Deep efficiency retrofits are the only lasting fix to energy affordability
There is a clear path forward for the federal government out of their carbon tax mess if it offers a new income-targeted retrofit program to all provinces and all fuel types.
Sustainable Jobs Act must be strengthened if Canada is to succeed in a low-carbon future
The international momentum to move away from fossil fuels towards low-carbon energy and industries will not wait for Canada to be ready.
Alberta government ad propagates fear and disinformation, writes Tom McElroy
The federal government is doing a bad enough job with the fossil fuel file without Smith urging them to more folly. Scientists have known for almost 200 years that CO2 was going to eventually cause destructive changes to our atmosphere. Trying to delay action for decades more is a crime against humanity.
Supreme Court dares Canada’s polarized politics to do better
Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard Wagner and his fellow jurists have done their job. Now it is up to the politicians. The hurry up offence doesn’t work in a courtroom.
We need sustainable finance tools to invest in Canada’s success
The government-appointed Sustainable Finance Action Council has produced a ‘roadmap’ for a taxonomy that could unlock billions of dollars in climate investments. The next step is for the feds to support its development and implementation, writes Roger Beauchemin.
Canada charts formal course for CARICOM engagement
The Canada-CARICOM strategic partnership paves the way for annual meetings between foreign ministers and senior officials.
Carbon-pricing course change drives Liberals into another self-made mess
Instead of winning votes in one region and getting applauded for responding to regional concerns, the Liberals have set off a national bidding war for regional wins.
Canada’s opportunity to lead on sustainable menstrual equity
Ending period poverty in this generation is 100 per cent achievable.
Canada is using chemical firm’s talking points in trade dispute with Mexico
The federal government’s position has serious implications for Canada’s ability to protect Canadians from pesticides.
Bill C-69 dragon has been slain
If Canada is to be a world leader, we must reform our project assessment processes, and become a major supplier of natural resources and energy to our friends and allies. Our national security depends upon it.
