Climate Change

Small modular nuclear reactors, or SMRs, may be the future of nuclear energy. As we struggle to deal with the global climate emergency, the ability of SMRs to produce electricity and heat without emissions or intermittency is compelling. But if Canada is to harness the potential of these small reactors, it must overcome several challenges.

Babatunde Olateju

Nuclear energy is a complex discussion. But it’s an important consideration as Canada pursues a clean energy growth economy. Canada’s nuclear energy industry has a storied history. The industry’s prominent decades spanned the 1940s to the early 1990s and involved the domestic deployment and international export of its flag ship technology i.e., the Canada Deuterium Uranium (CANDU) reactor.

December 12, 2019

Two key trends will transform Canada’s finance and insurance industry in the coming years: open banking and climate change. Climate change, by causing a rising number of catastrophic events, is weighing on the profitability of property and casualty insurers.

Report—Robert Meyer-Robinson

Canada’s nuclear energy industry has a storied history. From the 1940s to the early 1990s it involved the domestic deployment and international export of its flagship technology the Canada Deuterium Uranium (CANDU) reactor.

Blog—Dr. Babatunde Olateju (Sept. 6, 2019)

Carbon pricing is now in place across Canada. Its main aim is to encourage behaviours and technology adoptions that lead to reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. But carbon pricing can also result in unintended—and undesirable—consequences.

Report—Carlos A. Murillo (Nov 4, 2019)

The threat of climate change to property and infrastructure has become increasingly apparent to Canadians. This is an urgent reality faced by many of Canada’s remote northern communities.

Report—Ovo Adagha, Roger Francis (32 pages)

The threat of climate change to property and infrastructure has become increasingly apparent to Canadians. This is an urgent reality faced by many of Canada’s remote northern communities.

Op-ed —CBoC

The success of Canada’s ambitious agenda for reducing carbon emissions will be measured by its ability to reduce emissions and effectively manage competitiveness.

Report—Brett Goodwin (56 pages)

Policymakers and business leaders should pay closer attention to this blind spot, as it impacts the efficiency of Canada’s transportation system.

Op-ed—Carolos Murillo (Feb 25, 2019)

The U.S. economy expanded in 2019, however weaker growth is anticipated in 2020. As investment spending and export growth continue to weigh on economic activity. The economy is growing at a pace close to its potential, while labour markets continue to add new jobs per month.

Report

Canadian insurers are facing claims on natural catastrophes of approximately $1 billion annually. New risk management products are emerging that can help to share and manage the insurable risks of climate change.

Report—Glen Hodgson (13 pages)