Is CaGBC actively lobbying government bodies to encourage regulations or tax benefits in support of green buildings?
It’s not part of CaGBC’s immediate plans to lobby government but we continue to dialogue with governments at every level to raise awareness of the role buildings can play in reducing GHG emissions and helping Canada meet its overall reduction targets. The LEED Canada rating system is a transformation tool that’s voluntary to use and is being pushed forward by the industry, not mandated by government. Q. Why are you changing LEED? The LEED rating system is not changing, it’s evolving based on feedback from our members and the industry to include all types of buildings, a faster and more streamlined certification process, and performance management capabilities through the life of a building.
