Will we beat the clock to achieve our zero-emission vehicle adoption goals?
All of us are in uncharted territory, but the known obstacles represent some real challenges to hitting the zero-emission vehicle targets.
The true cost of gas-powered medium- and heavy-duty vehicles
Diesel-powered MHDVs are a disproportionately large contributor to traffic-related air pollution, which contributes to 1,200 premature deaths annually.
EV sales regulation sets Canadians up for failure
Instead of regulating what vehicles Canadians buy, time and resources would be better spent regulating the availability and reliability of Canada’s charging network.
Charging, range anxiety, and price still barriers to mass EV adoption—but there are potential solutions
The things holding back a lot of people from taking the EV plunge are a mix of real problems and lingering myths.
Expanded electric capacity to handle EVs must be taken seriously, say experts
Annual increases in electricity demand from expanded use of EVs could require the equivalent of 10 new mega hydro dams or 13 large natural gas plants, according a recent Fraser Institute study.
Canada’s system of supply management: an innovative, modern solution
A recent survey by Abacus Data confirmed 97 per cent of Canadians feel it’s important that Canada has strong domestic food supply chains. For eggs, this simply would not be possible without supply management.
Economic value of agriculture industry often overlooked by feds, argue sector advocates
Farmers looking ahead to this year’s growing season have concerns including a light winter resulting in reduced moisture levels, and the burden of Canada’s carbon price on farm operations, according to the president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture.
Climate change will affect your grocery prices
Research shows that the prices of fruits and vegetables in Canada have been affected by extreme weather shocks in regions that supply these produce.
Agriculture can do more than just put food on our plate
As we look at the challenges ahead, we need to take urgent action that will benefit our environment, our economy and our society. This is our moonshot opportunity—will we let it pass us by?
Housing crisis hitting migrant agricultural workers in Canada
In jam-packed bunkhouses, some workers lacked secure storage for their belongings or even a free chair to sit and eat their meals. Several individuals reported sharing a bedroom with six to eight other workers.
