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TMP-20008
| 1 | | | Item of Discussion | CITY OF BARRIE ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES
The Committee discussed energy saving tips and potential ideas to educate the community of the City of Barrie’s energy and environmental initiatives in place.
S. Lamantia, Senior Communications Advisor advised the Committee of a Media Release dated December 30, 2016 entitled “Banner Year for Energy Management at City”. Mr. Lamantia noted that the media release recognized the City of Barrie’s efforts in reducing energy for 2016, and advised the community of the City’s energy and cost reduction initiatives, and associated awards won by the City.
Mr. Lamantia noted that he is in contact with the staff in the Corporate Facilities Department and will be updating the City of Barrie’s website to highlight the City’s energy and environmental initiatives in place.
The Committee discussed potential topics for one minute videos on energy saving tips and the City of Barrie’s energy and environmental initiatives in place. They suggested that the videos should be creative, fun, eye catching for all ages and promote awareness and educatio | Received | |
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TMP-20009
| 1 | | | Item of Discussion | CARBON TAX VS CAP AND TRADE
P. Bursztyn provided an overview to the Committee concerning the pros and cons of a Carbon Tax vs. a Cap and Trade program. Mr. Bursztyn noted that the Provincial and Federal governments are discussing methods to reduce carbon emissions to ensure the environment and economy remains strong through either a Carbon Tax or a Cap and Trade program. | Received | |
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TMP-20055
| 1 | | | Item of Discussion | CARBON TAX VS CAP-AND-TRADE
The Community Services Committee met and discussed the following motion:
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario developed a plan to fight climate change and meet emission reduction targets through a Cap and Trade program effective January 1, 2017;
AND WHEREAS Cap and Trade applies to domestic industries resulting in little reduction of carbon emissions by omitting individual Canadians even though they are the larger emitters;
AND WHEREAS Cap and Trade and Carbon Tax impose costs on industries, only the latter can be rebated when the goods are exported;
AND WHEREAS Cap and Trade cannot be imposed on imported goods, a Carbon Tax can be, ensuring domestic manufacturers cannot easily avoid reducing carbon emissions by moving their manufacturing offshore;
AND WHEREAS pricing carbon emissions through a Carbon Tax is a powerful tool, offering visible and viable incentives that governments can easily encourage, that may result in a larger impact on all industries, companies and households to reduce carbon emissions;
NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED:
1. That correspond | recommended for adoption | |
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