Government of Canada's New Canada Green Buildings Strategy to Help Canadians Save Money on Their Energy Bills
Summary
The Government of Canadas investments in greening buildings and switching from fossil fuels to clean electricity are key to lowering GHG emissions while supporting a strong economy and making life cost less. Canadas first-ever Green Buildings Strategy is a plan to save Canadians money, create jobs and seize the economic opportunities that a clean and sustainable economy presents. By eliminating financial, technical, and operational barriers, SOFIAC empowers companies to develop and execute these vital initiatives for the environment as well as to create a positive impact on their annual results. To tackle this, major changes in the building sector are underway, with the potential to create hundreds of thousands of jobs and help Canadians save money on their energy bills. It complements Canadas National Adaptation Strategy, which lays out a framework to reduce the risk of climate-related disasters, improve health outcomes, protect nature and biodiversity, build and maintain climate resilient infrastructure, and support a strong economy and workers.