Resources for Policy Makers
Our robust legal research allows the team to provide specific policy recommendations that can help policy makers in developing policies related to directors’ duties and climate change, including climate-related disclosures.
PRI-CCLI Joint Statement to the Competition Bureau on Bill C-59 Guidelines
The Canada Climate Law Initiative (CCLI) and the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) have issued a joint statement to the Competition Bureau of Canada to provide constructive input on the Bureau’s guidance for environmental claims under Bill C-59. The submission reflects perspectives from Canadian investors and issuers who have identified a need for clear, practical […]
Read moreSubmission to Finance Canada as part of its Pre-budget Consultations in Advance of the upcoming 2025 Fall Federal Budget
In alignment with Prime Minister Carney’s call to have “a climate policy that is unifying, credible, and predictable; that reduces emissions, drives investment, and builds the economy of the future”, the following recommendations can amplify federal action in attracting capital towards sustainable economic activities and strengthening Canada’s economy by enhancing the management of climate-related financial […]
Read moreIFRS S2 Adoption by Jurisdiction
Summary The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) announced that “[c]lose to 400 organisations from 64 jurisdictions have committed to advancing the adoption or use of the International Sustainability Standards Board’s climate-related reporting at a global level” at the COP28. The Canada Climate Law Initiative (CCLI) has conducted research into the jurisdictional adoption of the International […]
Read moreSubmission to the Standing Committee on Finance’s Pre-budget Consultations in Advance of the Upcoming 2025 Fall Federal Budget
The Canada Climate Law Initiative shares recommendations to the Standing Committee of Finance on the upcoming federal budget. We make three recommendations to amplify federal action on climate-related financial risks and opportunities, moving capital towards sustainable economic activities, and strengthening Canada’s economy: 1. Amend Canada Business Corporations Act Regulation SOR/2001-512 to include a new sub-section: […]
Read moreSubmission to IFRS ISSB on IFRS S2 Amendments to Greenhouse Gas Emissions Disclosures
The International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation (IFRS) and its International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) provided the opportunity to comment on the exposure draft proposing amendments to IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures. The amendments would provide reliefs to ease application of requirements related to the disclosure of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The Canada Climate Law Initiative (CCLI) […]
Read moreOpen Letter to the Hon. Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada
The Canada Climate Law Initiative congratulates the Hon. Mark Carney on a successful campaign to serve as Prime Minister of Canada. Our initiative looks forward to working closely in partnership with the newly formed government. Below is an open letter sent to Prime Minister Carney. Dear Prime Minister Carney, On behalf of the Canada Climate Law […]
Read more