| May 4, 2010 PRINCE GEORGE– The Province has returned $106,036 in carbon tax dollars to local communities through the Climate Action Revenue Incentive program (CARIP) to allow them to act environmentally friendly. “We are taking our climate action responsibilities very seriously in this province and we are rewarding municipalities and regional districts for their efforts for doing their part,” says Prince George-Mackenzie MLA Pat Bell. “In partnership with local communities, we are working to protect our environment for our children, grandchildren, and future generations,” says Prince George-Valemount MLA Shirley Bond. “These grants meet the commitment made to support our communities as they work toward being carbon neutral.” “We applaud the Provincial Government for rewarding communities who are committed to demonstrating environmental accountability,” says Mayor Dan Rogers. “ We are determined to keep this as a top priority and will continue to strive to become the cleanest and healthiest city in all of Canada.” The following communities have signed on to the Climate Action Charter and received CARIP grants:
The Climate Action Revenue Incentive program is a conditional grant program that returns 100 per cent of carbon tax costs back to communities who have signed on to the Climate Action Charter, pledging to become carbon-neutral by 2012. The funding announced today represents carbon tax payments made from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009. The Climate Action Charter is part of the government’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 33 per cent by 2020 and 80 per cent by 2050. For more info on Shirley and Pat’s work for people in Prince George-Valemount and Prince George – Mackenzie, visit www.shirleybondmla.bc.ca and www.patbellmla.bc.ca -30- | |
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