climate change the Province should update and fund floodplain modelling criteria and mapping to address climate change similar to the 1980s Flood Damage Reduction program

The Province should further support and advocate new technologies and innovations which reduce risks from flooding Credit Valley Conservation has been a leader in providing guidance to private and public agencies to implement Low Impact Develop (LID) across their watershed Supporting collaborative opportunities will increase the chance that innovations in science and technology will be successful

Adaptation and resiliency planning and climate change science are emerging as a significant growth sector The province should leverage the significant expertise that exists across the province to help further advance this sector in provincial national and global markets

b) How can Ontario better support early stage research that could lead to the future commercialization of technologies that will provide economic benefits while also helping Ontario achieve its carbon reduction goals

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P5-Hf The Province should promote strengthen and support municipal climate change collaborations and partnerships like the Peel Climate Change Partnership The Province could aid these bodies in solution focused research and coordination to

reduce community greenhouse gas emissions and local vulnerability to climate change by developing policies and programs which can also produce local economic benefits The Province could provide forums ranging from conferences webinars and social media to share experiences and information

Work closely with the provinces ONE Network including the RIC Centres to encourage and promote entrepreneurs to commercialize technologies that reduce carbon reduction goals

18

K-a

bull Requiring municipalities to develop and implement sustainable guidelines for new development

bull Encouraging municipalities to set minimal sustainability thresholds for new Greenfield development

bull Providing greater policy direction for municipalities to plan and design Greenfield communities with higher densities intensification corridors mixed uses life style amenities affordable housing and access to frequent transit

bull Develop funding incentives that support municipalities that exceed Provincial intensification targets or adopt Development Permit Systems which help facilitate the certainty flexibility and an efficient and effective development approvals process

bull Requiring municipalities to provide transit at a minimum transit frequency before allowing settlement boundary expansions

bull Requiring municipalities to attain certain density targets within their built boundary before approving development in Greenfields

bull Developing guidelines to assist in the process of retrofitting existing suburban communities to be more walkable and transit oriented

b) Building net zero communities and buildings are already possible from an engineering standpoint yet few have been constructed In Ontario what changes are needed to building codes and planning processes to ensure greater uptake with regards to geothermal solar wind natural light combined heat and power community energy and other emerging technologies

Municipalities will need a commitment to staff training and development in these new technologies to ensure an efficient review process Brampton staff is knowledgeable about the technology and have reviewed several proposals for these installations with permits being issued in a timely fashion

Recent trends in Brampton have seen homeowners revoking Building Permits for solar panel installation as they have realized that the payback period does not justify the cost of installation As such the City offers the following comments

bull Province should lead a study to determine the barriers to homeowners and businesses demanding these emerging technologies

bull Develop and implement Provincial-led pilot projects that demonstrate technology and feasibility of establishing zero emission communities

bull Develop a provincial public awareness campaign bull Provide training courses for the development and construction industry bull Offer incentives to developers that provide zero emissions energy options to

new home buyers

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bull Provide funding to homeowners for the installation of alternative energy sources to shorten the payback period and

bull Provide a funding framework for municipalities to undertake feasibility studies for District Energy opportunities

c) Buildings must be operated as efficiently as possible - if not operated properly green buildings cannot achieve their sustainability objectives Does Ontario have the skill base to build and operate such buildings and communities and if not what more can be done to train the appropriate expertise

bull The Province should continue developing and expanding training programs within colleges and universities and

bull Work with large property managers (municipalities school boards universitiescolleges and office building owners industrial building owners) to design training protocols for building managers

d) When including emissions from electrical demand and heating gas buildings in Ontario already account for about 4 of our emissions How could emissions from existing building stock be reduced sufficiently to ensure Ontario achieves its targets

One of the largest untapped areas for achieving GHG emission reductions is the comprehensive retrofit of the existing building stock Providing funding incentives to homeowners and businesses to undertake energy audits and retrofits will provide environmental economic and social benefits to local economies As such the City of Brampton offers the following suggestions

bull Develop neighbourhood-based training sessions for homeowners and businesses

bull Provide financial incentives to undertake energy retrofits including but not limited to the purchasing of new heating and cooling systems installation of alternative energy systems insulation new water heaters and

bull Provide financial incentives for municipalities to develop neighbourhood retrofit programs The Brampton County Court Sustainable Neighbourhood Retrofit Action Plan (SNAP) is a great example of a multi-facet approach to sustainability to transform older neighbourhoods

e) What more could be done to ensure more Ontarians have the capacity to invest in low-carbon buildings and technologies

The Province should provide funding to homeowners and building managers to reduce the payback time for investments in new technologies and provide the

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necessary training to ensure technology is operated efficiently to achieve optimal GHG emission reductions

f) Risk assessments will be critical in the design and rehabilitations of infrastructure How can Ontario communitys best determine their local vulnerabilities and risks engaging local leaders in government First Nations and Metis communities and the private sector

bull The Ministers of Natural Resources and Municipal Affairs and Housing have approved revised Special Policy Area policies and a strategy to facilitate new development within the floodplain of Etobicoke Creek while mitigating risk While the Downtown Brampton Special Policy Area Comprehensive Flood Risk and Management Analysis February 2014 is a significant milestone and will pave the way for the revitalization of Bramptons downtown the City must take further steps to eliminate flood risk

