Webinar: Fixing Canada’s Car Conundrum
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Media releases
Biden administration an opportunity for Canada to define a new kind of energy relationship
VICTORIA — Merran Smith, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the inauguration of President Joe Biden: “We would like to congratulate U.S....
Poll: Most British Columbians are interested in buying an electric vehicle
Most British Columbians (60%) are interested in buying an electric vehicle or already own one, according to a new survey from Stratcom and Clean Energy Canada. More than a quarter (26%) are very...
Poll: British Columbians prefer the province invest in clean energy over LNG
VANCOUVER — Most British Columbians would like to see the provincial government invest in clean energy rather than LNG as it begins its new term, while a strong majority think the province should...
Canadian clean fuel standard needed to meet climate target, attract investment in low-carbon economy
Environmental groups, clean fuel industry leaders welcome draft regulation, urge swift implementation. OTTAWA — Implementing a clean fuel standard as soon as possible will be crucial to attract...
B.C.’s new climate target will help keep province on track, but highlights work to be done
VICTORIA — Merran Smith, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the B.C. government’s new 2020 Climate Change Accountability Report and...
Hydrogen strategy a good start but faces a competitive global landscape
TORONTO — Sarah Petrevan, policy director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the federal government’s new hydrogen strategy: “Clean hydrogen represents a...
Poll: Electric vehicles are picking up speed in public support
This survey is part of a four-part series. View the other three posts here, here and here. In the latest round of survey work by Clean Energy Canada and Abacus Data, two out of three people in...
Federal government’s new climate plan is brave, honest, and historic
VICTORIA — Merran Smith, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the federal government’s climate plan update: “When it comes to climate action,...
Poll: Canadians want Canada to be seen as determined to fight climate change, producers of sustainable products, and increasingly associated with renewable energy
This survey is part of a four-part series. View the other three posts here, here and here. In the latest round of survey work by Clean Energy Canada and Abacus Data, two out of three people in Canada...
Poll: Most Canadians want Canada to be ‘world leading’ or ‘among the most ambitious’ when it comes to shifting to clean energy and clean technology
This survey is part of a four-part series. View the other three posts here, here and here. In the latest round of survey work by Clean Energy Canada and Abacus Data, two out of three people in Canada...
Poll: Canadians see Biden taking climate action and want Canada to keep pace to stay competitive
This survey is part of a four-part series. View the other three posts here, here and here. In the latest round of survey work by Clean Energy Canada and Abacus Data, two out of three people in...