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.

Jan 24th, 2024

Submission on Proposed Climate Risk Management Guideline by the Autorité des marchés financiers’ (AMF)

The Autorité des marchés financiers’ Climate Risk Management Guideline is an important acknowledgement that climate-related risks can significantly affect the safety and soundness of Québec-regulated financial institutions, in turn affecting the integrity of the Canadian financial system. The Canada Climate Law Initiative has three recommendations that will amplify Autorité des marchés financiers’ (AMF) protection of […]

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Nov 30th, 2023

Submission to the Premier and the BC Government on Strengthening Climate Resilience in the Financial Services and Corporate Sectors

The Canada Climate Law Initiative submits that four key policy recommendations have the potential to considerably enhance the British Columbia government’s oversight of financial services and support the corporate sector in the transition to a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions economy.

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Nov 30th, 2023

Submission to BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA)

The Canada Climate Law Initiative submits that three key policy recommendations have the potential to considerably enhance the British Columbia government’s oversight of financial services.

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Nov 22nd, 2023

Submission to Alberta Government on Strengthening Climate Resilience in the Financial Services Sector

The Canada Climate Law Initiative submits that three key policy recommendations have the potential to considerably enhance the Alberta government’s oversight of financial services.

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Sep 29th, 2023

Submission on CAPSA Guideline for Pension Plan Risk Management for Plan Administrators

The Canada Climate Law Initiative appreciates the ambitious nature of the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities (CAPSA) Guideline for Pension Plan Risk Management for Plan Administrators, covering foundational pension risk management concepts, including environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations, leverage, cybersecurity, investment risk, and use of third parties, all of which are currently priorities […]

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Feb 21st, 2023

Submission to federal Ministers Champagne and Guilbeault on Amendments to CBCA Regulation

The Canada Climate Law Initiative (CCLI) proposes amending the regulations pursuant to the Canada Business Corporations Act Regulations to promote the management of climate-related financial risk and opportunities in a vital portion of the economy and lead to a more resilient economy. The CCLI proposes a new subsection under s. 72 of the Canada Business […]

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