On November 19, 2020, the Government of Canada introduced the
Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act. The
proposed bill would legislate targets to achieve net-zero
greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. In its "Net Zero 2050"
report released on June 9, 2021, the Ontario Energy Association
(OEA), an advocacy group representing Ontario's energy leaders,
provides an overview of Ontario's energy landscape and
recommends several measures to achieve net-zero emissions in
Ontario by 2050.
The report highlights that the target to achieve net-zero
emissions by 2050 presents an enormous challenge but also an
excellent opportunity to create a sustainable future. The OEA
stresses that a successful strategy will require coordination
between all levels of government, industry stakeholders, and
Ontarians. In particular, the report urges increased government
coordination. For example, the Ministry of Energy, Northern
Development & Mines sets policy for fuels, the Ontario
