Climate Change
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Economic Impacts From Cap and Trade on Oil and Gas
Canadian Economics March 14, 2024
The proposed cap-and-trade system by the Government of Canada seeks to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the upstream oil and gas sector to put Canada on track for a net-zero economy by 2050. This policy would see GHG emissions from the sector reduced by 21 per cent—from 171 megatonnes of CO2-equivalent emissions (Mt CO2e) in 2019 to 134 Mt CO2e when the regulations come into force in 2030.
Summary for executives • 4-min read
The Path to Net Zero: A Primer on How to Assess SME Progress
Sustainability December 8, 2023
Addressing climate change requires action from all players: businesses, governments, and individuals. As part of a growing international effort, Canada has joined more than 120 countries in committing to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Primer • 30-min read
The Path to Net Zero: Survey Results From Canadian SMEs
Sustainability December 8, 2023
Canada’s successful net-zero transition will be possible only if SMEs play an active role. While SMEs don’t generate high emissions individually, collectively they account for nearly 30 per cent of the national total. SMEs are also crucial to Canada’s international trade, and they need to be ready to trade in a global world where climate change requirements are becoming more stringent.
Impact paper • 50-min read
Instead of Competing Directly with the U.S., Canada Should Develop a Parallel Clean-Tech Strategy
Innovation & Technology October 30, 2023
Our ability to invest big in clean tech and innovation is constrained. Amidst a challenging economic outlook, Ottawa needs to retain fiscal flexibility while finding ways to accelerate private investment in this industry.
Op-ed • 4-min read
Toward a More Sustainable Future
Education & Skills August 3, 2023
The Conference Board of Canada, on behalf of the Future Skills Centre, is studying how Canadian post-secondary institutions (PSIs) are preparing future graduates with the green skills that are needed for a more sustainable future.
Online experience • 8-min read
Partner: Future Skills Centre
Governing Disruption: Toward Canada’s New Mobility Future
Sustainability May 18, 2023
Technologies like vehicle automation, ride-hailing, and micromobility suggest many opportunities for improving local transportation systems. Automated vehicles, for example, can make transportation safer and more accessible. Ride-sharing can reduce rates of car ownership, and micromobility can provide a “last-mile” connection to public transit.
Issue briefing • 17-min read
Disaster Recovery
Sustainability March 3, 2023
Canada’s risk environment is increasingly complex, and Canadians need to be better prepared. The frequency and cost of catastrophic loss events (like floods and fires) have been rising, as has the cost to insure against such losses
Issue briefing • 14-min read
Working Together for a Sustainable Future
Education & Skills March 3, 2023
To avert the worst impacts of climate change, Canada has set an ambitious goal of achieving net-zero GHG emissions by 2050. Transitioning to a net-zero economy is expected to be disruptive, but it will also create new global employment opportunities.
Online experience • 8-min read
Partner: Future Skills Centre
Future Fuels: How Airports Can Become Hubs For Clean Transport
Innovation & Technology January 1, 2023
In our highly interconnected global economy, airports are essential nodes. They move people and goods, enable trade and travel, and create economic development and growth.
Commentary • 2-min read
Clean DNA: How Genomics Can Reduce Emissions and Drive Economic Growth for Canada
Innovation & Technology December 1, 2022
The climate crisis demands innovation and new strategies. Scientists are finding potential solutions from an unexpected place: biology.
Commentary • 2-min read
