Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the Upcoming Federal Budget

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) submitted a set of six recommendations to the Government of Canada for the 2022 pre-budget consultations. The submission advocates for a 'planetary health' approach to policy, urging the federal government to transition toward a wellbeing economy, implement ambitious emissions reductions, phase out fossil fuel subsidies, and invest in climate adaptation and pollution protection.

• CAPE recommends that the Government of Canada transition to a wellbeing economy by adopting a 'planetary health' lens in decision-making. This includes creating a funded team within the Privy Council Office to facilitate inter-ministerial work and implementing the Department of Finance's 'Toward a Quality of Life Strategy for Canada' to define success using metrics beyond GDP.
• To align with the Paris Agreement and limit global warming to 1.5C, CAPE supports a target for Canada to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 140% below 2005 levels by 2030. This goal requires at least 60% of reductions to be domestic, with the remainder achieved by supporting developing countries, necessitating a climate finance commitment of at least $4 billion USD annually.
• The document calls for the complete phase-out of fossil fuel subsidies by 2023 and the re-orientation of public finance. Specifically, it recommends that Export Development Canada (EDC) end its support for fossil fuels in the short term and align its entire portfolio with a 1.5C scenario.
• CAPE advocates for a 'just transition' for workers and communities reliant on fossil fuels, suggesting the use of the $2 billion Futures Fund for worker-focused direct supports. It also recommends legislation for a national just transition strategy and the creation of a federal authority informed by an independent expert commission.
• The submission requests an additional $200 million in 2023 for the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP) to prioritize the prohibition of high-concern chemicals like carcinogens and mutagens. It also calls for investment in the clean-up of contaminated sites from fossil fuel production, such as abandoned well-heads and tailings ponds, and the establishment of an Office of Environmental Justice.

APA

Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (2022). Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the Upcoming Federal Budget. https://cape.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/CAPE-Submission-Pre-budget-Consultations-October-2022.pdf#new_tab

Chicago

Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment. Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the Upcoming Federal Budget. 2022. https://cape.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/CAPE-Submission-Pre-budget-Consultations-October-2022.pdf#new_tab.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{canadianassociationofphysiciansfortheenvironment2022written, author = {{Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment}}, title = {{Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the Upcoming Federal Budget}}, publisher = {Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment}, year = {2022}, month = oct, url = {https://cape.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/CAPE-Submission-Pre-budget-Consultations-October-2022.pdf#new_tab}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }