Will the Conservative climate plan embrace electric cars?
Electric cars will take over roads in Canada and around the world. This is not simply the opinion of environmentalists—but a reality echoed by most analysts and automakers. It’s why...
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B.C.’s Secret Weapon to Combat Climate Change? Electrify Everything.
TORONTO — Merran Smith, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, spoke at the announcement and made the following statement in response to the federal government announcement of an $83 million...
Federal zero-emission vehicle incentive will help Canadians cut fuel costs and pollution
VICTORIA — Dan Woynillowicz, policy director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to Transport Minister Marc Garneau’s announcement regarding the federal...
As Canada feels climate change, Premier Ford’s grandstanding is reckless
VICTORIA — Merran Smith, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to Ontario’s constitutional challenge against Ottawa’s federal price on carbon...
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’s introduction of new legislation that will...
How Canada is both leading and falling behind on electric buses
Buses. They’re the veins of our cities, transporting billions of people around their daily lives. Whether it’s a morning commute, a lift home from school, or a trip to the hockey game, buses...
Will Canada miss the (electric) bus?
VANCOUVER — Canada has an electric bus problem. Electric buses are making a real—and rapidly growing—dent in emissions: as reported earlier this week, electric buses will displace...
Budget supports Canadians’ efforts to cut carbon pollution and energy bills
VICTORIA — Dan Woynillowicz, policy director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the federal government’s 2019 budget: “Today’s budget hits the mark with...
POLL: Canadians see electric vehicles becoming mainstream, soon
Environmental, fuel cost advantages widely perceived Canadians believe the future of the consumer vehicle market will be defined by electric vehicles, and they hope it happens pretty quickly,...
How do you know when a carbon price works?
For months now, Canadians have been treated to two starkly different carbon tax stories. In one version, it’s a fair, highly effective and essential policy to combat climate change—endorsed by...
B.C. budget delivers dollars for CleanBC
VICTORIA — Dan Woynillowicz, policy director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the B.C. government’s 2019 budget: “The true test of any budget is whether a...
How infrastructure could build Canada’s clean economy
Over the next decade, $180 billion is earmarked for roads, bridges and other public projects. It’s a massive opportunity to cut emissions. There’s an opportunity to fight climate change...