At A Glance Environment Minister Tony Clement today congratulated the owner of the one millionth vehicle to have a Drive Clean emissions test and for helping Ontario s Drive Clean program reduce smog emissions by almost seven per cent in 1999. Drive Clean is making a difference to the air we breathe. When fully implemented across most of southern Ontario, Drive Clean will cut smog-causing pollutants from a 1999 base level by up to 22 per cent from vehicles in the program area. This, in turn, equates to a reduction in carbon dioxide by 18,500 tonnes.
Carbon dioxide is a major greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming.
As a result of our investigations, five facilities were temporarily suspended and required to have their staff re-trained. Two criminal fraud charges were laid by the Toronto Police. We are committed to ensuring the protection of consumers. We have zero tolerance for fraud or customer abuse. In 1999, the Drive Clean call centre helped more than 182,000 callers, or more than 3,000 per week.