Climate
This bill encourages the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through the use of wood and other materials in construction projects.
S-222
Details
- Full Title
- An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood)
- First Reading
- November 23, 2021, Parliament 44, Session 1
- Type
- Senate Public Bill
- Full Content
- https://www.parl.ca/legisinfo/en/bill/44-1/s-222
Summary
Bill S-222 amends the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act. The amendment focuses on how the Minister develops requirements for public works projects. Specifically, it allows the Minister to consider using wood or other materials that provide environmental benefits.
The bill states that when planning the construction, upkeep, or repair of public works, federal properties, and federal buildings, the Minister must think about ways to lower greenhouse gas emissions. The Minister should also consider other environmental advantages. To achieve these goals, the Minister is allowed to use wood or other materials, products, or sustainable resources that can help the environment.
In short, this bill encourages the use of environmentally friendly materials, like wood, in government construction and maintenance projects. The aim is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote environmental benefits.
Issues
Environment
Environmental Protection
This bill amends the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act to allow the use of wood or any other thing that achieves environmental benefits in public works projects.