Ontario Launches Cap-and-Trade System
February 26, 2016 TORONTO — The Ontario Government released its 2016 Budget today, along with a regulation to implement a cap-and-trade system on greenhouse gas emissions. The system will operate...
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MOU Kicks Off ‘Clean XL’ Conversation for North America
New efforts by Canada, U.S. and Mexico to collaborate could accelerate clean energy transition VANCOUVER — Merran Smith, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in...
Can B.C. LNG Really Compete?
VANCOUVER — Merran Smith, executive director of Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the B.C. Speech from the Throne: “Today’s throne speech emphasized just how much...
National Cooperation on Climate can Spark New Innovation and Growth
VANCOUVER — Merran Smith, executive director of Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement on the conclusion of a meeting of federal and provincial environment ministers in Ottawa today:...
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...
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...