CELA's is concerned Bill 98 contains proposals that will fundamentally undermine Ontario’s ability to address the impacts of climate change.
Submission: Bill 98, Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026
Tag: climate change
Briefing Note: Toronto Maximum Heat By-Law
Briefing note calling on Toronto City Council to pass a maximum heat by-law to protect tenants from extreme heat.
CELA Letter to City Council on Municipal Residential Air Conditioner Assistance Program
CELA Letter to City Council on Municipal Residential Air Conditioner Assistance Program
Blog: New Westminster, British Columbia Passes By-Law to Protect Tenants from Extreme Heat
New Westminster, BC, is the first Canadian municipality to pass a by-law protecting tenants by establishing a maximum indoor temperature limit.
Blog: Expanded Cooling Program Will Save Lives as Extreme Heat Intensifies in Toronto
Toronto proposes expanded AC program for low-income people in the 2026 budget.
Joint Submission: Working with Schools to Improve the Health and Well-being of Children and Youth
CELA and CAPE recommend that the report from the Toronto Medical Officer of Health on “Working with Schools to Improve the Health and Well-being of Children and Youth” include consideration of climate impacts and climate adaptation in schools.