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Will Canada Take Action on Energy?

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November 13, 2012 By Jim Harris

Canada needs a "national approach to climate policy and carbon pricing." Think that this is the advice of some environmental group? Then think again; this is the urging of the Canadian Council of Chief Executives (CCCE) in a policy paper: Clean Growth 2.0: How Canada can be a Leader in Energy and Environmental Innovation. The paper highlights how Canada can build a more competitive economy and a more sustainable society while ensuring adequate public finances to fund Canadian's way of life. It calls for the federal government, in partnership with the provinces and territories, to develop a national energy framework, specifically to "develop clean energy solutions and position Canada for leadership internationally." And, contrary to current inaction, the CEOs urge Canada to take the lead in establishing a bilateral energy and climate accord with the United States to incorporate Canadian interests, and secure greater cross-border collaboration on energy, climate change policy, technology and trade. The CCCE stresses that a bilateral approach does not mean that nothing can be done until there is clarity on US action; rather, it argues that we must begin to prioritize areas for coordination and ensure that our policy is adaptable to the eventual US system. One thing is certain; during the interim, we cannot expect the Americans to adequately represent Canadian interests in our absence. Proffering five strategic recommendations, the CCCEs argue that a national … [Read more...] about Will Canada Take Action on Energy?

Filed Under: Authored Articles, Blog Tagged With: Canada Business News, Canada Energy Policy, Carbon Pricing, Ceo Energy Canada, Ceo Study Energy Canada, Climate Policy, energy, Peter Kent, Us Energy Policy

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