Government of Canada champions sustainable procurement through new green standards for major contracts
February 28, 2023 – Toronto, Ontario – Government of Canada
The Government of Canada is committed to greening its operations and supporting Canada’s transition to a cleaner economy.
Today, the Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board and the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, jointly announced new initiatives to reach Canada’s Net-Zero commitments.
As of April 1, 2023, major Government of Canada suppliers will now be compelled to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and set reduction targets.