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Associated Press
2 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Canadian companies leaving productivity gains on the table by not effectively adopting new technology
Recent productivity gains only 'scratching the surface' of what new technology can deliver TORONTO, June 6, 2025 /CNW/ - While Canadian companies have been making technology investments to improve productivity, insufficient investments in their people have limited effectiveness and held back productivity gains, finds new KPMG in Canada research. KPMG recently surveyed 250 business leaders across Canada to understand what actions they were taking to improve their operations in response to the trade war with the U.S. The results found that most had stepped up investments in technology to make their organizations more efficient and productive – and are seeing positive returns – but nearly two-thirds (63 per cent) say their employees aren't using new technologies effectively – holding back full returns on their tech spend. 'Investing in new technology tools and platforms can do wonders for an organization's productivity by streamlining processes, workflows and tasks,' says Stavros Demetriou, Partner and National Leader of KPMG in Canada's People and Change practice. 'The latest Stats Can data shows Canada has made productivity gains in each of the last two quarters, but this increase still trails improvements in the U.S. over the same period. 'Unless Canadian organizations undertake effective employee education and adoption plans, their people will barely scratch the surface on what the technology can do to make them more productive, and our gap to the U.S. and others will continue to widen.' Although nearly all (89 per cent) respondents say they're investing in upskilling employees, over half (53 per cent) say their company doesn't invest enough in employee training, workshops or continuous learning opportunities, and nearly six in 10 (56 per cent) say their organization lacks the internal resources and talent needed to implement and use technology effectively. Survey highlights Mr. Demetriou notes that while three-quarters (74 per cent) of respondents believe AI will solve their productivity problem, the same proportion (74 per cent) admit they have underestimated the challenges of implementing new technologies such as AI. 'An underappreciation of the impact of things like changing processes and working habits could explain why employees are not fully equipped to harness new technologies to their fullest potential,' he says. 'There's a common belief that digitally transforming your company is primarily a technology upgrade exercise, but the reality is that technology implementation is just one part of a journey – digital transformation is just as much about advancing and elevating the workforce. It's a continuous, iterative process that, if done correctly, leads to higher productivity and innovation, and the ability to navigate the future more confidently,' he adds. Ineffective training Megan Jones, National HR and Workforce Transformation Lead at KPMG in Canada, notes that nearly nine in 10 respondents say they need better processes in place to encourage their workers to use technologies, including case studies and incentives. 'Often, when organizations implement new tools and technologies, they don't completely understand or appreciate the full capabilities of these investments. As a result, employees are simply not adequately prepared to maximize the benefits these can bring to their jobs or customers. In some cases, organizations provide full training, but it's too technical or poorly delivered. Effective training and upskilling need to be targeted, relevant, engaging, and frequent. Much like exercising consistently to build muscle, technology training must happen regularly to make the workforce stronger and more agile,' she says. Ms. Jones notes that almost nine in 10 (87 per cent) respondents acknowledged their company could do a better job of creating a culture that encourages employees to share ideas and take risks, fostering innovation and creativity. She recommends organizations provide incentives for employees to experiment with technology and explore new use cases for it. 'Regular workshops or dedicated 'days' where employees are encouraged to play around with AI and develop new solutions can go a long way in sparking innovation. Also, showcasing wins by employees in one area of the business could help spark new ideas in other parts of the organization,' she says. The digital divide Most respondents (86 per cent) hope that a more digitally-savvy younger generation will help their company become more productive through the easier adoption of new technologies such as AI, Web3, data and analytics, quantum and edge computing. Lewis Curley, a Partner in KPMG in Canada's People and Change practice, says differences in workforce composition, skills and attitudes can create additional considerations for an organization's technology program, but organizations that engage all employees early in the journey as well as training and upskilling will have more success in leveraging new technologies such as AI and increasing overall productivity. 'If an organization is looking to implement AI, they must engage the entire workforce right from the beginning. If some employees don't feel like they are part of the journey, they might disengage from the process, lose trust in AI, or worry that the technology will replace them, which could deter them from using it,' he says. 