Climate advocates, experts want to see more focus on environment in Ontario this term [Video]

The Progressive Conservatives shot to victory within minutes of polls closing in Ontario’s provincial election — but absent in the victory speech of three-time majority Premier Doug Ford were mentions of climate change and sustainability. 

Climate advocates say they’re hoping this term differs from the campaign, and the issue becomes more of a focus for the premier.

Rupp Carriveau is a professor in the faculty of engineering at the University of Windsor. He says the government should focus on mitigating climate change while ensuring it is economically viable.

“I would like to see a greater connection between economic initiatives and the environment this term,” he said. “I would encourage the government to make a greater effort to …