Energy & Environment
CME Ontario runs a number of policy committees that are actively involved in the critical issues that affect the bottom line. Committees provide a forum for members to advance concerns, develop policy positions, advocate for change and network with government officials and other business leaders. For more information or to get involved, please contact Ian Howcroft at (905) 568-8300 ext. 256 or ian.howcroft@cme-mec.ca
CME members discuss global adjustment allocation with the Minister of Energy & Infrastructure
CME met with the Minister of Energy & Infrastructure, Brad Duguid, on April 1st. Click here to view the briefing note that was presented to the Minister. Below is a brief summary of the discussion that followed:
- Minister acknowledged that a great deal of work had been done on global adjustment allocation.
- Minister commented that the timeline of June 1st was unlikely given a change in regulation was necessary but acknowledged the urgency of the situation.
- Minister's staff asked if there was broad support for demand allocation amongst the CME membership.
- CME responded that there was broad support for demand allocation amongst
- Minister's staff asked if this would resolve the issue with respect to energy pricing or whether CME would have other "asks"
- CME member responded that this was not a silver bullet but that this was one tool that would help manufacturers to be more competitive with respect to energy. (Other tools include energy conservation, etc.). Energy policy is a moving target and CME would continue to provide insight and recommendations to the Ministry.
- Minister acknowledged the importance of base-load generation and mentioned that discussions were ongoing with the Feds about backstopping the nuclear new-build program.
- Minister also stated that they were aggressively trying to move forward with refurb
Meeting follow up letter to the Minister
Next Steps: CME will continue to engage regularly with the Ministry to ensure these issues move forward.
If you are interested in joining CME's Energy Committee, please email Paul Clipsham at paul.clipsham@cme-mec.ca (the commitee is open to CME members only).
Submissions
August 2005 - CME's submission to the Ontario Power Authority regarding Electricity Supply Mix in Ontario.
Electricity Supply Mix in Ontario
June 2005 - CME's comments to the Ontario Ministry of Environment regarding the the proposed Regulation to revoke and Replace Ontario Regulation 346 - General Air Pollution and Amendment to Ontario Regulation 681/94.
General Air Pollution
May 2005 - CME's presentation to the Committee on the Legislative Assembly of Ontario on Bill 133, Environmental Enforcement Statute Law Amendment Act.
Environmental Enforcement Statute Law Amendment Act
January 2005 - CME's comments to the Ministry of Environment regarding the proposed Bill 133, the Environmental Enforcement Statute Law Amendment, 2004.
Environmental Enforcement Law Amendment
December 2004 - CME's comments to the Ministry of Labour regarding the proposed draft Regulation 838 on Asbestos on Construction Projects and in Building and Repair Operations.
Asbestos on Construction Projects and in Building and Repair Operations
August 2004 - CME's comments to the Standing Committee on Social Policy regarding the Electricity Restructuring, Act 2004 (Bill 100) and the future of energy in Ontario.
Electricity Restructuring, Act 2004 (Bill 100)
June 2004 - CME's comments regarding the Ministry of the Environment's proposal to implement a land disposal restriction program in Ontario.
MOE_Proposal_Land_Disposal
December 2003 - CME's recommendations to the Ministry of Energy.
CME's Comments to the Ministry of Energy
June 2003 - CLARIFICATION regarding CME submission Waste Diversion Program for Blue Box Waste / Designating Regulation for Stewardship Ontario
Waste Diversion Clarification
May 2003 - CME submission to the Waste Diversion Program for Blue Box Waste / Designating Regulation for Stewardship Ontario.
CME Blue Box Plan Submission
January 2003 - CME submission to the Electricity Consultation Paper-"Action plan to Lower Hydro Bills: Enhancing Supply and Competition in the Ontario Marketplace"
January 27, 2003 - Submission to Electricity Consultation Paper
Action Groups
Leverage the network. Communicate with your peers, learn best practices and share critical information. Our Action Groups are organized to track key issues and allow our members to comment on and shape policies that are crucial for their business.
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Current issues
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Have an issue where we can help? Tell us and let us show you how our leadership can make the difference for your business.
Email: policy@cme-mec.ca