'Everyone has a role in a company's digital transformation, and every single employee – from the CEO to the most recent hire – plays a part in making their organization more productive, so transparency, communication and engagement are crucial.' About the KPMG in Canada Productivity Survey KPMG in Canada surveyed 250 business leaders in all industry sectors across Canada between May 9 and May 20, 2025, on Sago's premier business panel, using Methodify's online research platform. Thirty-one per cent lead companies with annual gross revenue between $500 million and $1 billion, 25 per cent report revenue between $100 million and $300 million, 22 per cent have revenue between $300 million and $500 million, 12 per cent between $10 million and $100 million, and 10 per cent, over $1 billion. No companies under $10 million in annual revenue were surveyed. Over half (52 per cent) of the companies are privately held, 28 per cent are owned by private equity firms, 18 per cent are publicly traded with headquarters in Canada, and 2 per cent are foreign-owned subsidiaries. About KPMG in Canada KPMG LLP, a limited liability partnership, is a full-service Audit, Tax and Advisory firm owned and operated by Canadians. For over 150 years, our professionals have provided consulting, accounting, auditing, and tax services to Canadians, inspiring confidence, empowering change, and driving innovation. Guided by our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Courage, Together, For Better, KPMG employs more than 10,000 people in over 40 locations across Canada, serving private- and public-sector clients. KPMG is consistently ranked one of Canada's top employers and one of the best places to work in the country. The firm is established under the laws of Ontario and is a member of KPMG's global organization of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International, a private English company limited by guarantee. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. For more information, see For media inquiries: Alannah Page National Communications and Media Relations KPMG in Canada 306-934-6255 [email protected] Roula Meditskos National Communications and Media Relations KPMG in Canada 416-549-7982 [email protected] SOURCE KPMG LLP
Cision Canada
2 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Canadian companies leaving productivity gains on the table by not effectively adopting new technology Français
TORONTO, June 6, 2025 /CNW/ - While Canadian companies have been making technology investments to improve productivity, insufficient investments in their people have limited effectiveness and held back productivity gains, finds new KPMG in Canada research. KPMG recently surveyed 250 business leaders across Canada to understand what actions they were taking to improve their operations in response to the trade war with the U.S. The results found that most had stepped up investments in technology to make their organizations more efficient and productive – and are seeing positive returns – but nearly two-thirds (63 per cent) say their employees aren't using new technologies effectively – holding back full returns on their tech spend. "Investing in new technology tools and platforms can do wonders for an organization's productivity by streamlining processes, workflows and tasks," says Stavros Demetriou, Partner and National Leader of KPMG in Canada's People and Change practice. "The latest Stats Can data shows Canada has made productivity gains in each of the last two quarters, but this increase still trails improvements in the U.S. over the same period. "Unless Canadian organizations undertake effective employee education and adoption plans, their people will barely scratch the surface on what the technology can do to make them more productive, and our gap to the U.S. and others will continue to widen." Although nearly all (89 per cent) respondents say they're investing in upskilling employees, over half (53 per cent) say their company doesn't invest enough in employee training, workshops or continuous learning opportunities, and nearly six in 10 (56 per cent) say their organization lacks the internal resources and talent needed to implement and use technology effectively. Survey highlights 63 per cent of 250 Canadian business leaders say technology isn't the productivity problem, their employees just aren't using technology effectively 89 per cent say they're investing in upskilling employees 53 per cent say their organization doesn't invest enough in employee training, workshops or continuous learning opportunities 56 per cent say their organization lacks the internal resources and talent needed to implement and use technology effectively 74 per cent of respondents believe AI will solve their productivity challenges 74 per cent say they underestimated the challenges of digitization (e.g., changing processes, working habits, etc.) 88 per cent say they need better processes in place to encourage their workers to use technologies, including case studies and incentives 87 per cent s ay their company could do a better job of creating a culture that encourages people to share ideas and take risks, fostering innovation and creativity. 