[this article originally appeared in the Toronto Star, 2024-12-06. Reprinted here with permission of the author, former Minister of Environment & Climate Change for the federal government, Clean16 honouree Catherine McKenna] In May 2016, I was leading intense negotiations…
Having spent a forty-year plus career in developing district energy systems in Canada, Bruce Ander, President and CEO at Markham District Energy, has observed the evolution of the district energy policy discussion – evolving from “a heating technology…
Nunavut faces significant challenges in adopting renewable energy, including harsh conditions, aging infrastructure, and diesel subsidies. Heather Shilton, Director at Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation, discusses how a successful transition requires regulatory reform, energy storage solutions, and community involvement to…
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Rob Wesseling, President & CEO at Co-operators emphasizes the importance of collaboration, proactive insurance models, and global advocacy to tackle complex challenges like climate change. With a focus on resilience, sustainability, and innovative partnerships, organizations can shape a…
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While carbon taxes and heat pump purchase incentives help – we could be doing so much more – and by pairing receipts from higher taxes on some (bad) items with funding incentives for purchasers to do other (good)…
