Canada can save our wildlife species without sacrificing the economy
Restoration of habitats can offer a new opportunity for Canadian jobs in the renewable resources sector.
Energy security and climate: what do Canadians think?
Globally, Canada is being asked to contribute to strengthening the world’s energy security. Domestically, citizens are concerned about their own energy security. We still must move forward on emission reductions. It will be no easy feat to address both of these imperatives, but policy-makers have no choice.
Canada needs to plan for a steep decline in oil demand, or risk getting left behind
Governments and oil firms need to start planning today for a future in which oil is not an economic driver of Canadian prosperity.
Protecting Mother Earth: this is the time for Canada to shine and follow the lead of Indigenous peoples
Canada needs to follow the lead of Indigenous communities across the world fighting for Mother Earth, writes Senator Michèle Audette.
COP15 is not just a numbers game: it’s inspiration for a generation
COP15 represents a time to renew international goals to protect biodiversity.
A golden opportunity for Canada in hydrogen
Hydrogen can contribute to Canada’s 2050 decarbonization targets, as part of a portfolio of low-carbon energy technologies
‘Montreal will be for nature what Paris was for climate’: Canada can play key role at COP15 in saving over a million species from extinction, says nature activist
Green Party leader Elizabeth May is concerned about how Canada-China tensions will affect the conservation conference, given Canada is the host and China is the president.
Unambitious climate adaptation strategy needs clear goals for disaster mitigation, say climate experts, NDP MP
Ottawa released Canada’s first climate adaptation strategy in November, outlining goals relating to disaster resilience, biodiversity, infrastructure and the economy.
Canada needs more than ambition to protect nature: we need accountability
If Canada is serious about its commitment to biodiversity, it’s time to create transparent national legislation that binds biodiversity targets to a clear timeline and ensures legal accountability from governments.
Canada must not waste the opportunities at COP 15 in Montreal
The upcoming COP 15 Conference in Montreal cannot be a missed opportunity for the Canadian government to keep its promise and establish the Canada Water Agency.
