Climate change is rapidly reshaping B.C.’s economy, a fact no party can ignore
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Opinion
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...
Nineties-era gas war prices are back for those who drive EVs
Those old enough to remember the gas wars of the ’90s may remember the number 40. As gas stations competed for customers, prices dipped as low as 40 cents per litre in many parts of...
Ditching fossil fuels can be a silver bullet for cost-burdened British Columbians
Electric vehicles and heat pumps offer significant financial benefits, according to our new...
Not everyone can afford a $50,000 car. Our leaders should remember that before hitting Chinese EVs with sky-high tariffs
Last week, Canada kicked off a 30-day consultation to determine whether and what sort of tariff or trade measures it will impose on Chinese-made EVs. And while auto groups are advocating for a large,...
LNG projects should stand on their own two feet, assuming they can
Energy and Natural Resource Minister Jonathan Wilkinson was recently quoted as saying that the federal government is “not interested” in subsidizing future liquefied natural gas (LNG)...
If the Liberals fall, Canadians may experience a deeply fragmented energy future
Canmore, Alta., and Golden, B.C., are less than two hours apart. Both are scenic mountain towns, and one can imagine their residents live relatively similar lives. But when it comes to the question...
The next phase of CleanBC can reshape the green economy
What's next for British Columbia's ambitious climate...
Capturing Canada’s Electric Vehicle Opportunity
Canada has what it takes to become a global EV powerhouse. But to keep up with the competition, we must leverage our wealth of resources, from clean power to skilled workers and sustainably produced...
On climate, the federal government should play offence, not defence
It’s time to flip the script on climate action. The federal government has brought to bear an impressive suite of climate measures — for which it has never received enough credit — but rather...
B.C.’s late LNG bet appears risky in a competitive market
B.C.’s nascent LNG industry evokes strong opinions from all sides. While perhaps the one thing everyone can agree on is that Canada is late to the LNG party, on everything else, common ground is...