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Canada’s net zero goal: To achieve it, we must first define it
In 2019, the federal government committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050. More recently, Ottawa has taken steps to formally enshrine that commitment into federal law. The proposed legislation, known as Bill C-12, establishes the nation’s commitment to net zero...
The Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS): An Unexpected Lifeline for Employment in Alberta
The Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) has been the federal government’s flagship program to retain and increase employment throughout the crisis. Though initial take-up was low, in part due to rigid criteria for eligibility, it has since grown to be one of the...
PODCAST: Episode #024: The Cost of Canada’s Low-Carbon Economy
Canada has some ambitious climate goals and achieving those goals will require significant capital investment. But just how much will the transition to a low carbon economy cost? According to a recent report released by the Institute for Sustainable Finance, Capital...
SUBMISSION: Brief for Discussion with Government of Canada: Considerations for Implementation in Canada of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Context The Government of Canada is committed to introduce legislation co-developed with national Indigenous organizations to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) by the end of 2020. The Minister of Justice, the...
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