Nation-building starts in rural Canada
The country cannot meet its goals or maintain its economic edge without fully integrating the land that sustains us.
Jump-starting a Canadian power grid
Canada needs a forum for provinces to co-ordinate planning on a regional or national level, and a process to help provinces work together to get electricity projects built.
Canada’s chance to lead the critical minerals race should be based not only on extraction, but also on tech
Fast-tracked reclamation projects can transform waste into wealth, and secure global supply chains.
As the Paris Agreement turns 10, Canadian policy must align to protect our health and future
Paris-aligned policy can position Canada’s economy as one of the future rather than a failing, uncompetitive relic of the past in a decarbonizing world.
Alberta’s new energy MOU could kick-start a race to the bottom on climate
Canadian climate policy has now become the art of the deal, moving from rules-based policy to deal-based bargaining.
Likelihood of reaching long-term climate goals unclear until more details emerge from Alberta MOU, say environment experts
The Canadian Climate Institute released data in September showing that Canada made no progress on reducing emissions in 2024, and predicted that the 2030 emissions reduction target is now out of reach.
Canada must find its climate path beyond fossil fuels
We are falling behind on climate targets and obligations because we continue to believe we can achieve our goals while continuing to support and grow the oil and gas industry.
Ottawa-Alberta energy deal could open door for other provinces to pursue weakened climate policies, say environmental experts: ‘this is just a massive step back’
Under the MOU, Ottawa’s commitments include suspending clean electricity regulations and the oil and gas emissions cap in Alberta.
Dabrusin top-lobbied cabinet minister, Nature Canada pushes for nature strategy after absence of support in budget
A nature strategy to protect Canada’s biodiversity was released in June, 2024, but has yet to be funded and implemented.
Sergio Marchi says he regrets Rat Pack’s contribution to loss of decorum in House
In his new book, Sergio Marchi recounts his time as a Hill staffer, alderman, opposition MP, cabinet minister, and ambassador.
