Big growth in wind and solar in 2022, but much more needed to hit feds’ climate goals, say renewable energy advocates
The Canadian Renewable Energy Association argues that a growth rate of five gigawatts of new wind and solar energy annually is needed for Canada to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Transition is fair and just, writes Nelson, B.C., reader
Is there a real problem with the Just Transition Bill? As a noun, “transition” is considered to be a process of changing from one state to another: change over time, if you like. In selecting an adjective to describe the character of that transition, consideration should be given to the rationale for that change, the desired outcomes […]
Climate group urges Freeland to adopt ‘low-hanging fruit’ policies in budget’s response to U.S. Inflation Reduction Act
If the government heeds calls in this budget to rein in overall spending, Ottawa will still need to make targeted investments, several former political staffers and economists recently told
Canada’s laws to save endangered species are failing
We need more funding, new ecosystem-based approaches, and greater involvement (and willingness) from all sectors to work together for species protection and recovery.
Committee report and pre-budget jostling reflect ongoing discord over nuclear energy’s role in Canada’s clean energy transition
‘Funding these projects doesn’t make any sense when we have cleaner, safer, and lower cost options,’ says clean air advocate Jack Gibbons of Canada’s support for nuclear energy as part of its path toward net-zero emissions.
Thirsty neighbours: Canada does have strategies, policies, and water-sharing laws in place, writes Pentland
Re: “Should we let the H20 flow,” (The Hill Times, Feb. 21). Kevin Lynch and Paul Deegan contend that “Canada needs a coherent well-thought-out strategy” regarding water-sharing with the U.S., to deal with potential future pressures from that country to divert freshwater southward. Regarding policies and laws, the article has some of the history wrong, […]
We should reflect on how to achieve lasting peace, writes Wakefield, Que., reader
The unnecessary suffering of people at home and abroad is the direct result of injustices perpetrated by the rich and powerful. Upon the release of the latest doomsday clock report, we should reflect upon what it is we need to do to achieve a lasting peace, and avert an end-of-the-world scenario the Union of Concerned Scientists […]
Canada Growth Fund skeptics wary of exemption from typical oversight requirement
The $15-billion fund will be the Liberals’ latest attempt to use public money to entice pension funds and private capital to invest in the government’s priorities.
Should we let the H2O flow?
In the event a future American government comes with the request to ‘share the water, please, we’re neighbours,’ Canada needs a coherent and well-thought-out strategy. Being taken by surprise is not acceptable.
Canada must get serious about clean economy investments in upcoming budget
A new report recommends Canada make new climate investments of $287-billion over the next five years—equivalent to about two per cent of GDP annually.
