A little known federal plan to adopt a clean fuel standard could cut Canada’s emissions by as much as Ontario’s coal phase-out (North America’s single largest emissions reduction initiative) — if done right. The clean fuel standard, announced last November, will require fuel suppliers to decrease the carbon footprint of the
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Canada Can Make Huge Climate Gains by Cleaning Up Transportation Sector: Experts
Two weeks before the premiers met in Ottawa to finalize the pan-Canadian framework on clean growth and climate change, the federal government unveiled plans for a national clean fuel standard. If adopted, the measure could drive down greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the transportation sector, Canada’s second biggest contributor to
Continue readingHas Clean Energy’s Time Finally Come in Canada?
Federal and provincial climate policies unveiled over the last year are paving the way for Canada to massively increase the amount of energy the country gets from renewable sources, according to a new analysis released today by Clean Energy Canada.
Continue readingHas Clean Energy’s Time Finally Come in Canada?
Federal and provincial climate policies unveiled over the last year are paving the way for Canada to massively increase the amount of energy the country gets from renewable sources, according to a new analysis released today by Clean Energy Canada.
Continue readingThe Maritimes: Canada’s Secret Trailblazer in Wind Energy
You probably wouldn’t guess it, but Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia are unsung heroes in Canadian wind energy — producing more than 10 per cent of their electricity needs from wind, more than any other provinces.
“Some electricity utility com…
Regulations, Not Carbon Pricing, Are Key to Reducing Emissions, Expert Says
Environment Minister Catherine McKenna earlier this month said the federal government does not have a preferred carbon pricing system. Whether the provinces and territories go with cap and trade or a carbon tax, McKenna simply wants to see Canada produ…
Continue readingIndigenous Leaders Cry Foul About Lack of Input Into National Climate Plan
Many Indigenous leaders are expressing disappointment that only the leaders of the national organizations representing Inuit, Métis and First Nations were allowed to fully participate in the climate strategy meeting with the prime minister and premier…
Continue readingIndigenous Leaders Cry Foul About Lack of Input Into National Climate Plan
Many Indigenous leaders have expressed disappointment that only the leaders of the national organizations representing Inuit, Métis and First Nations were allowed to fully participate in the talks at a climate strategy meeting with the prime minister …
Continue readingVancouver Declaration Moves Canada Closer To A National Climate Plan
“Canada stands at the threshold of building our clean growth economy,” the opening line of Canada’s new declaration on clean growth and climate change states. The declaration was endorsed by the prime minister and premiers in Vancouver Thursday….
Continue readingVancouver Declaration Moves Canada Closer To A National Climate Plan
“Canada stands at the threshold of building our clean growth economy,” the opening line of Canada’s new declaration on clean growth and climate change states. The declaration was endorsed by the prime minister and premiers in Vancouver Thursday….
Continue readingQuebec’s Energy East Injunction A Matter Of Law, Not Opposition, Environment Minister Says
Quebec Environment Minister David Heurtel announced Tuesday the province is filing a legal injunction against TransCanada’s proposed Energy East oil pipeline with Quebec’s Superior Court.
“Today’s motion is very simple and very clear. It signifi…
Quebec’s Energy East Injunction A Matter Of Law, Not Opposition, Environment Minister Says
Quebec Environment Minister David Heurtel announced Tuesday the province is filing a legal injunction against TransCanada’s proposed Energy East oil pipeline with Quebec’s Superior Court.
“Today’s motion is very simple and very clear. It signifi…
2015 Policy Uncertainty Created A Weak Year For Clean Energy Investments in Canada: Report
Clean energy investment surged to $497 billion worldwide in 2015 while in Canada investment in renewables experienced a massive 46 per cent plunge to around $5.4 billion, according to a new report released Monday by Clean Energy Canada.
Global inve…
2015 Policy Uncertainty Created A Weak Year For Clean Energy Investments in Canada: Report
Clean energy investment surged to $497 billion worldwide in 2015 while in Canada investment in renewables experienced a massive 46 per cent plunge to around $5.4 billion, according to a new report released Monday by Clean Energy Canada.
Global inve…
Trudeau’s National Climate Meeting Seen as Opportunity to Advance Clean Energy Economy
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed Wednesday the federal government will meet with Indigenous leaders and premiers in Vancouver in early March in the hopes of laying out the framework for a national climate strategy.
“I look forward to work…
Trudeau’s National Climate Meeting Seen as Opportunity to Advance Clean Energy Economy
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed Wednesday the federal government will meet with Indigenous leaders and Premiers in Vancouver early March in the hopes of laying out the framework for a national climate strategy.
“I look forward to working…
National Climate Framework At Centre of Federal-Provincial Meeting in Vancouver, March 3rd
After languishing in the darkness for ten years, a national climate policy in Canada could take shape during an anticipated first ministers meeting in Vancouver next month. The meeting fulfills a Liberal election promise “to establish a pan-Canadian …
Continue readingNational Climate Framework At Centre of Federal-Provincial Meeting in Vancouver, March 3rd
After languishing in the darkness for ten years, a national climate policy in Canada could take shape during an anticipated first ministers meeting in Vancouver next month. The meeting fulfills a Liberal election promise “to establish a pan-Canadian …
Continue readingFeds Announce Upstream Emissions Will be ‘Factor’ In Pipeline Decisions
The federal government announced on Wednesday the upstream greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with pipeline projects will be taken into consideration when federal cabinet makes its decisions on pipeline projects.
“We are considering direct an…
Calgary Mayor Nenshi, Premier Wall Blast Montreal’s Energy East Opposition
Several prominent western Canadian politicians came out firing at Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre’s announcement yesterday that Montreal-area municipalities will oppose TransCanada’s Energy East oil pipeline project. The outraged western leaders were …
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