As part of the comprehensive strategy to implement the Downtown Brampton Special Policy Area policies the City is proposing to revitalize the Etobicoke Creek By-pass Channel The Downtown Etobicoke Creek Channel Revitalization is a key initiative that will contribute to the redevelopment of Downtown Brampton by providing long-term solutions for the flood risk while creating sustainable public spaces and amenities supporting new development creating an attraction for the downtown enhancing the neighbourhood character and strengthening its identity The City in partnership with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has completed the Phase 1 Flood Mitigation Feasibility Study and an Urban Design and Land Use Study Work continues with the Phase 2 of the Feasibility Studies to address riverine and urban flooding with updated land use and urban design concepts which will lead to a future Environmental Assessment (EA) for the flood mitigation measures

Provincial funding support for the future channel remediation and flood measures including a proposed Flood Protection Landform and reconfiguration of the channel and creek crossings will be critical for Brampton to realize this major opportunity to eliminate flood risk and create a complete community in the Citys Urban Growth Centre

bull While the Province has required all municipalities to prepare Emergency Management Plans the Province has not required the preparation of vulnerability and risk assessments and resilience plans Municipalities need greater guidance and support from the Province in the form of common standards frameworks and methods to conduct vulnerability and risk assessments and resilience plans and to integrate results into planning processes and decision making

Essential to infrastructure risk assessments is the need to forecast future risks

As such the City recommends that the Province demonstrate leadership to understand the future impact of climate change in the following ways

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bull Establish a Provincial Climate Change Adaptation Office that offers scientific support to climate change impact assessment and adaptation Planners Engineers and Emergency Managers need Provincial support in the form of standardized forecasts of future impacts of climate change and recommend mitigation and adaptation measures

bull Support professional development to enable municipalities to build the competency needed to integrate climate change considerations into practice aimed at the preparation of resilience plans The province should consider developing adaptation training certification programs to build professional competency in this field for the future

bull Vulnerability and risk assessments and resilient plans should be required for municipal infrastructure (this is already required under the HIRA) natural heritage urban tree canopy and agricultural infrastructure and lands As an example the Region of Peels Climate Change Partnership is undertaking risk assessments in all of these areas

bull Create Provincial funding reserves for recovery and remediation following weather related emergencies and disasters Recovery funding is necessary for cleaning-up and re-establishing municipal services while remediation funding should address implementing actions to reduce future vulnerability and risk from similar extreme events

bull Create Provincial funding formulas to retrofit existing infrastructure such as storm sewers to minimize climate change impacts

bull Develop Provincial partnerships and funding with faith-based organizations NGOs or other community organizations to enhance support to vulnerable populations during emergencies Although partnerships may be locally based provincial training and standardization of service levels could benefit all municipalities

bull Provide clear direction and establish standards on how to address climate

change in a consistent manner for the design of infrastructure including stormwater management facilities

Price on Carbon

This spring Ontario will confirm the market mechanism or mechanisms that will be used to price carbon in Ontario Some of the goals of carbon pricing include

bull Ensuring greenhouse gas emissions reduction certainty bull Supporting and encouraging innovation in industry bull Improving human social financial produced and natural capital productivity and bull Supporting households and business transition to low carbon economy

A well-designed carbon pricing system is the most cost effective approach to reduce greenhouse gas emissions The Province will consider the following options for carbon pricing as outlined in the Discussion Paper

15

PS HI

Cap and Trade This involves placing a limit on total emissions and allowing emitters who have reduced their carbon emissions successfully to trade the balance of permitted carbon emissions

bull Baseline and Credit Similar to the Cap and Trade this system does not cap total emissions

bull Carbon Tax A set charge is applied to every tonne of greenhouse gas emitted There is no limit or cap to emissions

bull Regulations and Performance Standards This will require businesses to meet a set standard or specific target or to use a specific technology to reduce emissions This requires that the regulator have substantial knowledge for each technology and application

a) Given the above what market mechanism or mechanisms will best achieve these goals for Ontario No comment

b) For those industries already facing challenges today due to changing economic conditions or technological advances in other jurisdictions what carbon pricing market mechanism or mechanisms would be most beneficial What design considerations should be taken into account

The City of Brampton recognizes that a price on carbon could have significant environmental benefits but will also have social and economic implications that must also be taken into account The City of Brampton has not completed a comprehensive review on the implications of carbon pricing and therefore is not prepared to offer a position on a particular market mechanism However there are principles that should be considered when making a decision on this matter

It is important that the carbon pricing mechanism be equitable and that any additional fees do not disproportionately affect marginalized and vulnerable populations or rural communities These groups would benefit from receiving additional provincial support to allow them to mitigate emissions and adapt to future climate change risks Carbon pricing should not disproportionally effect small and medium businesses or industries or leave municipalities or other public institutions such as school boards exposed to additional financial risk

The Province may want to consider a phased market mechanism to provide businesses and industries enough time to adjust Attention should also be given to assessing ways local businesses and municipalities can be assisted in the short-term

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A price on carbon should be comprehensively applied to ensure it results in addressing both the cause (reducing GHGs) and effects (reducing community vulnerability) of climate change and complements existing municipal activities It is important that the effectiveness of the pricing mechanism is evaluated monitored and publicly reported on regularly to determine if it is achieving its desired outcomes

