Trudeau Liberals need to look to hydrogen as part of the zero-emissions solutions for transit
On Feb. 10, the federal government announced the largest investment in public transit in Canadian history—including, most importantly, the permanent, stable funding required to build these large-scale infrastructure projects. Industry worked closely, under the leadership of Infrastructure and Communities Minister Catherine McKenna, to realize this opportunity. It is a game-changer, and through implementation, will be […]
B.C. Ferries’ plan to decarbonize fleet should be a model for the rest of Canada
B.C. Ferries recently announced a proposal to electrify one-third of its fleet over a seven-year period. The ambitious plan, which calls for the construction of seven new ferries and the conversion of six others, is a direct response to Premier John Horgan’s campaign promise to “launch a long-term BC shipbuilding strategy to create good jobs […]
How the Conservatives can win the next election
It’s not easy being the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. Just ask Erin O’Toole. In August 2020, when he became party leader, his prospects for winning the next election seemed bright. All he had to do was hold the support of those who had voted Conservative in 2019 and add a few more […]
‘High-stakes global pursuit’: Canada has multiple lanes to get to net zero by 2050, says report
Canada isn’t alone in staring down the daunting task of drastically slashing emissions to hit carbon neutrality by 2050, but it has numerous competitive advantages that help put the target within reach. That’s one of the big takeaways from an exhaustive study released Monday by the Canadian Institute for Climate Choices, a federally funded think-tank, […]
Will Biden’s focus on environmental justice spur change in Canada?
In 1967, Northern Pulp started discharging wastewater in Boat Harbour, N.S. After a ruptured pipe spilled untreated effluent into a wetland in 2014, the Pictou Landing First Nation set up a road blockade, but it would be another six years before the province closed the mill in 2020. It’s one example of “environmental racism” documented […]
With COP26 looming, world can’t afford to stall progress on climate action
Three years ago, I was on the banks of the St. Lawrence, watching Cirque du Soleil perform for G7 leaders. It was a summit to remember for all sorts of reasons. Fast forward to 2021, and it’s our turn. The U.K. will be hosting the summit in June on the beautiful Cornish coast at Carbis […]
2021 holds promise, despite challenging start
This year—marking the 45th anniversary of the European Union diplomatic mission in Canada—will be a defining time in transatlantic relations. Canada and the European Union weathered the first year of the pandemic together. We joined forces to keep vital supply chains open, support the World Health Organization (WHO) and lead international efforts to develop COVID-19 […]
Carr’s cabinet post praised by Prairie stakeholders, but experts and MP wary of road ahead
After recovering from a blood cancer diagnosis that forced him out of cabinet after the 2019 election, Jim Carr is back in the new post as the special representative to the Prairies. The title is old—Mr. Carr has held it since the election—but the spot in cabinet is new. Prior to re-joining cabinet, Mr. Carr was […]
How Erin O’Toole can resolve his climate dilemma
When the Liberals announced their ambitious new climate plan last month, which includes raising the carbon price through 2030, they upped the ante on what credible climate policy should look like. With a federal election looming on the horizon, it’s now up to Erin O’Toole and the Conservative Party to propose a serious climate plan […]
Former innovation minister Bains was most-lobbied minister in 2020
As COVID-19 changed the course of history and the government’s agenda, former innovation minister Navdeep Bains emerged as the most-lobbied minister in 2020, taking the top spot from Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau, who was the most sought-after minister in 2019, according to a Hill Times analysis of all monthly communication reports filed with the lobbying […]
