Prof. Kathryn Harrison on Canada’s progress towards emissions targets
Canada is one of many countries to commit to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. Professor Kathryn Harrison says Canada has significantly narrowed its implementation gap but is still not on track to meet this emission target.
Op-ed: Prof. Michael Byers on the environmental impacts of Alberta’s tar sands
Prof. Michael Byers explains that many energy sources, such as wind and solar, are cheaper and cleaner than the tar sands oil. He says that the public and political figures need to change their behaviours and embrace “brave and bold policies.”
Prof. Kathryn Harrison on the significance of Liberal MPs making their climate argument public
Professor Kathryn Harrison explains that the recent letter signed by 19 Liberal MPs urging the government to release draft cap emissions regulations is a “big deal” because it took the argument outside of caucus and made it public. These emission caps are important for Canada to meet its Paris Agreement 2030 target.
Prof. Stewart Prest on Premier Eby’s “selectively aggressive” first year in office
Professor Stewart Prest says David Eby has become “more comfortable in the office” during his first year as Premier, adopting a “selectively aggressive” governing style in two key areas: a new police force in Surrey and housing.
Prof. Kathryn Harrison discusses whether B.C. would benefit from the federal carbon tax exemption
Professor Kathryn Harrison discusses the possibility of a federal carbon tax exemption in B.C. A carbon tax is a policy tool aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions by placing a price on carbon emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels.
Alberta’s ethics commissioner suspending investigations into provincial politicians during elections is puzzling, says Prof. Max Cameron
“It looks like the premier has got herself into trouble around conflict of interest and the solution is, well, we’re not going to have conflict of interest investigations during an election,” Cameron said.
How does Canada’s carbon tax work in practice? Prof. Kathryn Harrison explains in CBC News
A homeowner with a big house, heated with fossil fuels, who drives a gas-powered vehicle will pay more money than they get back, said Prof. Harrison, creating an incentive for people to lower their carbon footprint.
Prof. Kai Ostwald edits special issue of the Canadian Foreign Policy Journal
Professor Kai Ostwald and colleagues discuss the Canada-Southeast Asia relationship under Canada’s new Indo-Pacific Strategy in a special issue of the Canadian Foreign Policy Journal. The publication is the most comprehensive work on the Canada-SE Asia relationship in well over a decade.
Prof. Gerald Baier on the NDP’s government status advantage in the 2024 B.C. election
Professor Gerald Baier explains that the NDP can use their government status over the next year to remind voters of projects and ensure that they are judged on specific accomplishments.
Prof. Stewart Prest discusses the changing dynamics of Parties in B.C.
Professor Stewart Prest discusses how the Conservative Party of B.C. gaining official party status is changing the dynamics of parties in the province.