How to misrepresent good climate policy
If facts are the colourful pools of paint on an artist’s palette, then perhaps the truth is the whole painting. Paint, in other words, does not make art without the artist. And a single fact does...
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Transit is a climate solution—electric transit, even more so
VICTORIA — Merran Smith, executive director of Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to new public transit funding from the federal and B.C. governments that includes money...
How energy efficiency can upgrade Canada for the future
They may not make many headlines, but policies that help Canadians and businesses waste less energy are a win-win. Families want lower utility bills. Businesses want to cut costs and improve...
Ontario court validates federal authority to implement effective and fair national climate policy
VICTORIA — Dan Woynillowicz, policy director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision supporting the constitutionality of...
Canada joins California over Trump in standing up for better, cleaner cars
VICTORIA — Dan Woynillowicz, policy director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the federal government’s announcement that it will collaborate with...
Conservatives fail to deliver ‘a real plan’ on climate
VICTORIA — Dan Woynillowicz, policy director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the Conservative Party of Canada’s climate plan, unveiled today. Clean Energy...
Anybody can have a climate plan, but what makes for an effective one?
As the final sitting of this parliament draws to a close, the issue of climate change—now declared a climate emergency—has been getting a lot of attention. And with good reason. We needn’t even...
Recognizing the climate emergency draws a new line in the sand
VICTORIA — Dan Woynillowicz, policy director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to Canadian parliament voting to declare a climate emergency. “We needn’t even...
The Canadian government is making smart investments in electric vehicles
Last month, energy ministers and corporate leaders from around the world descended on Vancouver for the 10th Clean Energy Ministerial to discuss all things clean energy. But electric...
On fuel-efficient cars, where do Canada’s federal parties stand?
When it comes to regulations, there are few things that automakers have wanted more than certainty and harmonization across borders. Flash back to 2012, when Prime Minister Harper’s government...
NDP helps set the stage for a battle of climate plans
VANCOUVER — Merran Smith, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the federal NDP’s newly unveiled climate plan. Clean Energy Canada will be...
New law makes it easier for British Columbians to buy electric cars
VICTORIA—Dan Woynillowicz, policy director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statements in response to the B.C. government passing a new law that will require automakers to...