Finally the Province should be transparent on how carbon pricing revenue is generated and allocated and ensure it is designed in such a way that it can be sustained in the long-term The Province should not use a price on carbon as a new revenue stream nor as a revenue neutral program but instead should strategically allocate a portion of the funds to help assist homeowners municipalities and businesses adapt to and mitigate against climate change

5 Science and Technology

a) In what areas of low-carbon science and technology does Ontario have competitive advantages or strategic interests

Ontario has access to a clean and plentiful supply of freshwater and the Province should take advantage of this globally recognized asset by supporting advancement of technologies which conserve water or optimize energy within water intensive industry or use

The Province already guides Regulatory Floodplain modelling Given recent impacts from flood events around the Province and the fact that such events are only likely to increase in frequency as a result of climate change the Province should update and fund floodplain modelling criteria and mapping to address climate change similar to the 1980s Flood Damage Reduction program

The Province should further support and advocate new technologies and innovations which reduce risks from flooding Credit Valley Conservation has been a leader in providing guidance to private and public agencies to implement Low Impact Develop (LID) across their watershed Supporting collaborative opportunities will increase the chance that innovations in science and technology will be successful

Adaptation and resiliency planning and climate change science are emerging as a significant growth sector The province should leverage the significant expertise that exists across the province to help further advance this sector in provincial national and global markets

b) How can Ontario better support early stage research that could lead to the future commercialization of technologies that will provide economic benefits while also helping Ontario achieve its carbon reduction goals

17

P5-Hf The Province should promote strengthen and support municipal climate change collaborations and partnerships like the Peel Climate Change Partnership The Province could aid these bodies in solution focused research and coordination to

reduce community greenhouse gas emissions and local vulnerability to climate change by developing policies and programs which can also produce local economic benefits The Province could provide forums ranging from conferences webinars and social media to share experiences and information

Work closely with the provinces ONE Network including the RIC Centres to encourage and promote entrepreneurs to commercialize technologies that reduce carbon reduction goals

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bull Provide funding to homeowners for the installation of alternative energy sources to shorten the payback period and

bull Provide a funding framework for municipalities to undertake feasibility studies for District Energy opportunities

c) Buildings must be operated as efficiently as possible - if not operated properly green buildings cannot achieve their sustainability objectives Does Ontario have the skill base to build and operate such buildings and communities and if not what more can be done to train the appropriate expertise

bull The Province should continue developing and expanding training programs within colleges and universities and

bull Work with large property managers (municipalities school boards universitiescolleges and office building owners industrial building owners) to design training protocols for building managers

d) When including emissions from electrical demand and heating gas buildings in Ontario already account for about 4 of our emissions How could emissions from existing building stock be reduced sufficiently to ensure Ontario achieves its targets

One of the largest untapped areas for achieving GHG emission reductions is the comprehensive retrofit of the existing building stock Providing funding incentives to homeowners and businesses to undertake energy audits and retrofits will provide environmental economic and social benefits to local economies As such the City of Brampton offers the following suggestions

bull Develop neighbourhood-based training sessions for homeowners and businesses

bull Provide financial incentives to undertake energy retrofits including but not limited to the purchasing of new heating and cooling systems installation of alternative energy systems insulation new water heaters and

bull Provide financial incentives for municipalities to develop neighbourhood retrofit programs The Brampton County Court Sustainable Neighbourhood Retrofit Action Plan (SNAP) is a great example of a multi-facet approach to sustainability to transform older neighbourhoods

e) What more could be done to ensure more Ontarians have the capacity to invest in low-carbon buildings and technologies

The Province should provide funding to homeowners and building managers to reduce the payback time for investments in new technologies and provide the

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necessary training to ensure technology is operated efficiently to achieve optimal GHG emission reductions

f) Risk assessments will be critical in the design and rehabilitations of infrastructure How can Ontario communitys best determine their local vulnerabilities and risks engaging local leaders in government First Nations and Metis communities and the private sector

bull The Ministers of Natural Resources and Municipal Affairs and Housing have approved revised Special Policy Area policies and a strategy to facilitate new development within the floodplain of Etobicoke Creek while mitigating risk While the Downtown Brampton Special Policy Area Comprehensive Flood Risk and Management Analysis February 2014 is a significant milestone and will pave the way for the revitalization of Bramptons downtown the City must take further steps to eliminate flood risk

As part of the comprehensive strategy to implement the Downtown Brampton Special Policy Area policies the City is proposing to revitalize the Etobicoke Creek By-pass Channel The Downtown Etobicoke Creek Channel Revitalization is a key initiative that will contribute to the redevelopment of Downtown Brampton by providing long-term solutions for the flood risk while creating sustainable public spaces and amenities supporting new development creating an attraction for the downtown enhancing the neighbourhood character and strengthening its identity The City in partnership with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has completed the Phase 1 Flood Mitigation Feasibility Study and an Urban Design and Land Use Study Work continues with the Phase 2 of the Feasibility Studies to address riverine and urban flooding with updated land use and urban design concepts which will lead to a future Environmental Assessment (EA) for the flood mitigation measures

Provincial funding support for the future channel remediation and flood measures including a proposed Flood Protection Landform and reconfiguration of the channel and creek crossings will be critical for Brampton to realize this major opportunity to eliminate flood risk and create a complete community in the Citys Urban Growth Centre

bull While the Province has required all municipalities to prepare Emergency Management Plans the Province has not required the preparation of vulnerability and risk assessments and resilience plans Municipalities need greater guidance and support from the Province in the form of common standards frameworks and methods to conduct vulnerability and risk assessments and resilience plans and to integrate results into planning processes and decision making

