Online campaign aims to bring more electric cars to Canada
EVchoice.ca urges auto industry to be part of the solution, not obstacle OTTAWA September 12, 2017 — Even though Canadians are eager to purchase electric vehicles (EVs), they don’t have...
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B.C. Budget Update Aims to Create Opportunity While Cutting Pollution
VANCOUVER—Dan Woynillowicz, policy director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the B.C. government’s Budget 2017—September Update: “The B.C. government...
B.C. Throne Speech Sees Opportunity in Decisive Climate Action
VANCOUVER—Merran Smith, executive director of Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the B.C. government’s speech from the throne: “Decisive action to address climate...
New Green Ontario Fund puts carbon pollution revenue to good use
TORONTO—Sarah Petrevan, senior policy advisor for Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the launch of the Green Ontario Fund, a new provincial agency created by the...
New B.C. government set to make progress on climate, clean growth and jobs
VICTORIA—Merran Smith, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, commented today on the swearing-in of B.C. Premier John Horgan and his Cabinet: QUOTES “I’m thrilled that B.C.’s new...
Canadian mines could prove critical to clean energy transition
Photo: Goldcorp VANCOUVER—Canadian mines could help power the transition to clean energy, sparking new economic development in the process, a new report from Clean Energy Canada finds. Growth in...
City marks first day of summer with new solar panels at Creekside Paddling Centre
City of Vancouver and Clean Energy Canada unveil ‘Solar Now’ demonstration project VANCOUVER—This morning the City of Vancouver, Vancouver Park Board and Clean Energy Canada marked the...
B.C. NDP and Green Party cooperation holds promise for clean economy
VANCOUVER—Merran Smith, executive director of Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the B.C. NDP and B.C. Green Party announcement regarding their intent to cooperate in...
National Zero-Emission Vehicle Strategy an Opportunity for Canada
VANCOUVER — Merran Smith, executive director of Clean Energy Canada, made the following comments in response to the announcement of an advisory group to shape Canada’s national zero-emission...
Ottawa takes important step forward with carbon pricing proposal
OTTAWA — Clare Demerse, federal policy advisor at Clean Energy Canada, made the following comments in response to today’s federal carbon pricing discussion paper: “This proposal is a big step...
Election results signal B.C.’s next government must champion clean growth and innovation
VANCOUVER—Merran Smith, executive director of Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the initial results of the B.C. election: “British Columbians have voted for...
B.C. climate leadership team's recommendations would deliver jobs and prosperity
VANCOUVER — Merran Smith, executive director of Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the B.C. NDP’s announcement that, if elected, the party will renew the B.C....