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Environment and Climate Change
The health of our planet directly impacts the health of its inhabitants. Clean air, water, and green spaces support physical health and contribute to mental and emotional well-being and to a positive future for generations to come. Engaging in positive environmental practices to adapt to and mitigate climate change helps protect communities from environmental hazards and promote resilience in the face of adversity. Transitioning to sustainable practices also creates new job opportunities, fosters innovation, and stimulates economic growth.
To help address climate change and ongoing work towards reducing the province’s carbon footprint, the Provincial Government is supporting:
- $81.9 million to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while addressing energy affordability including support to transition homes from oil to electric heat.
- $11.5 million for the Green Transition Fund.
- $1.5 million for flood risk mapping.
- $1.1 million for electric vehicle infrastructure.
- $508,000 for an enhanced drinking water improvement initiative.
- $650,000 for a permanent wastewater surveillance program.
- A 20 per cent Green Technology Tax Credit to help businesses with specific capital costs for green activities, such as equipment for energy conservation and clean energy generation and the efficient use of fossil fuels.
- Continued implementation of the province’s Climate Change Action Plan, Renewable Energy Plan, Critical Minerals Plan, and Hydrogen Development Action Plan.
- The development of a 2025-2030 Climate Change Adaptation Plan and a Climate Change Mitigation Plan.
- $875,000 for electric vehicle purchase rebates.