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ARTICLE · 17 DECEMBER 2015

Climate Change Progress In 2015, COP21 And What's Next?

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On April 13, 2015, Ontario announced it will join the carbon cap and trade system under the Western Climate Initiative.

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2015 was a ground-breaking year for climate change regulation in Ontario. The province made several announcements regarding plans and strategies for how to best lower greenhouse gas emissions in order to meet targets in the coming years.

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1. Ontario Joins Cap and Trade Program

On April 13, 2015, Ontario announced it will join the carbon cap and trade system under the Western Climate Initiative. The system will set a ceiling on the amount of pollution allowed from most sources within the province, with the ceiling being lowered over time to meet targets. The initial cap is set to come into force on January 1, 2017.

2. Proposed GHG Reporting Regulation Amendments

On September 14, 2015, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) proposed amendments to the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Regulation. The proposed amendments would:

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