"I'm very proud of the positive influence the Pembina Institute has had on transportation and urban development issues in recent years," said Burda. "Approximately one-third of all energy consumed in Canada is used to move people and goods. Greening our transportation sector is a key part of transitioning to a clean energy future."

As Ontario Director of the Pembina Institute, Cherise Burda has become a leading voice in the debate around funding public transit in the Greater Toronto Area and a champion for location efficient development to "Live Where you Go"- with a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving quality of life.