HALTON HILLS, ON – “Walking the talk” is how Halton Hills Mayor Rick Bonnette stated it, in response to questions about the significant strides made by the municipality in advancing the climate change agenda. “We dedicated staff and included monies in our budget to address climate change initiatives,” he said. “Making a concerted effort by putting your money where your mouth is, is the only way to really get traction and make progress on this initiative.”
In 2019, the municipality made a climate change declaration to achieve net zero by 2030. Yesterday a staff report went to Town Council, detailing the municipality’s Low Carbon Transition Strategy (LCTS) and key priorities for lowering carbon emissions.
Councillor Jane Fogal, a noted climate change advocate and community leader, recognized the efforts of staff and the importance of the work that was being performed. “The work that has been done to date is substantial and obviously, there are no geographical boundaries when it comes to the environment. Climate change is one of the most important issues we face today and it is an effort that must be shared amongst people and amongst communities around the world. I hope that the efforts and support put forth by our municipality serve as an inspiration to others.”
The strategy identifies specific implementation actions in four main focus areas to reduce Halton Hills’ emissions by 74 per cent by 2030. The four action areas are:
Learn more about the Town’s low carbon initiatives and read the staff report.
The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of approximately 60,000, consists of two urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, the Halton Hills Premier Gateway employment area, three hamlets – Glen Williams, Stewarttown and Norval – and several smaller settlements. Halton Hills has long been recognized for its natural beauty, active agricultural community, high quality of life and proximity to major centres, including Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto. The Town is ranked as one of the top small communities in Canada by a national magazine.
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