Paris Agreement Marks Important Clean Energy Milestone
VANCOUVER — Merran Smith, executive director of Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement on the release of the proposed final text of the Paris Agreement at COP21: “We applaud all...
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B.C. Government Receives Expert Recommendations to Lead on Climate and Economy
VICTORIA — Today the Government of British Columbia released the report and recommendations of the Climate Leadership Team, which it established in May to provide expert advice on a new climate...
Ontario Releases Clean Energy and Climate Change Strategy
TORONTO — Clean Energy Canada’s Merran Smith and Sarah Petrevan made the following comments in response to the release of Ontario’s climate change strategy: “Today, Ontario solidified its...
Alberta Makes Breakthrough With Climate Leadership Plan
EDMONTON — The Government of Alberta made a major breakthrough today in announcing a strong and comprehensive set of climate policies. The package includes a plan to phase out coal-fired...
Our Comment on Federal Mandate Letters Issued to Cabinet
VANCOUVER—Today Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued ministerial mandate letters to his Cabinet, providing direction on the approach his government will take and issuing clear expectations for each...
Clean Energy Canada Welcomes New Prime Minister and Federal Cabinet
VANCOUVER — Merran Smith, executive director of Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement on the swearing-in of the new prime minister and federal cabinet ministers: “We congratulate...
A Clean Economy and Jobs Plan for British Columbia
Economic analysis finds steady GDP growth and 900,000 new jobs by 2050 as British Columbia cuts carbon pollution VANCOUVER — Renewing British Columbia’s commitment to climate leadership would...
Canada can Lead on Climate and Clean Energy with new Liberal Government
MEDIA STATEMENT: October 20, 2015 VANCOUVER — Merran Smith, Executive Director of Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the outcome of the federal election: “Canadians...
Media Release: A Strong Vote For Canada’s Clean Energy Sector
A new Clean Energy Canada report offers federal candidates and constituents plenty of good news to contrast the turmoil underway in the nation’s oil and gas markets. Last year, the nation’s clean...
Media Statement: Alberta Moves Forward With Climate Change Consultation
The Government of Alberta has moved another step closer to a climate action plan that will deliver meaningful greenhouse-gas reductions. This morning, the province announced the members of a climate...
Media Statement: Canadian Energy Strategy Doesn’t Go Far Enough
Today, the leaders of Canada’s provincial and territorial governments finalized and released a Canadian Energy Strategy that seeks to guide development of Canada’s energy resources. The premiers...
Media Release: New Report Flags the Top 10 Clean Energy Trends of 2014
TORONTO — As leaders from across the Americas kick off a three-day climate summit, a new online report details the top trends that are defining and driving the global shift to clean and renewable...