Bloc Québécois’ boycott of Throne Speech insulting, writes Peterborough reader
Re: “Bloc Québécois MPs will be reading the speech from their offices, absent ‘on principle’ in response to a move they say is ‘disrespectful to a lot of Quebecers,’” (The Hill Times, May 25). What is disrespectful is not attending the King’s reading of the Throne Speech in person. The National Assembly of Quebec is […]
Nuclear power and the engineers behind it are vital to Canada’s clean energy future
Canada is facing a shortage of skilled workers—including in engineering—underscoring the need for greater investments in engineering programs to attract and retain students.
Wildfires, climate change, and will we make it through?
The global economy and Canada’s part in it is worth some focus, for sure. But one has to wonder if climate change in this very pivotal time will be eclipsed by big economy.
So are we getting high-speed trains or not?
Justin Trudeau promised high-speed rail at the end of his mandate. It’s now an opportunity for Mark Carney How much faster can we get this done? What deadlines can be accelerated? What changes can be made to hurry this along? How quickly can we become more like the Europeans the PM so clearly admires?
Carney’s tone a welcome distinction from Trump’s taunts and threats
Political leadership requires civility and collegiality to get things done. That is the promise of Mark Carney, compared to the Dark Ages of Donald in the U.S. Our debates, policies, and laws will be worked out in Parliament, not in court.
Transforming the electricity system should begin with proven technologies
To further the electrical grid renewal and decarbonization there are some ‘low-hanging fruit’ initiatives that would indicate at least an attempt to progress toward a low carbon electrical grid.
How Canada can crush decarbonization goals, create millions of jobs, and rake in a boatload of cash from America in one fell swoop
If Canada got aggressive with agrivoltaics we would have more healthy food for our tables, more income for our farmers, more solar jobs, lower electricity costs, less carbon pollution and the sweet satisfaction of helping our southern neighbours.
House debates don’t match the serious times we’re in
The opposition parties have a duty to hold the government to account, but they should come up with more serious questions to fit the times we are living in. Carney and his cabinet ministers also have an obligation to do better in the House Chamber. They owe it to the people to answer questions and to be as open and transparent as possible. But everyone should quit play-acting for the cameras, and get real.
Amid rapid global growth, renewable energy’s Canadian future remains uncertain
In Canada, the defining feature of renewable energy development has been profound instability. Over the past two decades, activity in the sector has alternated between periods of rapid growth and screeching halts.
Canada’s critical role in solving the energy trilemma
While the growth of renewables is critical (and to be continued), they will largely be layered on top of existing traditional energy sources, rather than replacing them altogether.
