Courses & Events

Online course: Municipal market-based tools for sustainable development

Sign up now for this new and unique Ecofiscal course, designed for municipal employees. Launching Fall 2018!

Photo of Calgary cityscape feature image for Energy Future: Alberta’s carbon tax—It’s impact on the economy and the need for policy certainty event

Alberta’s carbon tax—Its impact on the economy and the need for policy certainty

April 19, 2017

Join Ecofiscal in Calgary in partnership with the Calgary Chamber of Commerce for a panel discussion on Alberta’s hotly debated carbon tax. There are still a lot of important questions. How will the carbon levy affect the economy? How will carbon pricing transform our industries, especially the energy sector? Join us as we try to shine some light on an inherently complicated issue.

Designing Economic Instruments for the Environment: 2 Day PD Course

March 16-17, 2017

Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission, with support from The Ivey Foundation, is delivering a 2-day professional development course in Toronto. This hands-on course has been developed in conjunction with academic experts, current practitioners and adult learning professionals and focuses on the practical elements of economic instrument design.

Carbon Pricing From the Left

March 9, 2017

In our second online panel discussion in a series of how carbon pricing differs on the right and left sides of the political spectrum, we explore progressives’ perspective on what a real-world carbon pricing policy package should look like.

Carbon Pricing From the Right

March 8, 2017

In this online panel discussion, we unpack the essential elements of a small-c conservative approach to carbon pricing.

Designing Economic Instruments for the Environment: 2 Day PD Course

Designing Economic Instruments for the Environment: 2 Day PD Course

February 16-17, 2017

Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission, with support from The Ivey Foundation, is delivering a 2-day professional development course. This hands-on course has been developed in conjunction with academic experts, current practitioners and adult learning professionals and focuses on the practical elements of economic instrument design.

Carbon Pricing North of America

November 30, 2016

What does the recent U.S. election mean for Canada’s carbon pricing policies? Can Canada act while the United States doesn’t? We discuss the importance of protecting Canada’s business competitiveness and on how this can be achieved with “smart” carbon pricing. Join us for a panel discussion with Canadian experts as we dig into the details.