Essential to infrastructure risk assessments is the need to forecast future risks

As such the City recommends that the Province demonstrate leadership to understand the future impact of climate change in the following ways

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bull Establish a Provincial Climate Change Adaptation Office that offers scientific support to climate change impact assessment and adaptation Planners Engineers and Emergency Managers need Provincial support in the form of standardized forecasts of future impacts of climate change and recommend mitigation and adaptation measures

bull Support professional development to enable municipalities to build the competency needed to integrate climate change considerations into practice aimed at the preparation of resilience plans The province should consider developing adaptation training certification programs to build professional competency in this field for the future

bull Vulnerability and risk assessments and resilient plans should be required for municipal infrastructure (this is already required under the HIRA) natural heritage urban tree canopy and agricultural infrastructure and lands As an example the Region of Peels Climate Change Partnership is undertaking risk assessments in all of these areas

bull Create Provincial funding reserves for recovery and remediation following weather related emergencies and disasters Recovery funding is necessary for cleaning-up and re-establishing municipal services while remediation funding should address implementing actions to reduce future vulnerability and risk from similar extreme events

bull Create Provincial funding formulas to retrofit existing infrastructure such as storm sewers to minimize climate change impacts

bull Develop Provincial partnerships and funding with faith-based organizations NGOs or other community organizations to enhance support to vulnerable populations during emergencies Although partnerships may be locally based provincial training and standardization of service levels could benefit all municipalities

bull Provide clear direction and establish standards on how to address climate

change in a consistent manner for the design of infrastructure including stormwater management facilities

Price on Carbon

This spring Ontario will confirm the market mechanism or mechanisms that will be used to price carbon in Ontario Some of the goals of carbon pricing include

bull Ensuring greenhouse gas emissions reduction certainty bull Supporting and encouraging innovation in industry bull Improving human social financial produced and natural capital productivity and bull Supporting households and business transition to low carbon economy

A well-designed carbon pricing system is the most cost effective approach to reduce greenhouse gas emissions The Province will consider the following options for carbon pricing as outlined in the Discussion Paper

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Cap and Trade This involves placing a limit on total emissions and allowing emitters who have reduced their carbon emissions successfully to trade the balance of permitted carbon emissions

bull Baseline and Credit Similar to the Cap and Trade this system does not cap total emissions

bull Carbon Tax A set charge is applied to every tonne of greenhouse gas emitted There is no limit or cap to emissions

bull Regulations and Performance Standards This will require businesses to meet a set standard or specific target or to use a specific technology to reduce emissions This requires that the regulator have substantial knowledge for each technology and application

a) Given the above what market mechanism or mechanisms will best achieve these goals for Ontario No comment

b) For those industries already facing challenges today due to changing economic conditions or technological advances in other jurisdictions what carbon pricing market mechanism or mechanisms would be most beneficial What design considerations should be taken into account

The City of Brampton recognizes that a price on carbon could have significant environmental benefits but will also have social and economic implications that must also be taken into account The City of Brampton has not completed a comprehensive review on the implications of carbon pricing and therefore is not prepared to offer a position on a particular market mechanism However there are principles that should be considered when making a decision on this matter

It is important that the carbon pricing mechanism be equitable and that any additional fees do not disproportionately affect marginalized and vulnerable populations or rural communities These groups would benefit from receiving additional provincial support to allow them to mitigate emissions and adapt to future climate change risks Carbon pricing should not disproportionally effect small and medium businesses or industries or leave municipalities or other public institutions such as school boards exposed to additional financial risk

The Province may want to consider a phased market mechanism to provide businesses and industries enough time to adjust Attention should also be given to assessing ways local businesses and municipalities can be assisted in the short-term

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A price on carbon should be comprehensively applied to ensure it results in addressing both the cause (reducing GHGs) and effects (reducing community vulnerability) of climate change and complements existing municipal activities It is important that the effectiveness of the pricing mechanism is evaluated monitored and publicly reported on regularly to determine if it is achieving its desired outcomes

Finally the Province should be transparent on how carbon pricing revenue is generated and allocated and ensure it is designed in such a way that it can be sustained in the long-term The Province should not use a price on carbon as a new revenue stream nor as a revenue neutral program but instead should strategically allocate a portion of the funds to help assist homeowners municipalities and businesses adapt to and mitigate against climate change

5 Science and Technology

a) In what areas of low-carbon science and technology does Ontario have competitive advantages or strategic interests

Ontario has access to a clean and plentiful supply of freshwater and the Province should take advantage of this globally recognized asset by supporting advancement of technologies which conserve water or optimize energy within water intensive industry or use

The Province already guides Regulatory Floodplain modelling Given recent impacts from flood events around the Province and the fact that such events are only likely to increase in frequency as a result of climate change the Province should update and fund floodplain modelling criteria and mapping to address climate change similar to the 1980s Flood Damage Reduction program

The Province should further support and advocate new technologies and innovations which reduce risks from flooding Credit Valley Conservation has been a leader in providing guidance to private and public agencies to implement Low Impact Develop (LID) across their watershed Supporting collaborative opportunities will increase the chance that innovations in science and technology will be successful

