A Plan to Reach Net Zero
Carbon pricing can close half the gap to the 2050 target.
Category: Press Releases
PBO Shows Carbon Pricing is Effective and Affordable
Clean Prosperity Executive Director Michael Bernstein released the following statement on the PBO’s new Carbon Pricing Report.
Throne Speech Offers Cause for Optimism
Clean Prosperity Executive Director Michael Bernstein made the following statement following today’s Speech from the Throne.
New 905 Poll Shows Conservatives Should Embrace Carbon Taxes
Conservative leader Erin O’Toole would have an easier time winning the 905 if he reverses course on carbon taxes.
Maximizing the Impact of Green Stimulus Spending
The federal government is rightly focussed on helping Canadians through the COVID-19 crisis.
As the Carbon Tax and Rebate Rises, Most Canadians Will Be Better Off
Michael Bernstein, executive director of Clean Prosperity, made the following statement regarding the increase of the carbon tax and rebate to $30/ton.
New Poll Shows Conservatives Can’t Win Next Election Without a Climate Plan
Can Conservatives win the next election without a real climate plan? Not likely, according to the results of a new Clean Prosperity/Leger poll.
Statement by Michael Bernstein, Executive Director of Clean Prosperity, on the 2050 Target announced by the Liberal Party
“The Liberal Party of Canada’s announcement that they intend to reach a net-zero emissions economy by 2050 is a big deal. For the first time in Canada, we now have have a climate target from one of the two leading parties that, if met, would ensure we’re doing our part to avoid the worst impacts
A carbon tax means the Transmountain pipeline can go hand-in-hand with strong climate action
The Federal Cabinet announced Tuesday that it has approved the expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline from Alberta to Vancouver that would add 590,000 barrels of daily shipping capacity, a 15 per cent boost to Western Canada’s current 4 million. The project would still need to get local building permits, as well as overcome some
Clean Prosperity Response to PBO Report on Carbon Taxes: A Higher Carbon Tax Means a Higher Rebate
For Immediate Release – Clean Prosperity Response to PBO Report on Carbon Taxes: A Higher Carbon Tax Means a Higher Rebate Today, Canada’s parliamentary budget watchdog said a higher price on carbon will be needed if Canada is to meet its Paris Agreement targets for greenhouse-gas emissions. The report said the price on carbon pollution will need