86 per cent say they hope that more digital savvy younger generations will help our company become more productive through the easier adoption of new technologies Mr. Demetriou notes that while three-quarters (74 per cent) of respondents believe AI will solve their productivity problem, the same proportion (74 per cent) admit they have underestimated the challenges of implementing new technologies such as AI. "An underappreciation of the impact of things like changing processes and working habits could explain why employees are not fully equipped to harness new technologies to their fullest potential," he says. "There's a common belief that digitally transforming your company is primarily a technology upgrade exercise, but the reality is that technology implementation is just one part of a journey – digital transformation is just as much about advancing and elevating the workforce. It's a continuous, iterative process that, if done correctly, leads to higher productivity and innovation, and the ability to navigate the future more confidently," he adds. Ineffective training Megan Jones, National HR and Workforce Transformation Lead at KPMG in Canada, notes that nearly nine in 10 respondents say they need better processes in place to encourage their workers to use technologies, including case studies and incentives. "Often, when organizations implement new tools and technologies, they don't completely understand or appreciate the full capabilities of these investments. As a result, employees are simply not adequately prepared to maximize the benefits these can bring to their jobs or customers. In some cases, organizations provide full training, but it's too technical or poorly delivered. Effective training and upskilling need to be targeted, relevant, engaging, and frequent. Much like exercising consistently to build muscle, technology training must happen regularly to make the workforce stronger and more agile," she says. Ms. Jones notes that almost nine in 10 (87 per cent) respondents acknowledged their company could do a better job of creating a culture that encourages employees to share ideas and take risks, fostering innovation and creativity. She recommends organizations provide incentives for employees to experiment with technology and explore new use cases for it. "Regular workshops or dedicated 'days' where employees are encouraged to play around with AI and develop new solutions can go a long way in sparking innovation. Also, showcasing wins by employees in one area of the business could help spark new ideas in other parts of the organization," she says. The digital divide Most respondents (86 per cent) hope that a more digitally-savvy younger generation will help their company become more productive through the easier adoption of new technologies such as AI, Web3, data and analytics, quantum and edge computing. Lewis Curley, a Partner in KPMG in Canada's People and Change practice, says differences in workforce composition, skills and attitudes can create additional considerations for an organization's technology program, but organizations that engage all employees early in the journey as well as training and upskilling will have more success in leveraging new technologies such as AI and increasing overall productivity. "If an organization is looking to implement AI, they must engage the entire workforce right from the beginning. If some employees don't feel like they are part of the journey, they might disengage from the process, lose trust in AI, or worry that the technology will replace them, which could deter them from using it," he says. "Everyone has a role in a company's digital transformation, and every single employee – from the CEO to the most recent hire – plays a part in making their organization more productive, so transparency, communication and engagement are crucial." About the KPMG in Canada Productivity Survey KPMG in Canada surveyed 250 business leaders in all industry sectors across Canada between May 9 and May 20, 2025, on Sago's premier business panel, using Methodify's online research platform. Thirty-one per cent lead companies with annual gross revenue between $500 million and $1 billion, 25 per cent report revenue between $100 million and $300 million, 22 per cent have revenue between $300 million and $500 million, 12 per cent between $10 million and $100 million, and 10 per cent, over $1 billion. No companies under $10 million in annual revenue were surveyed. Over half (52 per cent) of the companies are privately held, 28 per cent are owned by private equity firms, 18 per cent are publicly traded with headquarters in Canada, and 2 per cent are foreign-owned subsidiaries. KPMG LLP, a limited liability partnership, is a full-service Audit, Tax and Advisory firm owned and operated by Canadians. For over 150 years, our professionals have provided consulting, accounting, auditing, and tax services to Canadians, inspiring confidence, empowering change, and driving innovation. Guided by our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Courage, Together, For Better, KPMG employs more than 10,000 people in over 40 locations across Canada, serving private- and public-sector clients. KPMG is consistently ranked one of Canada's top employers and one of the best places to work in the country. The firm is established under the laws of Ontario and is a member of KPMG's global organization of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International, a private English company limited by guarantee. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. For more information, see For media inquiries: Alannah Page National Communications and Media Relations KPMG in Canada 306-934-6255 [email protected] Roula Meditskos National Communications and Media Relations KPMG in Canada 416-549-7982 [email protected] SOURCE KPMG LLP
