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Key Directions for a Canadian Energy Strategy

Key Directions for a Canadian Energy Strategy

August 13, 2012

The Energy Policy Institute of Canada (EPIC) has released a framework for a Canadian energy strategy - a comprehensive approach it believes would leverage all of the country's energy resources to Canada's advantage.


U.S.-Canada Clean Energy Dialogue - The Next Stage

U.S.-Canada Clean Energy Dialogue - The Next Stage

July 24, 2012

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Environment Canada released the U.S.-Canada Clean Energy Dialogue (CED) Action Plan II, outlining the next phase of activities the two countries will undertake to jointly advance clean energy technologies.


A Vision and Priorities for Canada’s Energy Future

A Vision and Priorities for Canada’s Energy Future

July 24, 2012

The Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources has released a report on Canada’s energy future, outlining an energy vision for Canada based on a clear and responsible path for Canadian energy development and a low-emissions economy.


Mixed success for European environmental policies

Mixed success for European environmental policies

July 23, 2012

A new report concludes that Europe needs new policies and objectives that recognise the links between resource efficiency and ecosystem resilience if it is to move to a sustainable green economy.


Quebec government unveils strategy to transform forest products industry

Quebec government unveils strategy to transform forest products industry

July 16, 2012

The Government of Quebec has unveiled a new five-year strategy to transform the province's forest products industry to create more jobs and the diversify wood based product offerings.


Carbon tax a sensible first step, but for how long: Australia

Carbon tax a sensible first step, but for how long: Australia

July 11, 2012

The Carbon Tax is a good first step in addressing Australia’s high carbon emissions but we really need to introduce the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) in 2015 for the carbon price to be an effective pollution deterrent according to one senior economist.


Right policies could add 20bn to UK GDP by 2015

Right policies could add 20bn to UK GDP by 2015

July 05, 2012

Launching a new CBI report, The colour of growth: maximising the potential of green business, John Cridland, the CBI’s Director-General, called on politicians to adopt a smarter, more consistent approach to energy and climate change policy.


Strong majority favours BC's carbon tax

Strong majority favours BC's carbon tax

July 04, 2012

British Columbia’s carbon tax has broad-based support from businesses, non-governmental organizations, academics and community leaders, and most think the policy has been positive for the province.


Life after Rio: 'No excuse to do less'

Life after Rio: 'No excuse to do less'

June 25, 2012

Disappointed over the failure of the Rio summit to produce ambitious commitments on sustainable growth, conservationists say Europe must now redouble efforts to tackle its own environmental challenges. Special Report on the European perspective.


Canada's New Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation

Canada's New Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation

June 19, 2012

This is the second article in a series by Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP on the proposed changes to the federal environmental assessment regime and what that means for mining in Ontario.


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