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Jul 10 2018

Fair comparison of the cost of climate action needed in Saskatchewan

by Brett Dolter & Dale Beugin The Saskatchewan government released a two-page press release last week describing the impacts of carbon pricing, alongside a report from the University of Regina. More evidence about policy options is always welcome. But evidence is only helpful when used in context. For three reasons, the Saskatchewan press release confuses […]

Jun 22 2018

If not carbon pricing in Ontario – which works well – then what, Mr. Ford?

by Dale Beugin, Don Drummond and Guest Blogger

Climate and Energy Cap-and-trade Carbon Pricing Ontario Opinion

by Dale Beugin, Don Drummond, Glen Hodgson and Mel Cappe We’d like to correct the record on some of the myths and misunderstandings surrounding carbon pricing. The economic evidence clearly contradicts some of the recent rhetoric coming from Ontario. In short: Carbon pricing works. Carbon pricing is cheaper than any other policy option. And getting […]

Jun 21 2018

Can Ontario hit its targets without carbon pricing?

by Brendan Frank

Climate and Energy Pollution Cap-and-trade Carbon Pricing Ontario Wonk Wednesday

Ontario’s new government plans to dismantle the provincial cap-and-trade system and resist the federal backstop, essentially opposing carbon pricing in all forms. Though he hasn’t provided details, the premier-designate says he will “come down heavy on polluters.” Let’s take his statement seriously. What would a real plan to decarbonize Ontario look like—without a price on […]

Doug Ford victory speech after Ontario election. Ford plans to get rid of Ontario's cap-and-trade (carbon pricing) system (that he refers to as a carbon tax).

Jun 8 2018

Tread Carefully: Ontario’s cap-and-trade system meets a fork in the road

by Jason Dion and Brendan Frank

Climate and Energy Pollution Cap-and-trade Carbon Pricing Ontario WCI

Ontario elected a new government yesterday, and as far as carbon pricing is concerned, change is afoot. The province’s cap-and-trade system is working well, but the incoming Progressive Conservatives have signaled their discontent with the status quo. In this blog, we’ll look at their options—everything from leaving the WCI entirely to changing how auction revenues […]

That’s how carbon pricing will change our climate for the better, one kilogram of CO2 at a time.

May 15 2018

Strength in numbers: Carbon pricing can change our climate one action at a time

by Jonathan Arnold

Climate and Energy Carbon Pricing

Evidence from around the world—including here in Canada—shows that carbon pricing works. Yet many people question its efficacy: how can paying higher gas prices, for example, possibly save us from climate change? How can my actions affect something so vast and complex as our climate? It might seem like a big leap, but carbon pricing […]

May 2 2018

Opinion: The real costs and benefits of carbon pricing

by Chris Ragan and Dale Beugin

Climate and Energy Carbon Pricing Carbon tax Climate Change Opinion

Yes, carbon pricing, like all climate policies, will have economic costs. But that doesn’t mean we should take no policy action. Last week saw lots of talk around the economic costs of carbon pricing. In one sense, that’s appropriate. In fact, policy costs are exactly why economists like carbon pricing—because it can reduce greenhouse gas […]

An Open Letter from Economists on Canadian Carbon Pricing

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