The Age
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Age
‘Rephrase that please': Jacinta Allan steams over manure protest question
McArthur was unapologetic on Tuesday for what she described as a 'harmless stunt', saying the Labor reaction suggested they 'don't get out of Melbourne much'. Which we thought was a bit inaccurate, considering Allan spends most weekends at her home in Bendigo East. 'If we are looking for a serious point here, it's the fact that the only way regional Victorians can get a message through to Labor politicians is by delivering a bullshit cake direct to their door,' McArthur said. Allan noted that parliamentary officials are now involved and she awaits their response. This one could run and run. Selling up Not only is former AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou on his way back into the game, sorta, but he is selling his family mansion in Toorak. The asking price range is $15 million to $16.5 million. Actually, Demetriou is not selling the 1930s six-bedroom, four-bathroom and six-car-space property, because in 2019 he transferred ownership to his wife, Symone Richards. Melbourne Sotheby's International Realty superagent Antoinette Nido is handling the sale, amid something of a dry patch among top-end sales. Expressions of interest close on June 16 at 1pm, so get your skates on. The property on 1066 square metres was designed by society architect Marcus Martin, and its interiors were updated by David Hicks (the esteemed interior designer, not the ex-Guantanamo Bay inmate). It is described as 'architectural vision meets the grace of a long-held estate'. In realestatespeak, the property boasts Versailles-pattern oak flooring with a front sitting room spilling onto manicured gardens via French doors, while upstairs, six bedrooms with robes and an elevated living zone offer vistas over nearby Scotch College and the surrounding mountain ranges. Mountain ranges surrounding Scotch College is a new one on us. Demetriou, who left the AFL gig in 2014, declined to be drawn on reasons for the sale when CBD called. 'Nothing from me, thanks for asking.' He has become a regular sounding board for AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon and executive general manager of football Laura Kane. Currently, there's a lot to talk about. The Age reported recently that Demetriou's son Sacha, 15, is a player for the Sandringham Dragons under-16 team and is part of the North Melbourne father-son academy. And the pair have been attending North Melbourne games. Demetriou is a former chairman of Crown Melbourne, and was roundly criticised for reading from notes when he gave evidence in 2020 to the NSW government's Crown Resorts inquiry. It prompted Commissioner Patricia Bergin to put her head in her hands at one point and ask: 'Oh Mr Demetriou, why did you do it?' Price advances her career What a time to be alive it has been for Country Liberal senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price. Widely adored by conservatives after leading the campaign to defeat the Indigenous Voice to parliament, the Northern Territory senator's flirtation with Donald Trump 's Make America Great Again slogan went down like a 1000-megatonne bomb during an election campaign that ended with devastation for Peter Dutton 's Liberals. Price promptly defected from the Nationals party room to have a crack at the deputy Liberal leadership, enraging many of her former colleagues in the process. She then enraged many of her new colleagues after chickening out of the deputy leader contest once Angus Taylor lost to Sussan Ley in the Liberal leadership ballot. Loading Then the Coalition spectacularly blew itself up this week, with the Liberals and the Nationals parting ways. But Price remains optimistic. After her failed deputy leadership tilt, she told Sky News that lots of Australians wanted her to be prime minister. And on Wednesday, Price was out telling supporters about a silver lining for conservatives: the tremendous success of right-wing lobby group Advance. 'For me, as a member of the Coalition, this election was a gut punch, and I know so many of you feel the same way,' Price's fundraising email to Advance supporters, sent several hours after the Coalition ceased to exist, began. 'But there was one positive. The success of the ADVANCE campaign, smashing the Greens.' The conservative pressure group, with whom Price joined forces during the Voice referendum, spent the election campaign attacking the Greens rather than helping Liberals, and has claimed responsibility for the Greens losing three seats, which went to Labor. After Advance's election role was questioned, its boss, Matthew Sheahan, called out critics as 'bedwetting anonymous Liberals'. Many of those bedwetters now share a party room with Price and despite what they might feel about her shilling for Advance, can't be banishing anyone from their pews. A new day Plenty of ink has been spilled in this column, and elsewhere, documenting the trials and tribulations of Guardian Australia's Canberra press gallery bureau, which faced a mass exodus of talent and the departure of political editor Karen Middleton right before the federal election campaign. Now, a couple of those Guardian refugees have found a new home at