Adaptation and resiliency planning and climate change science are emerging as a significant growth sector The province should leverage the significant expertise that exists across the province to help further advance this sector in provincial national and global markets

b) How can Ontario better support early stage research that could lead to the future commercialization of technologies that will provide economic benefits while also helping Ontario achieve its carbon reduction goals

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P5-Hf The Province should promote strengthen and support municipal climate change collaborations and partnerships like the Peel Climate Change Partnership The Province could aid these bodies in solution focused research and coordination to

reduce community greenhouse gas emissions and local vulnerability to climate change by developing policies and programs which can also produce local economic benefits The Province could provide forums ranging from conferences webinars and social media to share experiences and information

Work closely with the provinces ONE Network including the RIC Centres to encourage and promote entrepreneurs to commercialize technologies that reduce carbon reduction goals

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necessary training to ensure technology is operated efficiently to achieve optimal GHG emission reductions

f) Risk assessments will be critical in the design and rehabilitations of infrastructure How can Ontario communitys best determine their local vulnerabilities and risks engaging local leaders in government First Nations and Metis communities and the private sector

bull The Ministers of Natural Resources and Municipal Affairs and Housing have approved revised Special Policy Area policies and a strategy to facilitate new development within the floodplain of Etobicoke Creek while mitigating risk While the Downtown Brampton Special Policy Area Comprehensive Flood Risk and Management Analysis February 2014 is a significant milestone and will pave the way for the revitalization of Bramptons downtown the City must take further steps to eliminate flood risk

As part of the comprehensive strategy to implement the Downtown Brampton Special Policy Area policies the City is proposing to revitalize the Etobicoke Creek By-pass Channel The Downtown Etobicoke Creek Channel Revitalization is a key initiative that will contribute to the redevelopment of Downtown Brampton by providing long-term solutions for the flood risk while creating sustainable public spaces and amenities supporting new development creating an attraction for the downtown enhancing the neighbourhood character and strengthening its identity The City in partnership with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has completed the Phase 1 Flood Mitigation Feasibility Study and an Urban Design and Land Use Study Work continues with the Phase 2 of the Feasibility Studies to address riverine and urban flooding with updated land use and urban design concepts which will lead to a future Environmental Assessment (EA) for the flood mitigation measures

Provincial funding support for the future channel remediation and flood measures including a proposed Flood Protection Landform and reconfiguration of the channel and creek crossings will be critical for Brampton to realize this major opportunity to eliminate flood risk and create a complete community in the Citys Urban Growth Centre

bull While the Province has required all municipalities to prepare Emergency Management Plans the Province has not required the preparation of vulnerability and risk assessments and resilience plans Municipalities need greater guidance and support from the Province in the form of common standards frameworks and methods to conduct vulnerability and risk assessments and resilience plans and to integrate results into planning processes and decision making

Essential to infrastructure risk assessments is the need to forecast future risks

As such the City recommends that the Province demonstrate leadership to understand the future impact of climate change in the following ways

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bull Establish a Provincial Climate Change Adaptation Office that offers scientific support to climate change impact assessment and adaptation Planners Engineers and Emergency Managers need Provincial support in the form of standardized forecasts of future impacts of climate change and recommend mitigation and adaptation measures

bull Support professional development to enable municipalities to build the competency needed to integrate climate change considerations into practice aimed at the preparation of resilience plans The province should consider developing adaptation training certification programs to build professional competency in this field for the future

bull Vulnerability and risk assessments and resilient plans should be required for municipal infrastructure (this is already required under the HIRA) natural heritage urban tree canopy and agricultural infrastructure and lands As an example the Region of Peels Climate Change Partnership is undertaking risk assessments in all of these areas

bull Create Provincial funding reserves for recovery and remediation following weather related emergencies and disasters Recovery funding is necessary for cleaning-up and re-establishing municipal services while remediation funding should address implementing actions to reduce future vulnerability and risk from similar extreme events

bull Create Provincial funding formulas to retrofit existing infrastructure such as storm sewers to minimize climate change impacts

bull Develop Provincial partnerships and funding with faith-based organizations NGOs or other community organizations to enhance support to vulnerable populations during emergencies Although partnerships may be locally based provincial training and standardization of service levels could benefit all municipalities

bull Provide clear direction and establish standards on how to address climate

change in a consistent manner for the design of infrastructure including stormwater management facilities

Price on Carbon

This spring Ontario will confirm the market mechanism or mechanisms that will be used to price carbon in Ontario Some of the goals of carbon pricing include

bull Ensuring greenhouse gas emissions reduction certainty bull Supporting and encouraging innovation in industry bull Improving human social financial produced and natural capital productivity and bull Supporting households and business transition to low carbon economy

A well-designed carbon pricing system is the most cost effective approach to reduce greenhouse gas emissions The Province will consider the following options for carbon pricing as outlined in the Discussion Paper

15

PS HI

Cap and Trade This involves placing a limit on total emissions and allowing emitters who have reduced their carbon emissions successfully to trade the balance of permitted carbon emissions

bull Baseline and Credit Similar to the Cap and Trade this system does not cap total emissions

bull Carbon Tax A set charge is applied to every tonne of greenhouse gas emitted There is no limit or cap to emissions

bull Regulations and Performance Standards This will require businesses to meet a set standard or specific target or to use a specific technology to reduce emissions This requires that the regulator have substantial knowledge for each technology and application

a) Given the above what market mechanism or mechanisms will best achieve these goals for Ontario No comment

b) For those industries already facing challenges today due to changing economic conditions or technological advances in other jurisdictions what carbon pricing market mechanism or mechanisms would be most beneficial What design considerations should be taken into account

