WHEREAS signatories to the Climate Action Charter are committed to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions but do not necessarily have the resources to monitor opportunities and develop initiatives; AND WHEREAS the Province and the Union of BC Municipalities are committed to supporting local governments in pursuing these goals, including developing options and actions for local governments to be carbon neutral in respect of their operations by 2012: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Province establish a service for the purpose of advising local governments on matters related to carbon tax, quotas, and opportunities for carbon tax credit rebates and other allied matters.
Ministry of Environment - Climate Action Secretariat The province is committed to supplying local governments with the information and support they require in order to effectively address climate change. Staff from the Ministry of Community and Rural Development has been addressing questions and issues regarding the Carbon Tax and the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program CARIP and other allied matters since the announcement of this program in September 2007. Local governments who have questions can contact Christie Pangman of the Government Infrastructure Finance group at 250-387-4068. In addition, to address the request for more information, when delivering education regarding the Climate Action Charter, the Province and UBCM will look for opportunities to provide materials on issues pertaining to the Carbon Tax and the CARIP. This will be provided in conjunction with broader climate action information including material on the BC Toolkit www.bctoolkit.ca, through published information and at conferences and webinars.