Climate and energy transition must be at heart of federal budget
VICTORIA — Merran Smith, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement regarding the start of consultations for the next federal budget: “It’s...
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Poll: Energy transition a widely accepted concept; Canadians want governments to work on it, not against it
75% say it is a global trend, beneficial for Canada in the long term. Most feel it is necessary and will happen. In Alberta, opinion reveals more discomfort, but most say a transition...
Climate leadership on coal phaseout should extend to mining
VICTORIA — Dan Woynillowicz, deputy director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the federal government’s launch of a strategic assessment of thermal...
Are we missing the bigger energy picture?
When it comes to our national identity, a few clichés come to mind: hockey, Timbits, and unnecessary apologies. Another defining characteristic of Canadians? We love talking about energy, from oil...
Throne Speech acknowledges clear mandate on climate
OTTAWA — Merran Smith, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement following today’s Speech from the Throne: “The federal government rightly acknowledged it has a...
Premier Ford’s climate plan still doesn’t add up
TORONTO— Sarah Petrevan, policy director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the findings of the Auditor General’s Annual Report regarding...
An opportunity to show the leadership Canadians voted for
VICTORIA — Merran Smith, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the first day of the 2019 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 25): “Coming out...
Climate leadership requires an all-of-government approach
VICTORIA — Merran Smith, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the appointment of the federal cabinet: “This election made one thing clear:...
Poll: Two-thirds of Canadians want to continue or increase climate efforts under minority government
French version below Most voters want climate policies that go beyond what was achieved in the last Parliament, according to a massive national survey conducted by Pollara Strategic Insights on...
New law will hold B.C. government accountable for climate action
VICTORIA — Merran Smith, executive director at Clean Energy Canada and former co-chair of the Climate Solutions and Clean Growth Advisory Council, made the following statements in response to the...
Benefits of electric cars are undeniable—and inaccessible to many condo dwellers
Buying an electric car is getting easier for British Columbians. This is thanks to falling prices, a growing number of used electric vehicles on the market, provincial and federal rebates, and now a...
Poll: Support for energy transition is strong and broad
86% say Canada can be among the world’s most successful countries in developing and using clean energy technologies. 71% say if we are thoughtful about transition from fossil fuels,...