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Bill C-312

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 01, 2023
National Renewable Energy Strategy Act
  • SUMMARY: Bill C-312, known as the National Renewable Energy Strategy Act, requires the Minister of Natural Resources to work with provincial governments and Indigenous governing bodies to develop and implement a national strategy. This strategy aims to ensure that by December 31, 2030, all electricity generated in Canada comes from renewable energy sources. The strategy includes objectives such as increasing renewable energy production projects, investing in research and development, cooperating on establishing new electric utilities, and creating a renewable energy economy and jobs. The Minister is also required to design and implement incentives to encourage the development of renewable energy projects and retrofitting properties with renewable energy technologies. Reports on the national strategy's effectiveness will be prepared and tabled in Parliament periodically.
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Context: House Hansard - 151 - Feb/1/23
Mr. Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, NDP)
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-312, An Act respecting the development of a national renewable energy strategy. He said: Mr. Speaker, I am honoured to rise today to introduce the national renewable energy strategy act. I thank my colleague from Port Moody—Coquitlam for seconding this legislation and for her tireless advocacy in support of environmental justice. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has been clear that we must cut global greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050 to avert global climate change. The time for action is now. That means implementing solutions for clean energy and transitioning away from fossil fuels. While we do this, we must ensure that workers are not left behind. Jobs in Canada's clean energy sector are projected to grow by nearly 50% by 2030, and the industry's GDP contribution is on track to reach $100 billion by the end of the decade. This legislation would accelerate our transition to a clean energy future by requiring that the Minister of Natural Resources develop and implement a national strategy to ensure 100% of electricity generated in Canada comes from renewable energy sources by 2030. I call on all parliamentarians to support this vital initiative for our country and for our planet.
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