Authors: Elmira AliakbariJairo Yunis While tackling climate change remains a priority, the renewed Trudeau minority government should design and implement a better, more effective, and less painful climate plan.Read more about The new federal government should pursue a better, less …
Canada’s climate leaders say no one must be left behind in the energy transition (blog)
Two themes emerge when speaking with some of Canada’s most inspiring women in energy: the need to act with urgency, and the need to ensure no one is left behind. In this piece, women share their perspectives on why a just …
Pembina Institute executive director named to Institute for Sustainable Finance Research Advisory Council (media release)
Linda Coady, executive director of the Pembina Institute, was named to the inaugural Research Advisory Council of Queen’s University’s Institute for Sustainable Finance (ISF) today. The council will help ensure the ISF’s research priorities represent the most critical sustainable finance …
Before adding new programs, Ottawa should consider what Canadians already pay for health care
Authors: Bacchus BaruaMilagros Palacios Based on their campaign rhetoric the newly elected Trudeau government seems likely to continue expanding the scope of our public health system, and Canadian families will be paying even more for public health care every year.Read …
COP 101: A Primer for Business
Catalyst Business Alliance, British Consulate-General and Vancouver Economic Commission are pleased to COP 101: A Primer for Companies. This is Part 2 of our COP 26 webinar series, Unpacking the relevance of the UN’s international climate conference to the business …
New Federal Government Cannot Continue the Debt Binge
Author: Jake Fuss It will be critical for the new Liberal minority government to develop a credible plan to balance the budget and stop debt accumulation in a prudent manner following the conclusion of the COVID-19 pandemic.Read more about New …
Canadians give government strong mandate to accelerate climate action (media release)
The Liberal Party’s commitment to significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions from the highest-emitting sectors — oil and gas and transportation — is critical to achieving climate goals. The Pembina Institute calls on all Members of Parliament to work together to rapidly deploy …
Aussie/UK/US pact threatens global efforts to stem spread of nukes
A “terrible decision” for nuclear non-proliferation On September 15, 2021 the American, British and Australian leaders announced a new strategic partnership, with the acronym AUKUS, intended to improve security in the Indo-Pacific. President Biden stated: Today, we’re taking another historic …
Connecting provinces for clean electricity grids (publication)
Decarbonizing Canada’s economy by 2050 requires governments to move quickly to reduce emissions from the electricity sector — starting with a commitment to achieve a net-zero grid by 2035. From coal phase-out to strong carbon pricing, broad policies and measures …
To reach climate goals, we need to break down gender barriers (blog)
Canada’s net-zero transition provides the opportunity to create a future that includes everyone. Tackling job barriers for women is critical to make sure everyone can benefit from the emerging energy economy. That’s why the Pembina Institute has launched a wide-ranging …
When business-as-usual is a barrier to clean energy (blog)
The way utilities deliver energy to remote communities and generate revenue discourages the purchase of renewable energy as well as the implementation of energy efficiency measures. For Indigenous communities to realize a clean energy future this needs to change. Read …
In remote communities, utilities can be a barrier to clean energy (blog)
The way utilities deliver energy to remote communities and generate revenue discourages the purchase of renewable energy as well as the implementation of energy efficiency measures. For Indigenous communities to realize a clean energy future this needs to change. Read …