online publication The New Daily. They include reader favourite and former Guardian Australia liveblogger Amy Remeikis, who left Guardian- land to take a job at progressive think tank the Australia Institute last year, and is now side-hustling as TND 's contributing editor, where she'll write a weekly column. She'll also be reuniting with veteran press gallery photographer Mike Bowers, who left The Guardian last year, as this column reported. As for the process of rebuilding The Guardian 's press gallery bureau, CBD hears the search for a new political editor has been put on the backburner for now, with the publication's overlord, Lenore Taylor, currently overseas. The West Australian's Canberra bureau chief, Katina Curtis, previously of this masthead, is one name that has been through the rumour mill, but so far, the outlet is not even close to finalising things. Middleton, meanwhile, who left The Guardian after months on the sideline following a turbulent 2024, has been filing for university-backed online publication Inside Story during the election campaign and aftermath.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ohio lawmakers pitch new manufacturing improvement grants
Crew members perform an inspection at one of First Solar's Ohio manufacturing plants. (Photo courtesy of First Solar.) Two Ohio state lawmakers want to earmark $24 million over the next two years to help manufacturers make upgrades. State Reps. Nick Santucci, R-Niles, and Steve Demetriou, R-Bainbridge Twp., argue manufacturing is a leading industry in the state but small and midsize companies have trouble securing funding for improvements. 'It's essential that we protect our legacy manufacturing companies to support the continued success of manufacturing here in Ohio,' Santucci said when they introduced the bill earlier this month. Grants themselves are capped at $150,000 and the pool of available funding would be split evenly between companies with 50 employees or fewer and those with 51-500. 'These grants,' Santucci added, 'will provide essential support to manufacturers by enabling them to automate repetitive tasks and upskill employees so they can adapt to evolving demands and circumstances including workforce shortages.' He and Demetriou point to similar programs in Iowa and Indiana that have been running for years. But they're walking a fine line convincing their fellow lawmakers. Despite longstanding economic development efforts like JobsOhio and the state Department of Development, there's an air of 'picking winners and losers' to the proposal. That runs counter to many Republicans' free-market inclinations, and some members worried about blowback if grant recipients crash and burn. At the same time, Democrats' ears prick up at that 'automate repetitive tasks' argument. They don't want to pay for business improvements that push existing staffers out of the job. In a lot of ways, what Santucci and Demetriou are suggesting fits neatly with existing state programs. Handing the Ohio Department of Development an extra $12 million a year with specific requirements for how to target and administer that funding isn't exactly reinventing the wheel. Demetriou cast the program as a supplement to economic development programs aimed at attracting businesses to the state. 'We have a great opportunity to create an environment to organically grow businesses that have already called Ohio home,' he argued. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE Even if the funding is a grant, he added, recipient companies have to match the state's investment dollar-for-dollar. 'In addition to that, the bill stipulates that the business would have to return any unmatched dollars that they received from the state,' Demetriou said. 'So, they get $150 grand, and they only invest $75 grand of their money, then they're returning $75 grand back to the state.' Still, lawmakers have a lot of questions about the idea. And to be fair, not all of them are skeptical. State Rep. Heidi Workman, R-Rootstown, suggested the grants might not be big enough. In some industries, she said, that $150,000 grant might only cover a single piece of equipment. State Rep. Ismail Mohamed, D-Columbus, praised the sponsors intent, but said he's looking for 'a balance' between supporting new technology and protecting employees. The sponsors' answers were likely unsatisfying. Santucci chalked up potential job losses to 'creative destruction.' 'There's a creation of new technology,' he said. 'Those (old) jobs go away, there's new jobs that get created because of that technology advancement, and so this is something that Ohio has to embrace. We have to move forward.' That's obviously cold comfort for the workers whose jobs disappear, but Demetriou was quick to note Indiana's program has seen a modest net increase in employment per grant. Eric Jenkusky, the CEO of T.J. Clark International, testified alongside Jeff Spain who works with a workforce training program at Columbus State. Both are big supporters of the bill. Jenkusky explained his company has just 16 employees but it has contracts with the U.S. Defense Department for fuel and water pump systems. 'For our company in particular,' he explained, '(the Manufacturing Technologies Assistance Program) would allow us to enhance our manufacturing with modern CNC plasma metal cutting and rapid metallic 3D printing prototyping capabilities.' Committee chairman, Rep. Thad Claggett, R-Licking County, pressed them about how lawmakers can protect taxpayer dollars. 