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 Securities Administrators (CSA) on proposed National Instrument 51-107 Disclosure of Climate-related Matters (NI 51-107)
It has been well over two years since the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) proposed National Instrument 51-107 Disclosure of Climate-related Matters (NI 51-107) and its companion policy. The Canada Climate Law Initiative (CCLI) made a submission strongly supporting a national instrument aligned with the recommendations of the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), offering recommendations […]
Read moreSubmission 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 […]
Read moreSubmission 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.
Read moreSubmission 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.
Read moreSubmission 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.
Read moreSubmission 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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