Tell Minister Dabrusin: Canada's Existing Buildings Need a Retrofit Plan

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Dear Minister Dabrusin,

I am writing to encourage your ministry to maintain and strengthen the federal government’s commitment to building retrofits as a key component of Canada's climate, affordability, and energy strategy.
Canada's existing buildings represent one of our largest opportunities to reduce emissions while delivering tangible benefits to households, businesses, and communities. Investments in retrofits help lower energy bills, improve comfort and health, reduce pressure on electricity systems, and support skilled jobs across the country.
Most of the buildings that Canadians will live and work in over the coming decades have already been built. Reaching Canada's long-term climate goals will therefore depend on helping homeowners, businesses, institutions, and affordable housing providers improve the performance of existing buildings and make them net-zero ready.
Federal leadership is essential. Strategic investments and stable programs can help accelerate upgrades, build market confidence, develop the skilled workforce needed to deliver projects, and ensure that all Canadians—including low- and moderate-income households—can benefit from energy-saving improvements.
As responsibility for energy efficiency programs has transitioned to Environment and Climate Change Canada, I encourage you to make retrofits a priority within the government's climate and affordability agenda.
Thank you for your leadership and for considering the important role that building retrofits can play in creating a more affordable, resilient, and prosperous Canada.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

[Your City & Province]

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Summary

Canada cannot reach its climate, affordability, or energy security goals without investing in the buildings we already have. Millions of today’s homes and buildings will still be standing in 2050, and many require upgrades to reduce energy waste, lower utility bills, improve comfort, and cut emissions. As Mark Carney announced that the responsibility for home retrofits has been transferred to Environment and Climate Change Canada, there is an important opportunity to ensure retrofits remain a federal priority. As Minister responsible for this file, Minister Dabrusin needs to hear from Canadians who understand the value of reducing energy demand and making existing buildings net-zero ready. Share why federal leadership on retrofits matters and encourage the government to continue investing in programs that help Canadians improve their homes and buildings. A few minutes can help reinforce the broad support for policies that lower energy bills, strengthen energy security, create skilled jobs, and reduce emissions.