Without mandatory green procurement standards, the cheap choice will always top the green choice

Commercial and public buildings are among Canada’s most significant greenhouse gas emitters.

Commissioner of Environment and Sustainable Development, Jerry DeMarco, held a press conference in the National Press Theatre on Nov. 7, 2023, after tabling his performance audits in the House of Commons. His latest report says Canada is set to miss its 2030 greenhouse gas reduction target.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY EMMA SCHINDLER AND BRYAN N. DETCHOU

December 11, 2023

Despite 10 different plans since 1990, Canada has yet to meet an emissions-reduction target. Unsurprisingly, we won’t be hitting our 2030 goal either, and if we’re to have any hope of meeting our 2050 goal, it’s time we tackle one of Canada’s most significant greenho...

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