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The Canadian Climate Institute identifies two main priorities for the 2023 federal budget: attracting clean investment to compete with the US Inflation Reduction Act and expanding the electrical grid. It recommends using carbon contracts for difference instead of direct subsidies and implementing an 'electro-federalism' approach to coordinate grid improvements with provinces.

The Canadian Climate Institute recommends a strategic approach to clean growth that leverages limited public funds to attract private investment. Key proposals include fixing market failures, releasing carbon price schedules beyond 2030, implementing clear exit strategies for public support, and ensuring the Canada Growth Fund maintains political independence and promotes Indigenous majority ownership.

The report recommends a strategic approach to clean growth in Canada, emphasizing the use of public funds to correct market failures rather than simply matching US subsidies. Key recommendations include extending the carbon pricing schedule beyond 2030, implementing carbon contracts for difference, and ensuring the Canada Growth Fund operates with political independence and a mandate for Indigenous-led projects.

The document argues that current British Columbia regulations are insufficient to meet 2025 methane reduction targets, as emissions are often underestimated and compliance is low. It recommends implementing more stringent standards by 2025, including the elimination of routine venting and flaring, lower tank emission limits, and monthly instrument-based leak detection and repair (LDAR). The coalition also urges the province to accelerate its target for near-zero methane emissions from 2035 to 2030, aligning with the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI). Specific technical recommendations cover the adoption of zero-bleed pneumatic equipment, tighter standards for reciprocating and centrifugal compressors, and the implementation of a 'super emitter' response program based on third-party remote monitoring.

Clean Energy Canada and the Canadian Climate Institute advocate for the rapid finalization of the Clean Electricity Regulations (CER) to provide investment certainty for non-emitting generation. They support a flexible performance standard and an emissions pooling approach but warn against excessive flexibility that could incentivize the continued use of natural gas as a baseload resource. The authors recommend a performance standard of no more than 60 tonnes of CO2 per GWh and oppose extending the End of Prescribed Life (EoPL) beyond 20 years to avoid stranded assets and prolonged emissions.

The document is a directory of participants for the 'Taller Regional en Clima, Ambiente y Salud' (Regional Workshop on Climate, Environment, and Health) held in March 2023 in Neuquén, Argentina. It lists the institutional hosts and organizers, including the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), and the Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education (GCCHE). The text provides detailed professional profiles of the organizers, members of transdisciplinary teams from various American countries, and a list of speakers and experts specializing in climate science, public health, epidemiology, and environmental governance.

The report outlines the legal framework and procedural steps taken to recruit a new Executive Director for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), including the formation of a selection committee and the receipt of applications from North, Central, and South America.

The report outlines the legal framework and procedural steps taken to recruit a new Executive Director for the IAI, noting the composition of the Selection Committee and the regional origin of applicants.

The author contends that while carbon pricing is Canada's primary decarbonization driver, it is insufficient alone to attract the private capital needed for a net zero economy. To remain competitive, especially against the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, Canada needs to address market failures caused by historical fossil fuel subsidies and the high risks associated with first-of-their-kind low-carbon projects. The document recommends implementing carbon contracts for difference, investment tax credits, and a clean investment taxonomy, all integrated into a coordinated strategic framework to avoid ad hoc spending and maximize social returns.

The author contends that while carbon pricing is a vital tool, Canada needs a broader strategic framework to address market failures—such as fossil fuel subsidies and high initial capital costs—and to respond to international competition like the US Inflation Reduction Act. The paper suggests combining carbon pricing with targeted public incentives, a clean investment taxonomy, and sector-specific growth strategies to attract private capital efficiently without excessive or scattered public spending.

The policy brief examines four international models of clean growth financing to provide lessons for Canada's transition to carbon neutrality by 2050. It highlights Australia's Clean Energy Finance Corporation for its dual focus on profitability and emissions reduction, the UK's contracts for difference for effective risk-sharing in renewable energy, Norway's Longship project for its holistic state support of carbon capture and storage, and the US Inflation Reduction Act's use of tax credits tied to carbon intensity and social standards for hydrogen production.

