Future of the carbon tax

The world’s leading climatologists agree that, unless there is an extremely larger effort to cut emissions, it will be next to impossible to do so sufficiently in the following few years in order to not reach 450ppm and go beyond.
Gretzky doesn’t have to comment

I wish Wayne Gretzky would say something. And we can judge people when they don’t. I am disappointed in Gretzky’s silence. But that’s where I leave it.
About that memo of unity in the face of a common threat

In times of crisis, don’t disrespect the original peoples of this country by bringing up some racist historical figure in a misguided attempt to build unity. One of the strongest things in this country is Indigenous Peoples. We are part of what makes Canada strong.
This just in: Trudeau is going out on a high

United States President Donald Trump has been able to turn most of the world against him, but his unfair tariff war against Canada will also bring some positive changes to Canadian public policy.
Ontario’s election on the Potomac

For a third successive election, the Liberals finished third and, in all three, their leader was defeated. That has never happened before and is an ominous signal. Like the provincial Liberals in all four Western provinces, the Ontario Liberal party may become a perpetually distant also-ran.
What’s next for climate policy after carbon pricing?

Abandoning the consumer carbon price frees up political space to recommit to policies that will address the climate crisis and the critical issues facing Canadians.
Canada must push towards a just peace in Ukraine

America’s stunning display of disengagement underscores the urgent need for Canada and its allies to step up where Washington is pulling back.
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.
Get ready for a clash of nationalisms

My point is, given how the Liberals essentially ‘own’ anti-American-style nationalism, it’ll be difficult for the Conservatives to exploit anti-Trump feeling. Difficult, but not impossible.
Australia and Canada natural allies to bring stability in uncertain times

It’s more important than ever for economic allies to navigate the future together.