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Nov 11 2016

Are policies that support Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) worth it?

This blog is the second in a series on the role of non-pricing climate policies. Can other policies substitute (i.e., be an alternative) for carbon pricing? Can they complement (i.e., work in addition) carbon pricing? In this blog, I consider policies that provide financial support for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), using Saskatchewan and its […]

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 […]

Oct 26 2016

Carbon Pricing and Innovation

by Dale Beugin

Climate and Energy Technology and Innovation Carbon Pricing Carbon tax Complementary Policies Wonk Wednesday

“Innovation” is buzzy these days, with lots of smart people thinking and writing about the role of policy in driving innovation to improve productivity and economic growth. And yes, innovation is great. It lets us use inputs—like capital, labour, and resources—more efficiently. It’s especially important in our efforts to reduce GHG emissions: innovation around new […]

Oct 24 2016

Assessing our emerging pan-Canadian climate policy

by Chris Ragan and Guest Blogger

Climate and Energy Cap-and-trade Carbon Pricing Carbon tax Climate Change Ecofiscal Commissioners Essay Opinion

by Commissioners Paul Boothe, Mel Cappe, Don Drummond, Glen Hodgson, Richard Lipsey, Nancy Olewiler, France St-Hilaire and Christopher Ragan For almost three years, Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission has been actively engaged in discussions about carbon pricing across the country. We have spoken with many governments, opposition parties, business groups and environmental organizations. Our emphasis has been […]

Oct 20 2016

Driving towards cleaner transportation: low-carbon fuel standards

by Jonathan Arnold

Climate and Energy Biofuels Carbon Pricing Carbon tax Wonk Wednesday

Canada is moving full-steam ahead on carbon pricing. But what other policies might best complement carbon pricing? We’re in the midst of exploring this question, but our most recent report on biofuel policies found that flexible performance standards, including low carbon fuel standards (LCFS) might be a better complement than existing biofuel policies. First things […]

Oct 12 2016

Stop subsidizing biofuels

by Chris Ragan

Climate and Energy Biofuels Carbon Pricing Ecofiscal Commissioners Opinion

Carbon pricing is becoming a mainstream part of Canadian policy. Four provinces have or will soon have carbon prices, one more has made a commitment to do so, and the federal government is now promising to fill in the gaps. The emergence of a nation-wide carbon price signals that the time has arrived to reconsider […]

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