The City of Brampton recognizes that a price on carbon could have significant environmental benefits but will also have social and economic implications that must also be taken into account The City of Brampton has not completed a comprehensive review on the implications of carbon pricing and therefore is not prepared to offer a position on a particular market mechanism However there are principles that should be considered when making a decision on this matter

It is important that the carbon pricing mechanism be equitable and that any additional fees do not disproportionately affect marginalized and vulnerable populations or rural communities These groups would benefit from receiving additional provincial support to allow them to mitigate emissions and adapt to future climate change risks Carbon pricing should not disproportionally effect small and medium businesses or industries or leave municipalities or other public institutions such as school boards exposed to additional financial risk

The Province may want to consider a phased market mechanism to provide businesses and industries enough time to adjust Attention should also be given to assessing ways local businesses and municipalities can be assisted in the short-term

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A price on carbon should be comprehensively applied to ensure it results in addressing both the cause (reducing GHGs) and effects (reducing community vulnerability) of climate change and complements existing municipal activities It is important that the effectiveness of the pricing mechanism is evaluated monitored and publicly reported on regularly to determine if it is achieving its desired outcomes

Finally the Province should be transparent on how carbon pricing revenue is generated and allocated and ensure it is designed in such a way that it can be sustained in the long-term The Province should not use a price on carbon as a new revenue stream nor as a revenue neutral program but instead should strategically allocate a portion of the funds to help assist homeowners municipalities and businesses adapt to and mitigate against climate change

5 Science and Technology

a) In what areas of low-carbon science and technology does Ontario have competitive advantages or strategic interests

Ontario has access to a clean and plentiful supply of freshwater and the Province should take advantage of this globally recognized asset by supporting advancement of technologies which conserve water or optimize energy within water intensive industry or use

The Province already guides Regulatory Floodplain modelling Given recent impacts from flood events around the Province and the fact that such events are only likely to increase in frequency as a result of climate change the Province should update and fund floodplain modelling criteria and mapping to address climate change similar to the 1980s Flood Damage Reduction program

The Province should further support and advocate new technologies and innovations which reduce risks from flooding Credit Valley Conservation has been a leader in providing guidance to private and public agencies to implement Low Impact Develop (LID) across their watershed Supporting collaborative opportunities will increase the chance that innovations in science and technology will be successful

Adaptation and resiliency planning and climate change science are emerging as a significant growth sector The province should leverage the significant expertise that exists across the province to help further advance this sector in provincial national and global markets

b) How can Ontario better support early stage research that could lead to the future commercialization of technologies that will provide economic benefits while also helping Ontario achieve its carbon reduction goals

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P5-Hf The Province should promote strengthen and support municipal climate change collaborations and partnerships like the Peel Climate Change Partnership The Province could aid these bodies in solution focused research and coordination to

reduce community greenhouse gas emissions and local vulnerability to climate change by developing policies and programs which can also produce local economic benefits The Province could provide forums ranging from conferences webinars and social media to share experiences and information

Work closely with the provinces ONE Network including the RIC Centres to encourage and promote entrepreneurs to commercialize technologies that reduce carbon reduction goals

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bull Establish a Provincial Climate Change Adaptation Office that offers scientific support to climate change impact assessment and adaptation Planners Engineers and Emergency Managers need Provincial support in the form of standardized forecasts of future impacts of climate change and recommend mitigation and adaptation measures

bull Support professional development to enable municipalities to build the competency needed to integrate climate change considerations into practice aimed at the preparation of resilience plans The province should consider developing adaptation training certification programs to build professional competency in this field for the future

bull Vulnerability and risk assessments and resilient plans should be required for municipal infrastructure (this is already required under the HIRA) natural heritage urban tree canopy and agricultural infrastructure and lands As an example the Region of Peels Climate Change Partnership is undertaking risk assessments in all of these areas

bull Create Provincial funding reserves for recovery and remediation following weather related emergencies and disasters Recovery funding is necessary for cleaning-up and re-establishing municipal services while remediation funding should address implementing actions to reduce future vulnerability and risk from similar extreme events

bull Create Provincial funding formulas to retrofit existing infrastructure such as storm sewers to minimize climate change impacts

bull Develop Provincial partnerships and funding with faith-based organizations NGOs or other community organizations to enhance support to vulnerable populations during emergencies Although partnerships may be locally based provincial training and standardization of service levels could benefit all municipalities

bull Provide clear direction and establish standards on how to address climate

change in a consistent manner for the design of infrastructure including stormwater management facilities

Price on Carbon

This spring Ontario will confirm the market mechanism or mechanisms that will be used to price carbon in Ontario Some of the goals of carbon pricing include

bull Ensuring greenhouse gas emissions reduction certainty bull Supporting and encouraging innovation in industry bull Improving human social financial produced and natural capital productivity and bull Supporting households and business transition to low carbon economy

A well-designed carbon pricing system is the most cost effective approach to reduce greenhouse gas emissions The Province will consider the following options for carbon pricing as outlined in the Discussion Paper

