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Orillia’s Climate Future
The City of Orillia is currently developing its Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP). The plan will chart the course for the municipality to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and enhance the community’s resilience to future changes in climate.
The CCAP will provide insight into the energy use and greenhouse gas emissions sources in the City. It will identify ways the community of Orillia can tackle the ambitious challenge presented by climate change by making our homes, offices, and green spaces more sustainable.
Stay tuned for more details on upcoming public engagement events in Summer and Fall 2021.
Sustainability in our Strategic Plan
In the City’s Municipal Strategic Plan, Realizing Our Potential, adopted by council in December 2019, six strategic areas of focus were established. The Climate Change Action Plan will contribute to two of these themes: Healthy Environment and Sustainable Growth.
Healthy Environment outlines the City’s commitment to sustainability by becoming a leading municipality in environmental initiatives that will reduce Orillia’s environmental footprint.
Sustainable Growth focuses on managing the city’s growth to maintain Orillia’s sense of community as it grows while ensuring that the financial, infrastructure and natural resources are managed responsibly.
Timeline
The City will be hosting a series of public engagement opportunities in the Summer and Fall of 2021, more details coming soon. Click on the Receive Email Updates button above to get updates on the CCAP development.
Related Projects
| City of Orillia Energy Use |
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In accordance with Ontario's Green Energy Act, 2009 (O.Reg 397/11) the City must prepare, publish, implement and make available to the public an energy management plan. The regulation also requires a summary of the annual electric and natural gas consumption and greenhouse gas emissions for City facilities and operations. |
| Multi-Modal Transportation Master Plan |
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The City of Orillia completed the Multi-Modal Transportation Master Plan (MTMP) in 2019. It reflects increased interest and emphasis by the public on transportation beyond a private vehicle, such as walking, cycling, and public transportation. The purpose of this study was to create a city-wide multi-modal transportation plan that not only identifies improvements within the City’s urban areas, but also considers opportunities to integrate the City’s emerging growth areas within and beyond Orillia in a manner that preserves the quality of life and character of the community. |
| Waste Diversion |
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The City of Orillia and its Waste Management Advisory Committee are currently developing the City’s 2021 Waste Minimization Plan (WMP). The plan will include feedback from residents on ways the City can reduce waste and increase waste diversion from its landfill site over the next five years. Learn about the City's Waste Minimization Plan Learn about Orillia's recycling and waste diversion programs |
