Feds’ sustainable jobs plan a good start, but too soft on emissions reductions, say environmental experts
The federal government released its interim Sustainable Jobs Plan on Feb. 17, which will guide efforts to help transition workers away from the fossil-fuel industry and toward clean energy.
Energy transitions: away from diesel, or towards sovereignty?
Indigenous off-grid communities in Canada are exploring their own solutions to move towards cleaner energy generation that are aligned with their worldviews and sovereignty objectives.
Canada’s oil and gas industry faces an existential crisis and a weak emissions cap won’t save it
Ottawa’s job is to ensure that the inevitable transition is as smooth as possible by sending a clear signal to the industry to clean up its pollution.
Indigenous ‘priorities’ and the threat of investor-state arbitration
TC Energy’s pursuit of investor-state arbitration over U.S. President Joe Biden’s cancellation of Keystone XL serves as a dull warning to Mexico.
Canada needs to own its role as an energy supplier on the global stage
With the energy disaster in Europe, our potential energy customers see confusion from this government.
Achieving a just transition for northern and remote communities
Canada’s Arctic has the potential to be just as developed as its circumpolar neighbours, but Ottawa needs to understand how best to help with the transition.
Renewable energy and economic reconciliation: Indigenous people as key stakeholders
Decarbonization of the Canadian economy will present countless opportunities that will need to address the specific contexts of the Indigenous communities involved.
Electric mobility: a more inclusive approach is needed for lower income households
Purchasing electric vehicles is still unattainable to many Canadians — or even viewed as a luxury product.
Overcoming the challenges of the hydrogen sector
Canada has many challenges to overcome, most notably issues surrounding investment, remaining competitive and developing a pan-Canadian strategy for hydrogen production.
Taking action on affordable and sustainable transportation
The Liberal government is investing in infrastructure, and in Canadians, to deliver on a commitment of every new passenger vehicle in Canada being zero-emissions by 2035.
