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Nova Scotia Carbon Pricing and Carbon Competitiveness
Nov 24 2015

Carbon pricing would help position Nova Scotia to thrive in a low-carbon world

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Climate and Energy

So far Nova Scotia hasn’t played a prominent role in Canadian climate change discussions. With a population of less than one million, and relatively modest industrial activity, provincial emissions represent roughly 3% of the Canadian total. Indeed, few outside the ocean-front province are aware that Nova Scotia is one of the only provinces expected to […]

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Nov 23 2015

Statement: Road Back from Paris is Critical for Canadian Carbon Pricing Policies

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Climate and Energy

Today, Monday November 23, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with First Ministers to discuss Canada’s climate change strategy one week before the Paris Climate Summit. This meeting comes one day after the unveiling of Alberta’s climate strategy, which includes an economy-wide carbon price of $30/tonne by 2018. Statement from Chris Ragan: Alberta’s Carbon Price Step […]

competitiveness effects from provincial carbon pricing
Nov 20 2015

Carbon pricing can balance emissions reduction and competitiveness

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Climate and Energy

In the run-up to the Paris climate meetings, several Canadian provinces are developing or improving their carbon pricing policies. They should be applauded for using market-based approaches to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. But businesses are nonetheless worried about how they will be affected, and this is too important an issue for governments to sweep under […]

Carbon pricing in Alberta - carbon competitiveness
Nov 20 2015

Smart Carbon Policy for Alberta: reducing emissions AND addressing competitiveness

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Climate and Energy

Alberta is about to release details of its new climate action strategy. Given the nature of Alberta’s economy, getting these details right is critical. In particular, the question of carbon competitiveness matters for Alberta more than any other province. But here’s the thing: policy can be designed to reduce emissions in Alberta and address competitiveness […]

Provincial Carbon Pricing and Competitiveness Pressures - Ecofiscal Commission - carbon competitiveness
Nov 18 2015

Getting the Facts on Carbon Pricing and Business Competitiveness

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Climate and Energy

By Chris Ragan, Chair, Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission The Ecofiscal Commission’s first carbon pricing report, The Way Forward, made the case that provincial carbon pricing leadership is both a practical and effective way to make urgent climate policy strides. But different carbon prices raise valid concerns about business competitiveness. Today we’re releasing new research to shed […]

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Sep 30 2015

Should we take a closer look at biofuels subsidies?

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Climate and Energy

The fall harvest is upon us. Crisp air, pumpkin spice lattes, and flannel shirts are in full swing. But as the final crops are harvested before the winter frost, it’s an ideal time to reflect on an industry that consumes a significant portion of Canada’s corn, wheat, and soybeans—conventional biofuels. Conventional biofuel production—which includes ethanol […]

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