Let’s come out of COVID-19 with a new economy
For those who grew up in the ’80s, the three Rs — reduce, reuse and recycle — are seared into our brains. Grocery stores suddenly had bulk bins to reduce wasteful packaging. Arts and crafts...
Tag: Federal Government
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...
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...
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:...
How Canada is subtly shifting its economy for the future
The headlines today are full of stories on the North American Free Trade Agreement, and rightly so. But while NAFTA rules the front pages, other economic policies in Canada are taking shape in the...
Federal policy protects competitiveness, ensures pollution priced across Canada
VICTORIA—Dan Woynillowicz, policy director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the federal government’s release of draft legislative proposals for the federal...
National Zero-Emission Vehicle Strategy an Opportunity for Canada
VANCOUVER — Merran Smith, executive director of Clean Energy Canada, made the following comments in response to the announcement of an advisory group to shape Canada’s national zero-emission...
Federal budget’s clean energy investments welcome
OTTAWA—Clare Demerse, federal policy advisor at Clean Energy Canada, made the following comments in response to the federal budget released Wednesday: “We’re pleased that the new federal budget...
Morneau budget is down payment on clean energy "dream home"
Budgets are a moment where governments show their real priorities: if something matters to them, they spend money to support it. And from mandate letters to Paris climate talks and meetings with...
National Cooperation on Climate can Spark New Innovation and Growth
VANCOUVER — Merran Smith, executive director of Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement on the conclusion of a meeting of federal and provincial environment ministers in Ottawa today:...
Our Comment on Federal Mandate Letters Issued to Cabinet
VANCOUVER—Today Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued ministerial mandate letters to his Cabinet, providing direction on the approach his government will take and issuing clear expectations for each...
Clean Energy Canada Welcomes New Prime Minister and Federal Cabinet
VANCOUVER — Merran Smith, executive director of Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement on the swearing-in of the new prime minister and federal cabinet ministers: “We congratulate...