Protecting the environment was a major point of discussion at the joint Ontario-Quebec Cabinet meeting held in Quebec City today. Premiers McGuinty and Charest agreed to develop the regulations needed to implement cap and trade, reaffirming their commitment to transition both provinces to a clean energy economy.
Putting a price on global warming pollution through cap and trade is an important tool for reducing emissions, and we're glad to see Ontario and Quebec agreeing to take the next step.
Manitoba and British Columbia have also committed to implementing a cap and trade system. With the federal government continuing to use the U.S. as an excuse for inaction, provinces are stepping into the void.
As President Obama said yesterday in his Oval Office address:
"We cannot consign our children to this future. The tragedy unfolding on our coast is the most painful and powerful reminder yet that the time to embrace a clean energy future is now. Now is the moment for this generation to embark on a national mission to unleash American innovation and seize control of our own destiny."
Now is the time to break our addiction to oil.
Gillian McEachern
Program Manager
Environmental Defence
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