'How do we how do we have winners — far more winners — than technology grants that did not work?' he asked. Spain argued the program would be in good hands with the Department of Development. Claggett pressed further on whether he'd support a claw back feature. Spain said he would. Gov. DeWine lands biggest jobs deal in Ohio history with defense company Anduril's new plant State Rep. Ron Ferguson, R-Wintersville, argued a dollar spent on grants is a dollar that can't go to tax cuts. 'What do you think the value is, of say, cutting your tax liability versus giving a grant?' he asked. State Rep. Riordan McClain, R-Upper Sandusky, asked what about regulatory changes? 'Rather than a grant program that spends money, just kind of picks companies to invest in,' he said, 'I want to know if we can do it from a from a regulatory perspective.' Jenkusky brushed off both suggestions. He wouldn't turn down a tax cut, but reducing overhead 'would take much longer for us to be able to realize any benefits.' And he said for companies his size, the biggest challenge is access to capital — not navigating regulations. 'I'm probably going to get myself in trouble for saying this,' he said, 'but even with JobsOhio, if you look, it's not guys like me that's in that program. It's always the Andurils and the Intels. It's never the TJ Clarks.' In a statement, JobsOhio spokesman Matt Englehart said the organization doesn't comment on pending legislation, but argued it's got a strong track record of supporting small and medium sized businesses. As a handful of examples, he pointed to funding for Mansfield's Ohio Valley Stamping, Milo's Whole World Gourmet in Athens County, and Warren machining company Buckeye Precision Threads. 'More than 80 percent of all JobsOhio projects are with small and medium-sized enterprises,' Englehart said. But importantly, JobsOhio defines that as any business with $1 billion or less in revenue. Follow Ohio Capital Journal Reporter Nick Evans on X or on Bluesky. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘Just a burden': New Ohio bill looks to eliminate E-Checks
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WJW) – State lawmakers are making a strong push to eliminate the federal requirement for E-Checks for cars four years old or older in seven northeast Ohio counties. Steve Demetriou (R-Bainbridge Township) and Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) recently re-introduced House Bill 115. It calls for drivers to be able to fill out a personal attestation form to confirm their vehicle is in good condition, rather than having to go to an E-check station. 'Tragic loss of life': Cause determined after man, woman, 3 kids found dead in Ohio home The two lawmakers will be continuing on with that standalone bill, which hasn't had a hearing yet, regardless of what happens with House Bill 54. House Bill 54, recently signed into law by Gov. Mike DeWine, has the state's transportation budget in it, and part of that budget includes language from HB 115. Rep. Demetriou told Fox 8 that everything that he wanted to accomplish with the bill is also in HB 54, but HB 54 also requires approval from the federal government. If the Environmental Protection Agency deems the personal attestation forms as still meeting its clean air mandate for northeast Ohio, then the E-checks would no longer be required. Either way, Demetriou told Fox 8 they're going to continue to try and find a way to make the E-Check process easier or have it be eliminated it altogether. 'It's just a burden on [people]. It's really not making our air any cleaner or our lives any better, and people generally don't like it when the federal government tells them what to do, especially when it's not making a dent in their lives,' Demetriou said. 'I think between Sen. Bernie Moreno, Sen. Jon Husted, I think with the new administration, this is on people's radars in D.C., and that's really what it's going to take to end E-Check.' Erie County peace officers now allowed to use EpiPens Demetriou added that they asked the Ohio EPA to conduct a study on the effectiveness of E-Checks, but he would argue that making people drive to and from E-Check stations isn't doing anything to help the environment. He's not sure on the timing of when the federal EPA will look into the proposal to end E-Checks in Northeast Ohio. Fox 8 did request comments from the Ohio EPA. In a statement, a spokesperson directed us to their website and said: 'The E-Check program was developed in 1996 to help improve air quality by identifying cars and trucks with high emissions that might need repairs. Ohio EPA will implement and enforce any final changes that are signed into law.' In a statement sent to Fox 8, the director of Case Western Reserve University's School of Law's Environmental Law Clinic, Miranda Leppla, said eliminating E-Check would likely not have a major impact on the environment: 'Eliminating Ohio's E-Check program likely won't have a meaningful environmental impact, one way or the other. While vehicle emissions are a concern, the state's air quality issues are largely driven by coal-fired power plants and industrial pollution. E-check was a costly and inefficient program that placed the burden on individuals, particularly low-income residents, rather than addressing the major sources of pollution. Its removal is unlikely to change much.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
