Swapping the tragedy of the horizon for the expediency of today
The recent budget does little to dispel the confusion about what Canada’s new prime minister stands for when it comes to the country’s climate policy.
COP 30 unlikely to shift political will
Money is tight, wars are a huge distraction, and the climate has become unfashionable, so we’ll just have to wait and hope for better times.
Methane regulation is a climate-competitive home run
This year’s COP is a vital moment for Prime Minister Mark Carney to deliver on a key Canadian climate promise, showcase responsible energy development, and advance economic opportunities.
Budget’s lack of clarity over sunsetting climate programs a concern: Green Budget Coalition
The Liberals have recently been ‘walking back’ past commitments on ‘fighting climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions,’ says former parliamentary budget officer Yves Giroux.
No ‘serious negotiation’ with Liberals on budget, says Bloc MP Garon: ‘If the result is an election, what can we do?’
The party released six non-negotiable conditions for their support of the budget in October, but finance critic Jean-Denis says meetings with the Liberals were ‘mostly media stunts.’
At COP, disinformation is the next crisis to tackle
If Canada steps up and joins co-signers like the U.K., France, and Spain, others will follow. Doing so would put the country’s resilience, strength, and democratic values on full display. This is how Canada can turn this rising risk into global leadership.
How Bill Gates has shifted the politics of climate change
The environmental movement has suffered a loss.
Emissions cap may ‘no longer be required’ as Ottawa favours carbon capture, critical minerals: budget
The controversial oil and gas emissions cap would have ‘marginal value in reducing emissions,’ says Carney’s first federal budget, which focuses on tax credit incentives and methane regulations to reach net zero.
Here is a nation-building project that would really make a difference
Creating a well-being society is about ensuring everyone across Canada has equitable access to the goods and services we all need to live a safe and fulfilling life.
Questions loom over Liberals’ environment plans with Canada ‘off path’ to meet emissions targets
The government is expected to release its climate competitiveness strategy with the federal budget on Nov. 4.
