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The Ontario Ministry of Environment and Climate Change released its Ontario Climate Change Discussion Paper 2015. This brief outlines IISD’s response to proposed actions related to:

• Supporting climate-friendly technology
• Low-carbon growth, buildings and communities
• An instrument and design features for pricing carbon
• Leveraging traditional knowledge
• Recognizing the importance of adaptation
• Integrating adaptation into infrastructure investment
• Eliminating fossil fuel subsidies

IISD recommends a cap-and-trade system for Ontario that covers as many sectors and activities as possible, since broad coverage creates a level playing field for economic sectors and helps ensure that the most low-cost mitigation opportunities are realized. It is integral to ensure that the system is credible and stringent, that monitoring and verification are strong, that there is integrity and that a viable price for carbon emerges in Ontario.