Sophie Tee

The university advocates for programs and funding to support the research mission of the institution to further knowledge and education in Canada and around the world.

Low Carbon Cities Canada network expansion to new urban areas across Canada. The LC3 Centres, established through endowment contribution by the Government of Canada, help catalyze, accelerate and scale urban climate action and deployment of climate solutions in the building, transportation and clean energy sectors through a combination of programs, granting and impact investing. Renewal of the Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative program, which supports retrofit planning and implementation for large commercial and residential buildings nationwide through a network of retrofit accelerators

Engage Build Canada Homes regarding funding for low carbon affordable home construction Engage the federal government regarding the opportunity to recapitalize the Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative to provide certainty for longer-term retrofit project completion and market capacity development. Engage the federal government on the need to extend the funding timeline for the Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative to maximize the uptake and climate impact of large building retrofit investments. Meet with federal public office holders to provide information and advice on energy efficiency programs, grants, and related regulatory frameworks. Discuss the development and implementation of federal policies, incentives, and best practices to advance energy efficiency objectives Seek support for a GTHA (Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area) Retrofit Delivery Centre, from the Community Climate Action Fund and/or other sources. Engage the federal government on the need for support for retrofit market development across Canada to maximize the uptake and climate impact of planned large building retrofit investments.