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...
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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,...
This election will shape the future of Canada’s clean energy sector
Say the word energy in Canada and odds are people think you’re talking about oil and gas. The trials and tribulations of the sector – from roller-coaster commodity prices to job losses – make...
Pundits’ whataboutism threatens Canada’s climate progress
Whataboutism. Yes, that is a word, defined as “a reversal of accusation, arguing that an opponent is guilty of an offense just as egregious or worse.” The rhetorical device gained widespread use...
Canada’s clean energy sector set to accelerate amid fossil fuel slowdown
Canada’s energy sector: its future is often seen as foggy and facing inevitable decline. But the fossil fuel energy sector does not equal our entire energy sector. Canada’s clean energy...
Liberal climate platform builds on policy foundation laid in first term
VICTORIA — Dan Woynillowicz, policy director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the Liberal Party of Canada’s platform commitments to fight climate change. In the...