Trudeau’s climate platform: 6 promises we’re watching10/2015 - For the 27 million Canadians living in cities, it’s notable that the new Liberal government has made some important commitments to urban sustainability. The Party’s on-line election platform has an overwhelming raft of content, So we’ve put together a summary of the key elements that focus on climate change, cities, and the low-carbon economy. We hope this record of the tangible commitments made during the election can act as a reference point for measuring this government’s progress over time.
Canada’s ex-central banker calls for action on “tragedy of the horizon”10/2015 - When one of the world’s most powerful central bankers gives a speech at an insurance industry event on climate change, you know there has been a sea-change in the attitudes of the financial sector.
Four climate challenges for Alberta’s new government7/2015 - Wasting no time following Premier Notley’s commitment to craft a climate action plan, the Pembina Institute convened about one hundred thought-leaders from around the country in Calgary this week. I was honoured to be invited to the roundtable to share insights we’ve gained reducing emissions in the City of Toronto.
Follow the leaders – de-carb your money5/2015 - Big funds are acknowledging the risk of carbon-heavy investments - are you?
Climate action in cities key to provincial success5/2015 - With the right support from the Province, cities can get the emission reduction job done.
Ontario’s 45-Day Climate Consultation Count-Down2/2015 - Ontario's climate change discussion paper and public consultation.