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Factsheet: Why equity matters in municipal climate adaptation

Discover how your local government can build equity into its climate resilience activities. Read this factsheet for key definitions and helpful resources.

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municipalandcommunitybuildings Municipal and community buildings

Guide: Taking your indoor swimming pool to net zero

A guide with key measures and lessons learned to help you build a plan for net-zero indoor swimming pools.

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municipalandcommunitybuildings Municipal and community buildings

Guides: Equity and non-energy benefits of community building retrofits

Explore the equity and other non-energy benefits of retrofitting community buildings.

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Factsheet: Urban forest planning

Read up on why developing an urban forest plan is important for the long-term success of trees in your community.

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Sustainable affordable housing Sustainable affordable housing
energy | housing Energy | Housing

Rossland Yards: Building stability and a sense of home

A wide angle photo of the Rossland Yards affordable housing building in Rosslands, BC
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Sustainable affordable housing Sustainable affordable housing
energy | housing Energy | Housing

Aspen Heights: Finding stability and comfort in Saskatoon

A ground-level view of the Aspen Heights complex, showing multiple rows of blue and white townhomes, surrounded by greenery and walkways
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Sustainable affordable housing Sustainable affordable housing
energy | housing Energy | Housing

Aspen Heights: A comfortable home for a sustainable future

An overhead view of the Aspen Heights complex, showing multiple rows of blue and white townhomes with brown roofs, surrounded by greenery and walkways
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Sustainable affordable housing Sustainable affordable housing
energy | housing Energy | Housing

Priscilla's Place: Peace of mind and a place to call home in Banff

A side view of one of the Priscilla's Place affordable housing buildings in Bannf, Alberta
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Sustainable affordable housing Sustainable affordable housing
energy | housing Energy | Housing

Priscilla's Place: A bright place to call home in Banff

A wide angle photo of the Priscilla's Place affordable housing complex in Banff, Alberta
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Sustainable affordable housing Sustainable affordable housing
energy | housing Energy | Housing

Priscilla's Place: A place to breathe and belong in Banff

A side view of one of the Priscilla's Place affordable housing buildings in Bannf, Alberta
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Sustainable affordable housing Sustainable affordable housing
energy Energy

How energy-efficient affordable housing is improving the lives of Canadians: Article series

Discover the inspiring stories of six Canadians who are living comfortably and saving money thanks to energy-efficient affordable housing supported by GMF's Sustainable Affordable Housing (SAH) initiative.

A family of four huddles together on the floor in front of their couch. The mother and father have their arms extended in the shape of the roof of a house over their two young children.
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Municipal and community buildings Municipal and community buildings
energy Energy

Small towns, big impacts: GMF in small and rural communities

Success stories and resources to inspire your next sustainability project in small and rural communities.

Otter Housing Port Rexton NL, small town by the water
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Municipal and community buildings Municipal and community buildings
energy Energy

Supporting local success stories across the Canadian Prairies

Discover how GMF funding is helping communities with unique local contexts reach their economic, social and climate goals.

Three images: One of Aspen Heights affordable housing, another of a hybrid bus, and last one of a person installing a new window
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Municipal and community buildings Municipal and community buildings
energy Energy

Toolkit: Improving energy efficiency in Alberta community buildings

Explore how municipalities across Alberta are improving community buildings with energy-efficient upgrades. Discover practical advice and proven strategies.

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Local energy generation Local energy generation
energy Energy

Case study: Lac-Mégantic on the path to energy transition

Lac-Mégantic has a plan to build back sustainably after a train derailed downtown. Learn how Mission Mégawatt has the whole community on board.
Aerial view, Lac-Mégantic
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Municipal and community buildings Municipal and community buildings
energy Energy

Case study: How recreation centres can function as resilience hubs

After Hurricane Fiona, a local recreation centre in Pictou County became a temporary shelter for incoming power crews. Learn how the community turned to this facility in a time of crisis.
Recreation centre in Pictou County, NS
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Municipal and community buildings Municipal and community buildings
energy Energy

Guide: How to maximize funding for community building energy efficiency upgrades

Learn how to leverage GMF's Community Buildings Retrofit initiative to boost energy efficiency and cost savings.

Cover page of GMF guide: How to maximize funding for community building energy efficiency upgrades
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Municipal and community buildings Municipal and community buildings
energy Energy

Webinar recording: Addressing municipal challenges through sustainability

A webinar on the socioeconomic benefits of environmental initiatives and how to increase your GMF funding chances.

A person sitting at a desk with a model house, model wind turbine and a plan.
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Municipal and community buildings Municipal and community buildings
energy Energy

Save energy, cut costs: Using GMF support in Quebec

Discover how municipalities in Quebec are upgrading their community buildings to lower costs, create local jobs and enhance building comfort.

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Sustainable affordable housing Sustainable affordable housing
energy Energy

Webinar recording: Building for the future with better community housing

Watch the discussion to learn about an award-winning sustainable affordable housing project.

A rendering of the new development at 420 Kingscourt Drive in Region of Waterloo. It has two brown-brick buildings, each in an L shape with four storeys, and a driveway and courtyard in the middle, surrounded by greenery.
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Municipal and community buildings Municipal and community buildings
energy Energy

Case study: Retrofitting three community facilities for shared heating

Learn how Abbotsford, B.C.’s recreation centre’s Heat Recovery & Optimization (HeRO) project is reducing emissions and boosting accessibility.
Photo of the Abbotsford Recreation Centre
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Municipal and community buildings Municipal and community buildings
energy Energy

Case study: Caledon’s Corporate Energy Revolving Fund is sustaining itself

Learn about Caledon’s innovative solution to implementing energy efficiency measures without incurring significant upfront costs.
Photo of Caledon East Community Complex building
Local energy generation Local energy generation
energy Energy

Case study: Sustainable heating from unlikely sources

Metro Vancouver’s award-winning policy turns waste heat into community power.
A waste heat to energy building in Metro Vancouver
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Retrofit of recreational or cultural facility Retrofit of recreational or cultural facility
energy Energy

Case Study: The City of Markham’s Battle of the Buildings

The City of Markham’s Battle of the Buildings competition educated and encouraged facility staff to reduce electricity consumption through low-cost operational and behavioral changes.
Photo of the City of Markham's Cornell Community Centre, ON

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