THE CITY’S PARTICIPATION
The City adopted the Climate Change Adaptation Plan and the Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) Reduction Plan in the Spring of 2021. The Climate Action Plan, a synthesis of these two plans, presents the principal sources of GHG and the local vulnerabilities, and identifies specific projects to reduce GHG and limit climate risk. The actions undertaken will serve to make our community more resilient to climate and environmental change.
Consult the Climate Change Adaptation Plan (PDF available in French only)
Consult the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Plan (PDF available in French only)
Principal sources of GHG in Beaconsfield:
- Municipality: Natural gas heating of buildings and fuel consumption of municipal fleet
- Community: Transportation and fossil fuel heating of homes
Actions targeted by the City to reduce GHG emission by over 30%:
- To convert buildings’ heating source to electricity
- To install innovative hybrid system for trucks as part of pilot project
What you can do (contact the City for more information):
- Implement house retrofits especially for heating oil and natural gas
- Ask for your guide on Beaconsfield houses and heating types
Principal climate vulnerabilities in Beaconsfield:
- The overloading of the sanitary sewer system
- The loss of canopy for the mature urban forest
Actions targeted by the City:
- To rehabilitate the ditch system to manage stormwater
- To enhance the strategic tree planting program with various species adapted to the local environment
What you can do (contact the City for more information):
- Ensure water from property and sump pump drains to municipal ditch
- Ask the City to plant a tree on municipal land in front of your property
- Ask for a guide regarding Beaconsfield properties
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
Cultural and sports associations, schools, churches and businesses are invited to participate in Climate Action Week. Share your initiatives and actions on climate change by contacting us at climat‑climate@beaconsfield.ca
i3P Project
A unique climate change initiative in Québec
The i3P Project will enable the City of Beaconsfield and its community to identify model and innovative projects, accelerate the implementation of sustainable and ecological projects, increase knowledge and skills at the regional level, and build partnerships with local experts to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
This initiative will allow the City to complete the first three phases of the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), to simultaneously produce a first Community Energy Plan and implement a Climate Change Adaptation Plan.
The i3P Project is divided into 4 main components:
i – inventory
P – Action plan
to reduce GHGs and find the most promising measures to put in place
Consult the plan (pdf)
P – Adaptation plan
to ensure the safety, health and well-being of the community in the face of climatic hazards
Consult the plan (pdf)
P – Community Energy Planning
A collaborative approach closely tied to our community
An important consultation and collaboration process will be rolled out to participants, stakeholders and the community. Presentation sessions of the i3P Project, webinars, information and working sessions will be planned.
Be a part of it!
In order to ensure that we get a true picture of the local conditions and to carry out an exhaustive analysis, we need your cooperation!
Because you are in the best position to talk about your experience, we want to hear from you! Tell us about the weather events and the impacts that you have perceived or witnessed. While the municipal team remains aware of and responds to local climate events, you undoubtedly have information that will be essential to the process. Write to us at
CITIZEN WORKSHOP OF MAY 28, 2019
There are little things we can do every day to help fight climate change
To mark Climate Action Week in Beaconsfield, we invite you to take action and share your climate efforts to inspire those around you! These suggestions are easy to follow and can really make a big difference:
BECOME MORE CLIMATE RESILIENT
Our canopy is our greatest climate adaptation asset
NEW: Thanks to a subsidy from the City, offered in partnership with the nonprofit organization GRAME, have a tree of your choice planted on your private property. Details at ensembleonverdit.org.
FREE: Choose a tree to be planted by the City on public property in front of your home. Contact arbres_trees@beaconsfield.ca.
Reduce your water consumption and save money
FREE: Ask the Green Patrol for your leak detection tablet and water savings wheel during their visits.
REMINDER: Get your WaterSense® certified water savings kit for only $10 (65% rebate!) to reduce your water consumption by 40%. Available at City Hall.
Protect your property from floods or other extreme weather events
FREE: Use the Home Flood Program checklist from the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation for cost-effective ways to protect your home. Available at homefloodprotect.ca/checkup.
REDUCE YOUR LOCAL GREENHOUSE GAS (ghg) EMISSIONS
Convert your fossil fuel heating source
FREE: Get an energy efficiency evaluation for your home. Subsidies of up to $10,000 are available. More information at transitionenergetique.gouv.qc.ca.
Dispose of your materials responsibly
FREE: Get a larger blue bin from the City and only put your bin out when it’s full.
REUSE before RECYCLE: Donate your items in good condition instead of using the bulky items collection. Some organizations even pick up at your house!
BE LAZY: Leave your grass clippings on the lawn
Act locally
BUY LOCAL! Experience the charm of commercial life in Beaconsfield by buying local products, meeting merchants and restaurateurs, having a chat or simply strolling through the neighbourhood.
REMINDER: Start your own vegetable garden and get a free composter from Public Works to feed your garden. Consider using our subsidized rain barrel to water your plants. Available at City Hall.
Show your commitment to climate action and your creativity by sharing your efforts with us
- Do something for the climate today
- Take a picture or video (15 seconds maximum) of your action
- Share it with us by commenting on one of our Climate Action Week posts on Facebook, or tagging us on Instagram!
- If you don’t have a Facebook or Instagram account, email us at climat-climate@beaconsfield.ca