Renew Greener Homes Grant
Petitioners ask renewal and expansion of the Canada Greener Homes Grant, equitable retrofit access, a Clean Electricity Standard to achieve 100% net‑zero electricity by 2035, stronger carbon pricing, and funding for a just transition.
Why we would sign this petition
- Restores funding for home retrofit grants so more households, especially low‑ and middle‑income ones, can afford energy‑efficiency upgrades that lower emissions and reduce energy bills.
- Creates a federal Clean Electricity Standard to accelerate grid decarbonization and help Canada meet international climate commitments, including the petition’s 2035 net‑zero electricity goal.
- Strengthens carbon pricing and funds a just transition, mobilizing investment in renewables while supporting workers and communities affected by emissions‑intensive sectors.
Why we wouldn’t sign this petition
- Requires substantial public spending and new programs, creating fiscal and administrative costs that some may view as impractical or unaffordable.
- A 2035 net‑zero electricity target is ambitious and could pose technical or reliability challenges, risking higher short‑term energy costs if the grid transition is rushed.
- Some may prefer provincial approaches, targeted measures, or purely market‑based policies over federally centralized standards and expanded grants.
The summary and both sets of reasons are AI-generated from the petition and given equal weight. Claims are the petitioners’ own; consult the official record for the full text.
Official petition
Petition to the House of Commons in Parliament assembled Canadians are already experiencing the devastating effects of climate change—wildfires, floods, and extreme weather—threatening our health, homes, and economy; The Canada Greener Homes Grant, which empowered homeowners to reduce emissions and energy bills, is now closed to new applicants due to exhausted funding; A 2025 peer-reviewed study in Scientific Reports, using machine learning, forecasts that Canada will fall short of its Paris Agreement targets by nearly 20% unless stronger action is taken; The closure of the grant leaves many Canadians—especially low- and middle-income households—without access to vital support for energy-efficient retrofits; Canadians overwhelmingly support climate action and expect their government to lead with courage, fairness, and foresight; and Section 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees the right to life, liberty, and security of the person—rights increasingly threatened by climate inaction. We, the undersigned, residents of Canada, call upon the House of Commons in Parliament assembled to 1. Renew and expand funding for the Canada Greener Homes Grant and related programs; 2. Ensure equitable access to retrofit support for all Canadians, especially vulnerable households; 3. Enact a federal Clean Electricity Standard to achieve 100% net-zero electricity by 2035; 4. Strengthen carbon pricing and accelerate investment in renewable energy and energy efficiency; and 5. Support a just transition for workers and communities in high-emission sectors. 1. Renew and expand funding for the Canada Greener Homes Grant and related programs; 2. Ensure equitable access to retrofit support for all Canadians, especially vulnerable households; 3. Enact a federal Clean Electricity Standard to achieve 100% net-zero electricity by 2035; 4. Strengthen carbon pricing and accelerate investment in renewable energy and energy efficiency; and 5. Support a just transition for workers and communities in high-emission sectors.
Government response
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