15

PS HI

Cap and Trade This involves placing a limit on total emissions and allowing emitters who have reduced their carbon emissions successfully to trade the balance of permitted carbon emissions

bull Baseline and Credit Similar to the Cap and Trade this system does not cap total emissions

bull Carbon Tax A set charge is applied to every tonne of greenhouse gas emitted There is no limit or cap to emissions

bull Regulations and Performance Standards This will require businesses to meet a set standard or specific target or to use a specific technology to reduce emissions This requires that the regulator have substantial knowledge for each technology and application

a) Given the above what market mechanism or mechanisms will best achieve these goals for Ontario No comment

b) For those industries already facing challenges today due to changing economic conditions or technological advances in other jurisdictions what carbon pricing market mechanism or mechanisms would be most beneficial What design considerations should be taken into account

The City of Brampton recognizes that a price on carbon could have significant environmental benefits but will also have social and economic implications that must also be taken into account The City of Brampton has not completed a comprehensive review on the implications of carbon pricing and therefore is not prepared to offer a position on a particular market mechanism However there are principles that should be considered when making a decision on this matter

It is important that the carbon pricing mechanism be equitable and that any additional fees do not disproportionately affect marginalized and vulnerable populations or rural communities These groups would benefit from receiving additional provincial support to allow them to mitigate emissions and adapt to future climate change risks Carbon pricing should not disproportionally effect small and medium businesses or industries or leave municipalities or other public institutions such as school boards exposed to additional financial risk

The Province may want to consider a phased market mechanism to provide businesses and industries enough time to adjust Attention should also be given to assessing ways local businesses and municipalities can be assisted in the short-term

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A price on carbon should be comprehensively applied to ensure it results in addressing both the cause (reducing GHGs) and effects (reducing community vulnerability) of climate change and complements existing municipal activities It is important that the effectiveness of the pricing mechanism is evaluated monitored and publicly reported on regularly to determine if it is achieving its desired outcomes

Finally the Province should be transparent on how carbon pricing revenue is generated and allocated and ensure it is designed in such a way that it can be sustained in the long-term The Province should not use a price on carbon as a new revenue stream nor as a revenue neutral program but instead should strategically allocate a portion of the funds to help assist homeowners municipalities and businesses adapt to and mitigate against climate change

5 Science and Technology

a) In what areas of low-carbon science and technology does Ontario have competitive advantages or strategic interests

Ontario has access to a clean and plentiful supply of freshwater and the Province should take advantage of this globally recognized asset by supporting advancement of technologies which conserve water or optimize energy within water intensive industry or use

The Province already guides Regulatory Floodplain modelling Given recent impacts from flood events around the Province and the fact that such events are only likely to increase in frequency as a result of climate change the Province should update and fund floodplain modelling criteria and mapping to address climate change similar to the 1980s Flood Damage Reduction program

The Province should further support and advocate new technologies and innovations which reduce risks from flooding Credit Valley Conservation has been a leader in providing guidance to private and public agencies to implement Low Impact Develop (LID) across their watershed Supporting collaborative opportunities will increase the chance that innovations in science and technology will be successful

Adaptation and resiliency planning and climate change science are emerging as a significant growth sector The province should leverage the significant expertise that exists across the province to help further advance this sector in provincial national and global markets

b) How can Ontario better support early stage research that could lead to the future commercialization of technologies that will provide economic benefits while also helping Ontario achieve its carbon reduction goals

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P5-Hf The Province should promote strengthen and support municipal climate change collaborations and partnerships like the Peel Climate Change Partnership The Province could aid these bodies in solution focused research and coordination to

reduce community greenhouse gas emissions and local vulnerability to climate change by developing policies and programs which can also produce local economic benefits The Province could provide forums ranging from conferences webinars and social media to share experiences and information

Work closely with the provinces ONE Network including the RIC Centres to encourage and promote entrepreneurs to commercialize technologies that reduce carbon reduction goals

18

PS HI

Cap and Trade This involves placing a limit on total emissions and allowing emitters who have reduced their carbon emissions successfully to trade the balance of permitted carbon emissions

bull Baseline and Credit Similar to the Cap and Trade this system does not cap total emissions

bull Carbon Tax A set charge is applied to every tonne of greenhouse gas emitted There is no limit or cap to emissions

bull Regulations and Performance Standards This will require businesses to meet a set standard or specific target or to use a specific technology to reduce emissions This requires that the regulator have substantial knowledge for each technology and application

a) Given the above what market mechanism or mechanisms will best achieve these goals for Ontario No comment

b) For those industries already facing challenges today due to changing economic conditions or technological advances in other jurisdictions what carbon pricing market mechanism or mechanisms would be most beneficial What design considerations should be taken into account

The City of Brampton recognizes that a price on carbon could have significant environmental benefits but will also have social and economic implications that must also be taken into account The City of Brampton has not completed a comprehensive review on the implications of carbon pricing and therefore is not prepared to offer a position on a particular market mechanism However there are principles that should be considered when making a decision on this matter

It is important that the carbon pricing mechanism be equitable and that any additional fees do not disproportionately affect marginalized and vulnerable populations or rural communities These groups would benefit from receiving additional provincial support to allow them to mitigate emissions and adapt to future climate change risks Carbon pricing should not disproportionally effect small and medium businesses or industries or leave municipalities or other public institutions such as school boards exposed to additional financial risk