The document advocates for reforming the Competition Act to address greenwashing, which it describes as a market distortion that prevents consumers from making informed choices and hinders firms investing in environmental quality. The authors propose several amendments, including updating the Act's purpose clause to include environmental and climate considerations, establishing clear substantiation standards for environmental claims, and requiring public disclosure of the data used to support such claims. They also suggest introducing enhanced penalties for environmental harm, expanding private rights of action for consumers, and allocating penalties to the Environmental Damages Fund. The statement highlights that while other jurisdictions like the EU, France, and California have implemented mandatory disclosures or bans on generic claims, Canada lacks dedicated statutes for regulating environmental claims to the general public.

The report argues that Canada cannot reach its 2050 net-zero goals through energy transitions alone, as material extraction and processing account for a significant portion of global emissions. It identifies key opportunities in the steel, cement, plastics, and organic waste sectors, emphasizing that reducing primary demand and extending product lifespans offer greater emission reductions than recycling alone. The document highlights the lack of comprehensive national circularity plans in Canada compared to leaders like Japan and the EU, and recommends implementing digital product passports, carbon pricing, and updated building codes to accelerate the transition.

The report analyzes the viability of first-of-a-kind clean fuel projects in Canada, finding that most are currently unprofitable without public support. It distinguishes between standard market risks, which investors can manage, and systemic failures—such as policy uncertainty, infrastructure deficits, and regulatory delays—that require government action. Through financial modeling of five project archetypes, the report highlights that only blue ammonia in Alberta shows consistent viability, while others struggle with high costs and technological immaturity. It emphasizes the need for Canada to rapidly implement a permissive policy environment to compete with the United States' Inflation Reduction Act and to foster equitable partnerships with Indigenous communities.

The report argues that transitioning from a "take, make, waste" economy to a circular one is essential for Canada to meet its climate targets, as energy transitions alone cannot address emissions from resource extraction and material use. It identifies significant emissions-reduction opportunities in the metals, construction, plastics, and food sectors, while noting that Canada is currently at a nascent stage of implementation compared to leaders like Japan and the European Union. The document emphasizes that 'upstream' measures—such as demand suppression, product life extension, and smarter design—offer greater climate benefits than downstream recycling. It highlights critical barriers in Canada, including opaque material flow data, regulatory hurdles for recycled aggregates, and a lack of comprehensive national circularity goals. The report recommends that Canada develop a formal roadmap, integrate circularity into its Nationally Determined Contributions, and utilize tools like carbon pricing and green public procurement to incentivize the shift.

The report examines the investment landscape for first-of-kind clean fuel projects in Canada, distinguishing between standard market risks and systemic market or policy failures. Through financial modelling of five project archetypes, the study finds that most are currently uneconomic and require targeted government intervention to become bankable. Key barriers include policy uncertainty, infrastructure deficits, skilled labour shortages, and the complexities of establishing equitable Indigenous partnerships.

The document addresses the 'dilemma' where financing the early retirement of coal plants increases a financial institution's portfolio emissions, potentially violating net-zero targets. It proposes four accounting alternatives: rebaselining, sectoral targets, 'bad portfolios', and Net Present Value (NPV) accounting. It also details various financing mechanisms such as Managed Transition Vehicles and repurposing plants, specifically in the context of JETPs in South Africa, Indonesia, and Vietnam.

The report finds that while only 34% of Americans have heard of 'climate justice', 53% support its goals after reading a description. There is significant political polarization regarding the term, but broad support among registered voters for specific policies, such as creating green spaces in low-income communities (81%) and training programs for renewable energy jobs (75%).

The report finds that while only 34% of Americans are familiar with the term 'climate justice,' a majority (53%) support its goals after receiving a description. There is significant political polarization regarding the causes of climate vulnerability, though a large majority of registered voters support specific climate justice policies, such as increasing green spaces and energy efficiency in low-income communities. Approximately 44% of registered voters are more likely to vote for candidates who support climate justice.

The Stakeholder Toolkit serves as a directory of frameworks and coalitions designed to guide private companies and government agencies toward deforestation-free supply chains and sustainable infrastructure. It categorizes resources into three primary sectors: agricultural supply chains (focusing on commodities like palm oil, soy, beef, and cocoa), mining (including large-scale and artisanal operations), and infrastructure development. The toolkit highlights specific standards such as the IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining and the SuRe Standard for Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure, as well as global coalitions like the Tropical Forest Alliance and the We Mean Business Coalition, to support the transition to a net-zero economy and the protection of biodiversity.