1. Commitments leading to priorities on reducing diesel use in remote communities
Provincial – Territorial
Federal – International
Jul 2015
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
Nationally:
Vancouver Declaration March 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