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This framework, developed by an independent Taxonomy Council supported by the Canadian Climate Institute and Tomorrow's Business Path, aims to establish a common language for 'green' and 'transition' investments. The goal is to mobilize private capital for clean growth and decarbonize high-emission sectors. The Council intends to finalize guidelines for three priority sectors by late 2026 and an additional three by autumn 2027, ensuring alignment with international taxonomies and science-based targets.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliinstca-000051#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The federal government has provided initial two-year funding to develop sustainable investment guidelines, also known as a sustainable investment taxonomy, to create a common language for financial markets regarding projects compatible with Canada's economic and climate goals.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliinstca-000051#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A new independent Taxonomy Council will be established to oversee the creation of taxonomy criteria based on scientific data. This Council will be supported by the Canadian Climate Institute, which will lead technical research, and Tomorrow's Business Path (Parcours des entreprises de demain), which will help assemble the Council and its advisory bodies.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliinstca-000051#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Taxonomy Council aims to complete investment guidelines for six priority sectors in total: three by the end of 2026 and three more by autumn 2027. These guidelines will be science-based, technologically neutral, and include criteria to exclude investments that cause significant harm.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cliinstca-000051#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Canadian guidelines will distinguish between 'green' and 'transition' investments, building upon work by the Canadian Sustainable Finance Action Council. 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