The Province may want to consider a phased market mechanism to provide businesses and industries enough time to adjust Attention should also be given to assessing ways local businesses and municipalities can be assisted in the short-term

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A price on carbon should be comprehensively applied to ensure it results in addressing both the cause (reducing GHGs) and effects (reducing community vulnerability) of climate change and complements existing municipal activities It is important that the effectiveness of the pricing mechanism is evaluated monitored and publicly reported on regularly to determine if it is achieving its desired outcomes

Finally the Province should be transparent on how carbon pricing revenue is generated and allocated and ensure it is designed in such a way that it can be sustained in the long-term The Province should not use a price on carbon as a new revenue stream nor as a revenue neutral program but instead should strategically allocate a portion of the funds to help assist homeowners municipalities and businesses adapt to and mitigate against climate change

5 Science and Technology

a) In what areas of low-carbon science and technology does Ontario have competitive advantages or strategic interests

Ontario has access to a clean and plentiful supply of freshwater and the Province should take advantage of this globally recognized asset by supporting advancement of technologies which conserve water or optimize energy within water intensive industry or use

The Province already guides Regulatory Floodplain modelling Given recent impacts from flood events around the Province and the fact that such events are only likely to increase in frequency as a result of climate change the Province should update and fund floodplain modelling criteria and mapping to address climate change similar to the 1980s Flood Damage Reduction program

The Province should further support and advocate new technologies and innovations which reduce risks from flooding Credit Valley Conservation has been a leader in providing guidance to private and public agencies to implement Low Impact Develop (LID) across their watershed Supporting collaborative opportunities will increase the chance that innovations in science and technology will be successful

Adaptation and resiliency planning and climate change science are emerging as a significant growth sector The province should leverage the significant expertise that exists across the province to help further advance this sector in provincial national and global markets

b) How can Ontario better support early stage research that could lead to the future commercialization of technologies that will provide economic benefits while also helping Ontario achieve its carbon reduction goals

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P5-Hf The Province should promote strengthen and support municipal climate change collaborations and partnerships like the Peel Climate Change Partnership The Province could aid these bodies in solution focused research and coordination to

reduce community greenhouse gas emissions and local vulnerability to climate change by developing policies and programs which can also produce local economic benefits The Province could provide forums ranging from conferences webinars and social media to share experiences and information

Work closely with the provinces ONE Network including the RIC Centres to encourage and promote entrepreneurs to commercialize technologies that reduce carbon reduction goals

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A price on carbon should be comprehensively applied to ensure it results in addressing both the cause (reducing GHGs) and effects (reducing community vulnerability) of climate change and complements existing municipal activities It is important that the effectiveness of the pricing mechanism is evaluated monitored and publicly reported on regularly to determine if it is achieving its desired outcomes

Finally the Province should be transparent on how carbon pricing revenue is generated and allocated and ensure it is designed in such a way that it can be sustained in the long-term The Province should not use a price on carbon as a new revenue stream nor as a revenue neutral program but instead should strategically allocate a portion of the funds to help assist homeowners municipalities and businesses adapt to and mitigate against climate change

5 Science and Technology

a) In what areas of low-carbon science and technology does Ontario have competitive advantages or strategic interests

Ontario has access to a clean and plentiful supply of freshwater and the Province should take advantage of this globally recognized asset by supporting advancement of technologies which conserve water or optimize energy within water intensive industry or use

The Province already guides Regulatory Floodplain modelling Given recent impacts from flood events around the Province and the fact that such events are only likely to increase in frequency as a result of climate change the Province should update and fund floodplain modelling criteria and mapping to address climate change similar to the 1980s Flood Damage Reduction program

The Province should further support and advocate new technologies and innovations which reduce risks from flooding Credit Valley Conservation has been a leader in providing guidance to private and public agencies to implement Low Impact Develop (LID) across their watershed Supporting collaborative opportunities will increase the chance that innovations in science and technology will be successful

Adaptation and resiliency planning and climate change science are emerging as a significant growth sector The province should leverage the significant expertise that exists across the province to help further advance this sector in provincial national and global markets

b) How can Ontario better support early stage research that could lead to the future commercialization of technologies that will provide economic benefits while also helping Ontario achieve its carbon reduction goals

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P5-Hf The Province should promote strengthen and support municipal climate change collaborations and partnerships like the Peel Climate Change Partnership The Province could aid these bodies in solution focused research and coordination to

reduce community greenhouse gas emissions and local vulnerability to climate change by developing policies and programs which can also produce local economic benefits The Province could provide forums ranging from conferences webinars and social media to share experiences and information

Work closely with the provinces ONE Network including the RIC Centres to encourage and promote entrepreneurs to commercialize technologies that reduce carbon reduction goals

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P5-Hf The Province should promote strengthen and support municipal climate change collaborations and partnerships like the Peel Climate Change Partnership The Province could aid these bodies in solution focused research and coordination to

reduce community greenhouse gas emissions and local vulnerability to climate change by developing policies and programs which can also produce local economic benefits The Province could provide forums ranging from conferences webinars and social media to share experiences and information

Work closely with the provinces ONE Network including the RIC Centres to encourage and promote entrepreneurs to commercialize technologies that reduce carbon reduction goals

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