Canadians need to see climate change solutions work
In a time not so long ago, few Canadians would have said they really felt climate change. It was a scary idea, sure, but ominous abstractions hardly inspire true fear. Canadians are afraid...
Author: Clean Energy Canada
Creating jobs and fighting climate change by buying clean
Parliament is beginning its term on the heels of the devastating flooding in B.C. and the global COP26 climate summit. Climate action is high on the agenda, as the recent speech from the throne...
Can Canada actually produce enough clean electricity to power a net-zero grid by 2050?
Canada is an electricity heavyweight. In addition to being the world’s sixth-largest electricity producer and third-largest electricity exporter, Canada can boast an electricity grid that...
British Columbia in need of a radically retooled economic strategy
B.C. has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to do what few places in the world have managed. The province will soon release its new economic strategy, following the recent release of its Roadmap...
Canada’s electricity grid isn’t ready for a net-zero future: report
VANCOUVER — A net-zero 2050 will require a lot more clean electricity than is currently produced, and despite having a relatively clean grid today, Canada isn’t yet ready for the needs of...
Throne speech reiterates strong climate plan, but the focus must now be on action
OTTAWA — Merran Smith, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the federal government’s Speech from the Throne: “Today’s Speech from the Throne...
COP26 represents another step forward, with still more path to walk
VICTORIA — Merran Smith, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement after the conclusion of COP26: “Following COP26, Canada was one of nearly 200 countries to endorse...
The Glasgow Climate Pact: What does it mean for Canada’s climate policy?
COP26 ended on Saturday with a new deal to try and limit global temperature rise to 1.5C: the Glasgow Climate Pact. Reaction to the deal has been mixed, ranging from anger and disappointment to...
Media Brief: COP26 and the implications for Canada
This media brief summarizes some of the key topics associated with the 26th Conference of the Parties held in Glasgow, U.K., until November 12, with a particular focus on relevancy for...
New ministers’ climate leadership key to building the economy Canada needs
VICTORIA — Merran Smith, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the appointment of the federal cabinet. “The recent federal election made it...
B.C.’s climate roadmap sets the right course, but the clock is ticking
VANCOUVER — Merran Smith, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the release of B.C.’s updated climate plan. “The updated CleanBC roadmap is a...
National zero-emission vehicle standard must be a top climate priority: analysis
OTTAWA — In the run up to the recent federal election, the Liberal Party of Canada announced plans for a mandatory target requiring that half of all passenger vehicles sold in 2030 be...