City Profiles 2023 - The Climate Reality Project Canada

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 : 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 : 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: Montréal