Commitments leading to priorities on reducing diesel use in remote communities Provincial – Territorial Federal – International Jul 2015 2017-2018 Jan 2017 Jul 2016 Dec 2015 Paris Agreement Climate Change – Clean Energy Jul 2015 Canadian Energy Strategy Mar 2016 Vancouver Declaration Mar 2016 Canada-U.S. Joint Statement on Arctic Nov 2016 Pan-Canadian Framework on clean growth and climate change Dec 2016 Statement on Arctic Policy Framework Jan 2017 Pan-Canadian Summit on reducing diesel in remote communities Provinces and Territories have been active on working towards reducing GHGs and improving energy security for all Canadians with the launch of the Canadian Energy Strategy in July 2015 Since then, there has been a direct focus on reducing GHGs to fight climate change that have indirect and direct commitments related to reducing diesel use for energy generation: Internationally: Paris Agreement – December 2015 Canada announced an Intended Nationally Determined Contribution of 30% greenhouse gas emission reduction below 2005 reference level by 2030 Committed to create a climate change committee within the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment. US-Canada Joint Statement – March 10 2015 Nationally: Vancouver Declaration March 2015 - Canada’s First Ministers, including the Government of Canada committed to:“Investing in clean energy solutions to help get Indigenous, remote and northern communities off diesel” Pan-Canadian Framework Out of the Vancouver Declaration launched the process to develop Framework announced by First Ministers on March 3, 2016 Four Federal/ Provincial/ Territorial working groups: Clean Technologies, Innovation & Jobs Carbon Pricing Mechanisms Specific Mitigation Opportunities Adaptation and Climate Resilience Pan–Canadian Framework launched in December 2016 – Actions to reduce emissions: “Many Indigenous Peoples, as well as northern and remote communities in Canada rely on diesel fuel to produce electricity and heat. Opportunities exist for clean electricity infrastructure, distributed energy systems, renewable energy microgrids, as well as grid connections and hybrid systems, which will enhance well being, create local economic opportunities, and contribute to better air quality and a cleaner environment overall. Investing in clean energy solutions will advance the priorities of Indigenous Peoples, as well as northern and remote communities to transition away from diesel.” CES action plan to reduce diesel in remote communities Mitigation - reducing diesel in Indigenous, remote and northern communities, supporting building codes and energy efficient housing Arctic plan and timeline for deploying renewable energy and alternatives to diesel Opportunities for Federal & Provincial-Territorial Collaboration and Coordination