The B. Since , the conditional grant program has paid back cities per cent of the carbon tax levied at the local government level, offering a steady funding stream to take action on climate change. That meant rolling out projects to reduce carbon, adapt to sea-level rise and work toward a transportation plan in a world of zero emissions.
More than a consistent stream of money to fight climate change, CARIP also required mandatory reporting on municipal emissions, giving the province an invaluable source of data at the city level. Patrick Johnstone, who was also blindsided by the decision to cut the program. As of , the last time cities were required to report on their progress before the pandemic, communities across B. In a written statement, Minister of Municipal Affairs Josie Osborne told Glacier Media the province will invest tens of millions of dollars to fight climate change at the municipal level.
But a spokesperson for the ministry also confirmed the government has yet to develop a no-strings-attached replacement plan for CARIP. You need that long-term outlook. Smith said the city is hoping the province will come up with a better solution. For now, he said he has between eight and 10 months of funding left to figure out how they will keep their climate action work going. By Thursday afternoon, some municipal politicians were pushing back.
Home B. News B. Share by Email. Reader Feedback. New coalition eyes endangered species law for B. May 13, PM. Featured Flyer.
