Environment, green economy left out of Quebec election
The PQ’s Pauline Marois and Pierre Karl Péladeau (Photo: Graham Hughes/CP) It is not unusual to hear and read about Québécois saying they don’t like any of the four options…
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Justin Trudeau: Just another “Con” man?
Justin Trudeau addresses a progressive think tank in Washington, DC (photo: Chip Somodevllla/Getty) Justin Trudeau wants to project a young, fresh face, representing all the good things that Canadians want…
Europe leads the way on building a green economy
The European Union has fast become the global leader on migrating to a green economy, with its Emissions Trading System (cap and trade scheme) in place since 2005. Canada has…
Motorized boats stir up problems for BC’s salmon rivers
by Will Dubitsky and Jean Clark Two distinct pieces of federal legislation govern activities in and on our rivers, lakes and coastal waters: 1) The Canada Shipping Act, concerning the…
Germany shows a thriving green economy is possible
When Prime Minister Harper is challenged on his environmental record, one of his standard replies is that between economic development and sustainable development, he must give priority to the economy.…
Pauline Marois, La Charte des Valeurs explained…in plain English
Quebec Premier Pauline Marois (Francis Vachon/CP) On November 7, the Parti Québécois government at long last introduced a Bill on the La Charte des valeurs (Charter of values) to the…
China’s chaotic leap forward to a green economy
When most people talk of China and its environmental and energy challenges, they tend to paint a very bleak picture. While this view is historically justified, things are changing fast…
New coalition revved up about wake boats on public waterways
Not your grandfather’s lake boat: powerful, modern “wake boats” kick up waves and protest All across Canada, Canadian communities, mostly small, face great difficulties in trying to establish regulations regarding…