Conservatives face tougher political terrain in push to convince voters party can deliver on climate action, say experts
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole is facing headwinds battling public perception that his party isn’t serious about reining in emissions, a challenge, some experts say, that is unlikely to be easily overcome as he finds himself in a much different political environment. The Liberals are in a stronger position to question the credibility of the Conservatives’ […]
In majority ruling, top court rules feds’ carbon-pricing scheme constitutional
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled in a 6-3 majority decision that the feds’ national carbon price is on solid constitutional footing, settling the legal debate that has consumed discussions on climate policy. Chief Justice Richard Wagner found in his decision written for the majority that the government’s effort to set minimum national standards […]
O’Toole’s attempt to entice Canada’s soccer moms into the Conservative fold skewered by his own hard-liners
OTTAWA—Seldom is a political situation encapsulated so completely in a single moment as in the climate change gaffe at the Conservative policy convention. First, note how party leader Erin O’Toole contorted his request that Conservatives take a more reasonable stance on global warming as something that had to be done to keep Conservative candidates in […]
Feds have opportunity to finally address environmental racism
Bill C-230 is Canada’s chance to take a monumental first step in understanding and addressing environmental racism. The private member’s bill brought by Liberal MP Lenore Zann, entitled “an act respecting the development of a national strategy to redress environmental racism,” is expected to go into second reading on March 23. If passed, the bill […]
Canada needs to take a real hard look at its foreign policy, and reset it
From rejoining the Paris Climate Accord to rapprochement with Iran and China, the Biden administration appears to be actively resetting the U.S. government’s foreign policy agenda around the globe. The strategy, in large part, is aimed to undo the deleterious effects of Donald Trump’s unfettered foreign policy adventurism. This is especially evident in Biden’s approach […]
Small modular reactors critical to Canada’s long-term economic growth
There is no doubt that Canada’s economy has long been dominated by the natural resources sector. As Canada continues to develop and adapt to future challenges, including those posed by climate change, transforming its energy mix through innovative and advanced technologies will be integral to its economic growth. Just recently, the government reiterated its commitment […]
Canada needs a major housing investment to ensure health, climate, job security
This month marks a sombre first anniversary for Canada. On March 16, 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the decision to close our borders. If you need to come home, said Trudeau, do it now. Stay safe, we were told, stay healthy. Stay home. Home. Shelter in place. These are loaded words in a pandemic. […]
The path to food security in Canada
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic brought up concerns about food insecurity for many Canadians: according to a March 2020 poll conducted by Abacus Data, two-thirds of Canadians worried that COVID-19 would impact the price and availability of food and household goods. As vaccines are approved and rolled out, we can hope that the pandemic’s […]
Taloyoak working to create Aviqtuuq Inuit protected and conserved area
TALOYOAK, NUNAVUT—Taloyoak is the most northerly community on the mainland in Canada, and the friendliest in Nunavut. From here on the southwestern coast of Aviqtuuq, there are only islands, so all wildlife has to pass through Taloyoak, by water or land, during their migration. Despite this abundant wildlife, we face food insecurity because store food […]
UN food summit an opportunity for Canadian agricultural leadership at home and abroad
In approximately six months, world leaders will meet at the United Nations Food Systems Summit. Whether the summit takes place on Zoom, or in person in New York, our representatives will share Canadian insights, help write policy, and set goals for the world’s food systems. As Canada crafts its position, what should we consider? What […]
