TORONTO, Dec. 2, 2013 – York University professor Mark Winfield, co-chair of the Sustainable Energy Initiative at the Faculty of Environmental Studies, is available for comment on the Ontario government’s long-term energy strategy announced today. Professor Winfield is an expert in environmental policy and governance, sustainable energy, and the sustainability of urban communities and can offer insight on all aspects of the plan.

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