Toronto is experiencing a climate emergency, and people are already feeling the impacts like floods and heatwaves. A green, climate-resilient, healthy and livable city is possible. We must act now to reduce emissions, protect people from extreme weather, and build a zero-waste circular economy.

• Fully fund Toronto’s TransformTO Net Zero climate strategy with new funding sources and revenue tools dedicated to climate action.
• Scale up green building programs that increase the number of safe and deeply affordable housing units. 
• Make polluters pay for stormwater reduction and flood-proofing projects through a fair stormwater charge. 
• Protect tenants from heat waves with a maximum safe temperature for rental units.
• Work with communities to develop local emergency preparedness plans to support residents impacted by extreme weather. 
• Work with local communities to expand access to parks, ravines, green spaces, and shade, prioritizing neighbourhoods where people have limited access to green space.
• Reduce waste with regulations to eliminate unnecessary single-use items and require businesses and City facilities to shift to reusable foodware.
• Create a plan to ensure Toronto residents in all building types have access to recycling and organics collection.