Équiterre and its partners have submitted recommendations to the federal government to help prepare for its next budget. The proposed measures will help Canada fight the climate crisis, help communities adapt to the consequences of climate change, support workers and certain economic sectors with the energy transition, and help make life more affordable for families.
Have a look at the documents to learn about our recommendations in the following areas:
Sustainable mobility;
Sustainable agriculture;
Healthy food;
Reduction at the source;
Climate and energy.
Équiterre submitted its recommendations to the Standing Committee on Finance's Pre-Budget Consultations on August 3, 2023. The Green Budget Coalition, of which Équiterre is a member, also submitted its recommendations to the consultation on August 4, 2023.
pdf - 0.62 mb Green Budget Coalition’s submission to House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2024 Federal Budget
See documentpdf - 0.62 mb Green Budget Coalition FINA 2024 pre-budget submission
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For further information, please contact
Director, Government Relations
Marc-André Viau
Director, Government Relations
With a master's degree in political science, Marc-André has worked as a political strategist at various levels of government. After an internship at the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels, Marc-André worked for several years on Parliament Hill in Ottawa in various capacities, including as senior press officer in the Office of the Leader of the Official Opposition in the House of Commons.
He subsequently contributed to the victory of Valérie Plante, the green mayor of Montreal, and worked as director of communications and senior political advisor. Since joining the Équiterre team in 2019, Marc-André has led the development of political advocacy, regularly making presentations to parliamentary committees and meeting with ministers, elected officials and other political decision-makers.
