January 26, 2001
Generation (OPG), and Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL), will
announce on Monday that they are helping launch a major new
initiative for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, in partnership
with the national Action By Canadians (ABC) program and the Cities
of Toronto, Peterborough and Mississauga.
The Cities will provide ABC climate change initiative workshops in
Toronto, Peterborough, and Mississauga for individuals and
municipalities. These workshops will inform and empower individual
citizens to take energy-saving actions at home and on the road to
reduce their household greenhouse gas emissions.
What is the Event?
* Reception prior to Green Tie Gala Dinner on January 29th, at the
Westin Harbour Castle Convention Centre, where we will announce
Ontario ABC Launch with specific reference to Toronto's
environmental vision and leadership, and expressed interest in
championing the ABC roll-out.
* The reception begins at 4:30pm. The Launch will begin
approximately 5:15pm.
* Mayor(s) Mel Lastman, Hazel McCallion and Sylvia Sutherland have
all been invited and will have an opportunity to speak.