The Climate Reality Project Canada

City Profile: Victoria

Victoria’s climate strategy sets ambitious goals, including an 80% GHG reduction and 100% renewable energy by 2050. The city’s transportation plan supports active and electric mobility, with a 43% sustainable mode share and a 30% EV target by 2030. Waste is another strength, with a goal to reduce landfill disposal by 50% by 2040. Still, the city lacks a citizen advisory body and broader equity-focused initiatives, which could help strengthen climate accountability and inclusion.

City Profile:Calgary

Overall, Calgary’s climate strategy includes both mitigation and adaptation pathways, with a focus on climate equity. The city aims for 40% renewable energy by 2050 and to reduce energy poverty by 50% by 2030. Calgary is working towards net-zero emissions buildings, with regulations set for 2028. However, its renewable energy target and early-stage green building standards need to be strengthened to achieve net-zero goals.

City Profile: Vancouver

Overall, Vancouver excels in green building standards, with a target for zero-emissions buildings by 2030 and extensive LEED-certified buildings. The city is also making significant progress in its climate plan with detailed actions and strong emissions reduction targets. However, it faces challenges in providing affordable transit, especially for low-income residents, and in updating its emissions inventory regularly. Additionally, while Vancouver has strong climate equity initiatives, more action is needed to fully integrate social justice into its climate policies.

City Profile: Toronto

City Profile: Winnipeg

Overall, Winnipeg excels in clean energy, with 97% of its electricity coming from hydro, setting it apart from other prairie cities. The city also benefits from a citizens’ advisory committee on climate. However, it struggles with sustainable transportation, ranking low in mode share and transit affordability. Reinstating provincial transit funding could help Winnipeg meet its 2050 goal of 50% sustainable transportation.

City Profile: Saskatoon

Overall, Saskatoon stands out for its strong climate planning, with its Low Emissions Community Plan and equity-focused strategies guiding local action. The city also benefits from an active citizen advisory committee and a successful organic waste diversion program. However, Saskatoon lags in clean energy, with 79% of its mix from fossil fuels, and has yet to set a net-zero target. It also struggles with sustainable transportation, with only 3.4% of trips by transit and a less ambitious mode share goal than peer cities.

City Profile : Langford

Overall, Langford has made progress in climate action by supporting provincial emissions reporting programs, offering homeowner rebates, and implementing a low-emission concrete policy. The city has also set a mode-share target of 42% sustainable trips by 2028 and allocated funding for community gardens to enhance food security. However, Langford lacks both a Climate Action Plan and an Active Transportation Plan, and its urban core faces significant heat effects due to low canopy cover. Additionally, the city remains car-dependent, with low walkability and bike scores, requiring further investment in pedestrian and cycling infrastructure.

City profile : London

Overall, London excels in renewable energy production, ranking #1 in solar and #3 in wind energy. The city is developing a Master Mobility Plan and has set a 2050 mode-share target to reduce car travel. Additionally, London demonstrates strong climate reporting, being one of only nine municipalities to provide a 2023 climate action status report. However, it lags in Green Development Standards, urban forestry, and active transportation. With low transit use and high costs, improving public transit and accessibility remains a key challenge.

City Profile: Montréal

City Profile: Chilliwack

Overall, Chilliwack has made a strong start with detailed climate action plans and a clear net-zero by 2050 target. It excels in waste management, with mandatory composting for all housing types, and offers green building incentives, including support for low-income households. However, the city lacks updated emissions data, a citizens' advisory committee, and an adaptation plan. Progress reporting has stalled since 2022, and more community involvement and transparency could help move the plan forward.

City Profile: Regina

City Profile: Edmonton

Overall, Edmonton ranks in the top four cities nationwide, with strong GHG reduction targets, a comprehensive Urban Forest Management Plan, and programs like Neighbouring for Climate that support local engagement. The city has a sliding-scale transit pass, an EV strategy, and an active transportation plan. However, Edmonton has not set a sustainable mode share target and its local renewable energy goal remains at 10% by 2035—lower than several other major cities.

City Profile: Fredericton

City Profile: Halifax

City Profile: London, ON

City Profile: Edmonton

City Profile: Oakville

City Profile: Ottawa

City Profile: Orillia

City Profile: Québec City

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