Our response to the B.C. Greens’ energy plan
VICTORIA — Mark Zacharias, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the energy-related aspects of the Green Party of British Columbia’s 2024...
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In considering tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, affordability for Canadians must top the agenda
OTTAWA — Joanna Kyriazis, director of public affairs at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the federal government’s launch of consultations on potential trade...
LNG projects should stand on their own two feet, assuming they can
Energy and Natural Resource Minister Jonathan Wilkinson was recently quoted as saying that the federal government is “not interested” in subsidizing future liquefied natural gas (LNG)...
B.C.’s expanded heat pump program meets the moment
VICTORIA — Evan Pivnick, clean energy program manager at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the announcement of B.C.’s expanded heat pump program. “The cost of...
Latest Canadian emissions data shows progress in a growing economy
VICTORIA — Mark Zacharias, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the latest emissions data from Canada’s National Inventory Report: “The latest...
On climate, the federal government should play offence, not defence
It’s time to flip the script on climate action. The federal government has brought to bear an impressive suite of climate measures — for which it has never received enough credit — but rather...
On the carbon tax, Justin Trudeau’s job is indeed to be popular
“My job is not to be popular.” When the Prime Minister uttered those words amid a passionate, seven-minute defence of the carbon price this week, he must have known he had just written his own...
B.C. Budget 2024 reads the room on addressing affordability and building a clean economy
VICTORIA — Mark Zacharias, executive director of Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to B.C.’s 2024 budget: “Budget 2024 is a thoughtful suite of investments and tax...
COP28: Hot air or real climate progress? Yes and yes
Despite seemingly unsurpassable differences, a deal was reached at the eleventh hour (another COP tradition). And not wanting to miss our chance to chime in on the outcome, we’re sharing our top...
Fall Economic Statement response: Canada is realizing the benefits of building a clean economy, but speed is critical to stay ahead
OTTAWA — Mark Zacharias, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the federal government’s Fall Economic Statement: “Over the past couple of years,...
Want to shave $800 off your monthly bills? Ditch fossil fuels
Inflation. Extreme weather. The cost of living and climate change are top of mind for Canadians as they grapple with rising prices amid a summer defined by wildfire smoke and heat waves....
To succeed politically, Poilievre should embrace robust climate measures
In a rush not to be outdone by the pushback of Prairie premiers Scott Moe’s and Danielle Smith on federal climate policies, federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has fashioned his campaign...