Economy, Environment and Climate Change 1.4.2
We will work with our partners in the federation and in the territory to implement a Canadian Energy Strategy, by participating in intergovernmental working groups on energy efficiency, energy delivery, technology and innovation, and transitioning our country towards a lower carbon economy.
Status:
In June 2017 Premiers were presented with the Canadian Energy Strategy Progress Report to the Council of the Federation, which highlights progress in pursuing the goals and objectives of the CES, and fulfill direction given by Premiers in July of 2016. The report includes a cross-section of PT actions in the energy sector; highlights collaborative activities with the federal government; and a summary of work completed by each CES working committee in 2016/17. The report also provides recommendations on future CES implementation, including external communications and stakeholder engagement.
Next Steps:
Continued PT collaboration action under the CES as required.
Accomplishments to Date:
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Work and next steps under the Canadian Energy Strategy were reviewed by Premiers in July 2016.
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Draft reports produced by workgroups - 2016 Q3.
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Canadian Energy Strategy Progress Report to the Council of the Federation released – June 2017.
Background:
In July 2015, Premiers released the Canadian Energy Strategy (CES) to enable a cooperative approach to sustainable energy development that enhances the ways that energy is produced, moved and used in Canada. As a flexible framework, the CES provides a common vision among provinces and territories (PTs) that enables collaboration on energy related initiatives according to each jurisdiction’s energy priorities, opportunities and unique strengths.
In July 2016 Premiers welcomed participation of the federal government in certain areas of CES work, including reducing diesel use in remote and off-grid communities, supporting clean energy technology and innovation, and enhancing energy efficiency policies and mechanisms. Consistent with the Vancouver Declaration, CES work will also contribute to the implementation of the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change.
For more information about this initiative, please contact the Department of Infrastructure.