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Dec 15 2016

A significant step forward for Canadian climate policy

Climate policy is difficult. Effective negotiations between various governments might be even harder. So, kudos to Canada’s First Ministers for making real progress on a seriously difficult issue. As of last Friday, we formally have a pan-Canadian framework on climate policy. Even better, the plan actually comes pretty close to matching the ambition of our […]

Nov 23 2016

Refrigerators and spray cans: HFC policies are a perfect complement to carbon pricing

by Jonathan Arnold

Climate and Energy Pollution Carbon Coordination Carbon Pricing Climate Change Complementary Policies Wonk Wednesday

Part three of our blog series on complementary climate policies explores the recent global agreement to curb the use of hydrofluorocarbons—a potent greenhouse gas used in refrigerators, air conditioners, and spray cans. Specifically, we look at how a targeted policy that reduces HFCs under the global agreement is a complement to carbon pricing here in […]

Nov 8 2016

Fishing for complements

by Dale Beugin

Climate and Energy Carbon Coordination Carbon Pricing Complementary Policies

Carbon pricing isn’t the only tool in the climate policy tool kit. Yet not all policies that reduce GHG emissions do so cost-effectively. Which other GHG policies might make economic sense? Can they make sense in addition to carbon pricing? Or even instead of carbon pricing? Let’s play “complement or substitute,” climate policy edition Our […]

Jul 27 2016

TLDR: Comparing Stringency of Carbon Pricing Policies

by Dale Beugin

Climate and Energy Cap-and-trade Carbon Coordination Carbon Pricing Carbon tax Provincial Policy TLDR Report Facts and Summaries Wonk Wednesday

We have a new report out this week on comparing the stringency of provincial carbon pricing policies. In case you don’t have time to read it all, this blog provides quick overview of the essentials. Be sure to check out the full report for (much) more detail. Comparing stringency is important… but trickier than it […]

Mar 9 2016

Climate policy interactions: As usual, details matter

by Vincent Thivierge

Climate and Energy Carbon Coordination Carbon Pricing Wonk Wednesday

It is now become increasingly clear that the federal government wishes to see a carbon price in all parts of the country. While specific details will remain unclear in the near future, in the next 6 months working groups will study carbon pricing and other climate policies that will shape a pan-Canadian climate plan. As […]

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Mar 2 2016

Common threads: Linking carbon pricing policies

by Jonathan Arnold

Climate and Energy Carbon Coordination Carbon Pricing Wonk Wednesday

Last week marked a significant milestone for carbon pricing in Canada: the Ontario government released final details of its cap and trade program. In 2017, Ontario’s system—responsible for nearly one-quarter of Canadian emissions—will operate on its own. But in 2018, it will link with Quebec and California’s cap-and-trade system, creating a common market. As part […]

An Open Letter from Economists on Canadian Carbon Pricing

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