Alberta climate plan sets sights on low-carbon growth
Net zero commitment signals province is open for low-carbon business
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Budget takes big steps on climate action though more is needed
The announcement today that a majority of Canadian provinces have proposed industrial carbon pricing systems that meet federal standards could be good news for Canadian industry, the Canadian economy, and our climate targets.
New data shows what Canada can do to compete for low-carbon investment
Canada must take urgent action to close the incentive gaps for low-carbon technology investment.
Approval of provincial carbon pricing could be good news for Canadian industry
The announcement today that a majority of Canadian provinces have proposed industrial carbon pricing systems that meet federal standards could be good news for Canadian industry, the Canadian economy, and our climate targets.
Fall Economic Statement drives low-carbon economic growth by reducing industry risk
Clean Prosperity welcomes measures announced today in the federal governments 2022 Fall Economic Statement (FES) that will help grow Canada’s low-carbon economy.
Here’s how to kick Canada’s low-carbon transition into high gear
The transition to a low-carbon economy presents an historic opportunity for Canada to generate lasting economic growth and good jobs for Canadians across this country. But too many firms are reluctant to make the big investments in decarbonization that are needed to drive that transition. What’s stopping them? A new report released today by Clean
Alberta carbon pricing system needs an important fix
Without tightening Alberta’s industrial carbon pricing system, the province could miss opportunities to benefit from growth in jobs and investment in the emerging low-carbon economy — and Canada could miss its emission-reduction targets.
New poll shows voters still expect a credible climate plan
A new poll conducted by Leger and Clean Prosperity found that even though cost of living pressures are a top concern for Canadians, voters still expect political parties to deliver credible climate plans. That includes Conservative voters, and voters who are open to voting for the Conservative Party of Canada.
New carbon tax rebate payments keep climate action affordable for Canadians
Next week, Canadian households will begin receiving carbon tax rebate payments directly from the federal government for the first time.
Commissioner’s report finds important gaps in federal climate plan
Environment Commissioner's report on carbon pricing system identifies important areas for improvement in Canada’s cornerstone climate policy.
Charest Climate Plan Sets Ambitious Bar in Conservative Leadership Race
Conservative Party of Canada leadership candidate Jean Charest today released a climate plan with a wide-ranging set of policy ideas. It’s a serious plan to reduce Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions that rightly acknowledges the cost-of-living pressures faced by Canadians.
Budget a Major Step Forward for Canadian Climate Action
The 2022 Federal Budget tabled today offers some significant new policies and investments to help achieve the government’s climate targets, as laid out in the new Emissions Reduction Plan. “If the Emissions Reduction Plan was the blueprint,“ said Clean Prosperity Executive Director Michael Bernstein, “then this budget lays down the first few floors of the