Policy Recommendations
We make informed policy recommendations to regulators and other institutions at the provincial and federal levels. Here is a list of our submissions to policymakers.
Submission to the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board on their proposed 2025-2028 Strategic Plan
The Canada Climate Law Initiative responded to the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) consultation on their proposed 2025-2028 Strategic Plan. To facilitate the adoption of the Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards (CSDS) 1 and 2 through a strengthened strategic plan, we recommend:
Read moreSubmission to Finance Canada: Pre-budget consultations in advance of the 2025 spring federal budget
Pre-budget consultations are an opportunity for Canadians from across the country to contribute to shaping the Government of Canada’s policies and priorities for Canada’s future. The Canada Climate Law Initiative submitted recommendations to Finance Canada regarding priorities for the spring 2025 federal budget. We make three suggestions to improve federal management of climate-related financial risks […]
Read moreSubmission to the Competition Bureau Canada on the proposed guidelines for environmental claims under the Competition Act consultation
The Canada Climate Law Initiative (CCLI) appreciates the opportunity to make recommendations to the Competition Bureau of Canada regarding the proposed guidelines on environmental claims under the Competition Act. The CCLI has identified two areas of importance in the proposed guidelines. The first pertains to the clarification of the scope of the new provisions under […]
Read moreSubmission to the International Accounting Standards Board on the Exposure Draft Climate-related and Other Uncertainties in the Financial Statements, Proposed illustrative examples
International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) aims to offer further guidance to preparers by using examples regarding what may constitute decision-useful information in climate and sustainability reporting. The Canada Climate Law Initiative comments on IASB’s Exposure Draft Climate-related and Other Uncertainties in the Financial Statements, Proposed illustrative examples.
Read moreRecommendations to the House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development
Dr. Janis Sarra (Professor of Law Emertia, Peter A. Allard School of Law) appeared as part of a panel of witnesses to House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development in its study of the environment and climate impacts related to the Canadian financial system on October 30, 2024.
Read moreSubmission to the Competition Bureau Canada on the Competition Act’s new greenwashing provisions
The Canada Climate Law Initiative makes recommendations to the Competition Bureau Canada on the Competition Act’s new greenwashing provisions. We believe clear guidelines will help organizations understand their obligations and ensure their environmental claims comply with the law.
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