The federal government will spend more than $40 million of carbon tax revenue to make Ontario schools more energy efficient, the environment minister announced on Wednesday, March 10, 2021.
The federal government will spend more than $40 million of carbon tax revenue to make Ontario schools more energy efficient, the environment minister announced Wednesday.
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The federal government says it’s spending more than $40-million of carbon tax revenue to make Ontario schools more energy efficient.
The money will go to 172 schools across the province, funding projects such as replacing roofs and increasing insulation.
Environment and Climate Change Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says the investment will make classrooms more comfortable and healthier for students and teachers.