Jan 8, 2025 · Considering that he is the UN’s Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance, economist Mark Carney’s remarks on carbon pricing came as a surprise last May when he told a Senate committee the federal carbon tax had “served a purpose up until now.”. The former Bank of Canada governor suggested anyone who could do better should offer a “credible and predictable alternative.”

Dec 30, 2024 · Five public-opinion trends to watch in 2025 The Canadian public’s views on immigration, the economy, the United States and Quebec independence could all see shifts in the coming year.

Dec 10, 2024 · Housing for people with intellectual disabilities must be entirely rethought Improved access to better living environments requires recognition of the right to housing and adequate public funding.

Jun 24, 2019 · Canada is the world’s fourth largest producer of both conventional and unconventional crude oil. Unlike most other major producers, Canada has essentially one export market: the United States.Crude and refined oil exports from Canada to the US doubled between 2003 and 2017, but the lack of pipeline capacity to the US, coupled with increased production in both countries, has resulted in ...

Dec 20, 2024 · A new report by Efficiency Canada finds that provinces and territories are ramping up their efforts to improve energy efficiency and affordability, but more can be done to realize the full benefits of managing and reducing energy consumption.. The research institute’s latest policy scorecard provides results from a national survey of energy efficiency policies and …

The contentious, necessary politics of internal trade Interprovincial trade barriers are a longstanding problem. Perhaps Trump’s tariff threats will provide Canadian leaders the political will to tame them.

Nov 1, 2024 · An undercurrent of anti-Indian sentiment has taken root since Canada set out to significantly increase immigration to ease a tight labour market after the shutdowns of the COVID-19 pandemic. By last year, Canada had surpassed its target, with people of Indian origin making up nearly 30 per cent of new permanent residents, the largest share.. Anti-immigrant rhetoric online is potent and further ...

Apr 5, 2024 · Inflation, particularly the increase in food prices, has been making headlines as a result of supply-chain disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine as well as accusations of profiteering by certain Canadian retailers.

Nov 6, 2024 · One of the Liberal government’s marquee policies that promised to address climate change by dramatically reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Canada at little cost has transformed into a toxic political football.. Now, with a federal election less than a year away – if the Trudeau Liberals survive that long – an important decision needs to be made: what to do with the commodity-based ...

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