Increased electrification, tighter building codes could be needed if consumer carbon tax scrapped, say experts
The clock is loudly ticking on a likely federal election in the spring, leaving the future of Ottawa’s carbon pricing regime unclear.
Farewell, consumer carbon tax
Canada needs predictability on environment and economic policies to create a competitive advantage over the chaos being generated by the U.S. administration. That should begin by specifying what will replace the consumer carbon tax and how all the many aspects of climate policy will work synergistically to protect the environment and strengthen the Canadian economy.
Time for Canada to strengthen its digital sovereignty
Canada must address our excessive dependence on the U.S. for critical national communication infrastructure.
Next federal government should finally privatize Canada Post
Its monopoly status prohibits potential service providers from entering the letter-delivery market, depriving Canadians of choice, and reducing the incentive for Canada Post to improve its service.
Energy
Hydrogen sector development: are we really on the right track?
Canada is considered one of the world’s leading countries in the production and use of renewable energy sources, but progress is insufficient for an accelerated transition.
Bolstering domestic manufacturing can make us resilient to tariffs, and help meet our sustainability goals
To sustain vibrant communities in the face of unprecedented global risk, policymakers must incentivize domestic production, and clean energy independence.
Diversifying carbon capture tech will help keep Canada competitive
Expanding the range of carbon capture, utilization, and storage technology options available will increase adoption and reduce the cost of this essential tool.
Renewable energy is declining in Canada
Canada now has missed a decade of opportunity to build significant new renewable capacity, leaving us behind our peers and out of step with the world.
Forget the tariff war, it’s time to build self-reliance for Canada’s energy future
We can build a stronger Canada by focusing on the development of renewable energy technologies and infrastructure here at home.
