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A Green Economy and a Cleaner Environment

     Earlier this year, the McGuinty Liberals introduced the landmark Green Energy Act, an act that if passed would propel Ontario to become a North American green energy leader, creating over 50,000 jobs in the next three years and billions of dollars in green economic investments across the province.

Yesterday, George Smitherman addressed the legislative standing committee reviewing the proposed act.

To keep you up to date on this important legislation, here's an excerpt from text of his prepared speech.

For more information on the proposed Green Energy Act, visit http://www.ontariogreenenergyact.ca.

Mr. Chair:

Since first elected, our government has taken determined steps to build a cleaner, greener energy system, one that can support a strong, 21st century economy for Ontario ... from our bold move away from coal-fired generation … to the concrete steps we have taken toward energy conservation, including the installation of more than 2 million smart meters.

We've made tremendous progress. The renaissance of our energy system, reflected by billions in new investments, has been so successful that our government is confident we can raise the bar higher.

Mr. Chair, the Green Energy Act that we are considering in the House and in this Committee would, if passed, truly make this province North America's green energy leader.

The Act has two equally important thrusts. It would make it easier to bring renewable energy projects to life ...and it would help us create a culture of conservation to encourage all Ontarians to use less electricity. Together, they would support a new green economy for Ontario, and help to create green jobs here at home.

Full text can be found here, and audio can be found here.

George Smitherman, Deputy Premier,

Minister of Energy and Infrastructure

Ontario’s George Smitherman, Deputy Premier, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure addressed the legislative standing committee reviewing the proposed act.

.....for the environment.

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