Two economic “problems” confound our policy-making. They appear distinct, yet offer a very promising relationship.... The post Sustainability: how two “problems” equal one solution first appeared on Views from the…
Sadiq S. Adatia CFA, FSA, FCIA is a bright man. He is currently the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) for BMO Global Asset Management , and he’s responsible for overall investment…
Fortis BC has been advertising an interesting programme. The programme is a rebate that assists their customers in transitioning to a new “dual fuel” heat pump system. The idea is…
When listening to some journalists or some on the political “Right”, you will hear an oft-repeated argument: why do Canadian governments spend so much money on the automobile industry? Andrew…
By the end of 2024, Oslo ensured that all of their taxis were electric. Hamburg adopted the same rule at the beginning of 2025; and it seems like Prague might…
If you are a “small c-” conservative in Canada, the argument against moving more quickly to decarbonize our economy has included many points. If you were to speak to Premier…
If you listen to Alberta’s United Conservative Party (UCP) and the government it runs, you might have heard them talk about the economic need to mine coal on the Eastern…
President Donald Trump seems to want to get rid of the North American Automobile Industry; an industry which was started on both sides of the border. President Trump wants to…
To me the idea that a building can produce more energy than it consumes is a bit mindblowing. It sounds like a crazy idea. When I first heard it, I…
The UK is going to look a lot more like Scandavia by 2030. If you look at the parties in the new Parliament, most of their platforms said the same…
There is no issue of more importance than the environment. If we can’t learn to... The post Scoring Canada environmentally first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
LG is a South Korean technology company that makes amazing things. They’re a manufacturer of appliances, computers, electronics, speakers, mobile products and HVAC (heating and air conditioning) products. For the…
It is easy to see the countries that have pushed towards electrification of their private car fleet. Norway is an easy stand out. By 2025, Norway will only register new…
What I find remarkable about “small c-” Canadian Conservatives is how reluctant, how reticent, they are to acknowledge the economic change that is going on around them. Unlike Brian Mulroney…
Much publicity was generated recently by a court case in Montana (Held v. State of Montana). A nonprofit called Our Children’s Trust, acting on behalf of 16 young Montanans, sued…
There was a time, specifically the late 80s and early 90s, when the land of the rising sun was being touted as the new economic superpower. Since the end of…
I didn’t vote for Danielle Smith and her party, nonetheless I thought congratulations on her victory were in order. Consequently I wrote her the following letter. Dear Premier Smith: Congratulations…
“No contract! No content!” and “Here’s a pitch: Pay us, Bitch!” Thus the Hollywood members of the Writers Guild of America colourfully voice their views during their strike against the…
Humanity’s biggest challenge is sustainability. How does our avaricious species live within the natural constraints of the planet? Certain global trends suggest we may inadvertently be answering that question. Superficially…
Below is an open letter that appeared as an ad in the National Post and The Hill Times. The letter recognizes that our “major trading partners have already moved aggressively…
