CaGBC’s advocacy team takes a measured, data-based approach to help shape the policies and programs that promote the adoption of, and investment in, green building. As the Canadian government begins to plan its approach to the post-COVID-19 economic recovery, CaGBC has been working hard to communicate the opportunity green building presents.

CaGBC believes this health crisis has precipitated what could be the tipping point we need to transition Canada toward a sustainable and low-carbon economy. CaGBC has shared its industry perspective with key federal ministers. the brief, entitled, “Ready, set, grow: How the green building industry can re-ignite Canada’s economy,” provides guidance on how strategic investment in green building could play a significant role in re-igniting Canada’s economy while also helping meet the country’s climate goals.

These recommendations target three key areas of investment: Workplace training and skills development, removing barriers to, and encouraging deep energy retrofits, and shifting the industry to zero carbon building.

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The Canada Green Building Council is a not-for-profit, national organization that has been working since 2002 to advance green building and sustainable community development practices in Canada. The CaGBC is the licence holder for the LEED green building rating system in Canada and supports the WELL Building Standard and GRESB (Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark) in Canada.

Together with our membership of over 1,200 industry organizations and more than 2,500 individual Chapter members involved in designing, building and operating buildings, homes and communities, the Council has made excellent inroads toward achieving our mission of reducing the environmental impact of the built environment.

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