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Jul 19 2017

How can climate policy reduce our vulnerability to forest fires? It’s a complex equation

The B.C. wildfires continue to rage, displacing tens of thousands and bringing the incredible human costs into fresh focus. Forests cover almost 35% of Canada. They are both a tremendous asset and a source of disaster. In the face of climate change, scenes similar to those in Inland B.C. will increase in frequency. How do […]

May 17 2017

The Curious Case of Counterfactuals

by Brendan Frank

Climate and Energy Pollution British Columbia Carbon Pricing Works Carbon tax Wonk Wednesday

We’ve consistently made the case that carbon taxes work. But what does it mean if emissions rise over time, even with a carbon tax in place? It might mean that the price is too low, but it sure doesn’t mean the tax isn’t working. Interestingly, there’s a Canadian case that reflects this exact trend. B.C. […]

Mobility pricing - Metro Vancouver - Congestion Pricing

Jun 8 2016

How should road congestion in Metro Vancouver be priced?

by Jonathan Arnold

Livable Cities British Columbia Congestion Pricing Traffic Wonk Wednesday

If you ever find yourself at a random party in Metro Vancouver and are struggling to make conversation, asking about the region’s traffic woes is a guaranteed ticket for a lively debate. Metro Vancouver has some of the worst traffic in Canada, and is intensifying with the region’s rapid population growth and confined geography. The […]

May 12 2016

British Columbia’s carbon tax is an opportunity for Christy Clark

by Chris Ragan

Climate and Energy British Columbia Carbon Pricing Carbon tax Opinion

The British Columbia government is planning to announce the next phase of its carbon tax some time in June, and it is coming under plenty of pressure. Environmental groups want the carbon tax to keep rising so the province can achieve its aggressive target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Parts of the business community are […]

Apr 7 2016

Choosing Wisely: British Columbia

by Jason Dion

Climate and Energy British Columbia Carbon Pricing Revenue Recycling

B.C.’s carbon tax has been in place since 2008. Initially set at a low price of $10 per tonne, it has since risen to $30. The tax raised $1.21 billion in fiscal year 2013/14. The tax is revenue-neutral, with revenues used to lower corporate and personal income taxes. Yet there have been recent calls from […]

Carbon pricing - carbon tax - British Columbia

Nov 27 2015

The way forward for BC

by Dale Beugin

Climate and Energy British Columbia Carbon Pricing Carbon tax Competitiveness User Fees

British Columbia’s carbon tax has been at the forefront of carbon pricing policy in Canada since 2008. But now that other provinces are catching up, what’s next for BC? The province’s Climate Leadership Team has been working on potential next steps in BC’s climate policy. In the run-up to the Paris meetings, they are close […]

An Open Letter from Economists on Canadian Carbon Pricing

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