Don’t let short-term politics derail B.C.’s long-term EV future
Short-term turbulence is no reason to abandon a policy that’s delivered cheaper EVs, cleaner air and real consumer...
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EVs have become a litmus test for whether we’re still America’s buddy — or ready to be a global Canada
There are few Canadian markets more integrated with the U.S. than vehicles. And not just the cars we build in Ontario, but the ones we drive across this country. We rely on U.S. safety standards that...
Clean Energy Canada responds to reports that the federal government is considering updating its EV Availability Standard
TORONTO — Clean Energy Canada executive director Rachel Doran and director of public affairs Joanna Kyriazis drafted the following response to reports that the federal government is considering...
Bill C-5 has potential to accelerate a stronger, future-ready Canada, but only if we get the details right
TORONTO — Rachel Doran, executive director of Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the passage of Bill C-5 in the House of Commons. “Last Friday, Bill C-5 passed the...
Poll: Two-thirds of Canadians favour developing clean energy over fossil fuels, while 85% wish to maintain or increase federal climate action
Prime Minister Mark Carney has said that Canada will develop both clean and conventional energy, and given a choice between the two, two-thirds of Canadians say they would prioritize clean over...
Ontario’s first Integrated Energy Plan builds on progress while failing to address security and affordability concerns of natural gas
TORONTO — Evan Pivnick, clean energy program manager for Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to Ontario’s first Integrated Energy Plan. “The release of Ontario’s...
Poll: Large majority of Canadians favour more open car market with better access to affordable Chinese and European EVs
Most Canadians would prefer a more open vehicle market with more affordable electric options, according to a new survey conducted by Abacus Data on behalf of Clean Energy Canada. When it comes to the...
Why Clean Equals Competitive When Building Canada’s Trade Alliances Beyond the US
Canada woke up the day after President Donald Trump’s second inauguration in unfamiliar territory. Our closest neighbour and biggest trade partner for the past century suddenly decided that Canada...
EVs aren’t being forced on Canadians — if anything, they’re being withheld from them
You may have heard this one before: governments are “forcing” people to buy electric vehicles. It’s how U.S. President Donald Trump described the efforts of his predecessor and some in Canada...
Canada can build for the present and future, but not the past
TORONTO — Rachel Doran, executive director of Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the Government of Canada’s proposed legislation to build “One Canadian Economy.”...
New Ontario Building Act means province must step up to make new homes energy efficient
TORONTO — Jana Elbrecht, senior policy advisor at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to Ontario’s Bill 17. “The adoption of the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and...
B.C. climate action has reduced emissions, with economic success
B.C. splashed onto the global climate scene in 2008 when then-premier Gordon Campbell introduced North America’s first economy-wide carbon tax, enacted stringent vehicle emission standards,...