It’s time for a reality check on B.C.’s electricity grid
B.C.’s grid is well positioned for the demands of electrification despite concerns from some groups that have called for the rollback of key climate policies that would impact electricity...
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Opinion
Trump’s EV detour would cost Canadians, but only if we follow him
Canada has bet big on electric vehicles. Until recently, our auto pact partner and trade ally, America, had too. But with Trump rolling back EV policies and threatening 25 per cent tariffs that would...
Knee-jerk reaction to tariffs no recipe for B.C.’s future economic success
The past week has seen no shortage of musings on how the province should respond to the Trump administration’s impending tariffs. From bourbon boycotts to taxing truckers bound for Alaska, the...
Canada’s tariff whiplash threatens our long-term sustainability
As another Donald Trump presidency begins, Canada may see itself at a crossroads. In reality, looking beyond the next four years and the politics of our neighbour, there is still only one true road...
Pay people instead of power plants for clean electricity
The recently-announced Clean Electricity Regulations will reduce pollution in our electricity grids even as the grids grow to meet soaring demand for clean electricity. However, the rules also allow...
How the humble household can lead the way in fighting climate change
Households account for 17% of emissions in Canada. With the rapid uptake of clean energy technologies, the unsung hero in the climate fight may be next...
B.C.’s EV requirement puts consumers before carmakers, as it should
Province reaches 2026 EV sales targets two years early, delivering savings and more vehicle options to...
Clean energy promises can fuel Eby government’s economic roadmap
In a political moment where voters across the globe are in the mood for change, Premier David Eby’s government, after days of dramatic recounts, was returned to office for a second mandate....
Canadians are saving money with EVs and heat pumps. But only if they can afford the upfront cost
Over the last two years, Canadian households have been getting on board with the energy transition. The Greener Homes Grant helped Canadians from coast to coast to coast install heat pumps and...
Climate change is rapidly reshaping B.C.’s economy, a fact no party can ignore
Wine, forestry and tourism are feeling the...
Electric buses and trucks aren’t breaking through the EV noise
There has been much chatter about electric vehicles. Are sales going up or down? Should we put tariffs on imports? How much money do they save? But these conversations have an asterisk: they’re...
In the battle over Chinese EVs, Canadian families are collateral damage
"The real Davids — Canadians like the family above — just want an affordable EV to make their life a little easier. A 100% tariff sends a clear message, indeed: we forgot about...