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Nov 25 2014

Mike Harcourt “Sustainability Fanatic” says Cities are Where the Rubber hits the Road

When it comes to facing the twin pressures of economic health and environmental sustainability, our cities are where the rubber hits the road. Few people know this better than Mike Harcourt, self-described “sustainability fanatic” and the former Mayor of Vancouver and Premier of British Columbia. As Mike notes, the majority of Canadians live in cities […]

Nov 23 2014

Pricing pollution is the right solution

by Chris Ragan

Climate and Energy Pollution Technology and Innovation Carbon Pricing Clean-tech Opinion Polluter Pay Revenue Recycling Waste

This oped by Annette Verschuren and Chris Ragan originally appeared in the Chronicle Herald on November 21, 2014. Politics, religion, and taxes rarely inspire polite and measured conversation around the dinner table. Yet following the release of Laurel Broten’s fiscal review, taxes are the hot topic in many Nova Scotia kitchens. With 42 overall recommendations, […]

Nov 20 2014

Charest and Ragan: ‘Ecofiscal’ policies adjust market forces for the sake of the environment

by Chris Ragan

Climate and Energy Pollution Carbon Pricing Opinion Polluter Pay

This oped by Jean Charest and Chris Ragan originally appeared in the Montreal Gazette on November 10, 2014 Almost exactly a year ago, the governments of Quebec and California announced an unprecedented North American partnership to link their carbon markets, as part of the Western Climate Initiative. Since then, we have seen momentum build behind […]

Nov 18 2014

Preston Manning: A project for all Canadians

by Chris Ragan

Pollution Technology and Innovation Carbon Pricing Videos Waste

When I first started talking to people about the launch of Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission, someone asked me a tough question: Who is the villain in this story? It took me off-guard at first. But then I realized, the answer isn’t a “who,” it’s a “what.” And that “what” is a mindset. It’s a belief that […]

Nov 14 2014

Mintz and Williams: Continuing Canada’s Tradition of Smart Fiscal Policy

by Guest Blogger

Climate and Energy Pollution Inaugural Report Opinion

This oped by Jack Mintz and Steven Williams originally appeared in the Calgary Herald on November 4, 2014 As the world becomes increasingly open to policies addressing economic growth, innovation and environmental quality, increased attention has been paid to what might be called “ecofiscal” policies: levies used to reduce environmental degradation. Canada has good reason […]

Nov 12 2014

The Next Great Policy Opportunity of Our Generation

by Chris Ragan

Climate and Energy Pollution Inaugural Report Speeches

On Tuesday, November 4th, Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission held its launch at the Design Exchange, on the old trading floor, in downtown Toronto. Below is Chris Ragan’s inaugural speech. You can watch the full event, including remarks from Jean Charest, Preston Manning, Michael Harcourt and Jack Mintz here. My name is Chris Ragan, and I am […]

An Open Letter from Economists on Canadian Carbon Pricing

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