Canada's Ecofiscal Commission

Canada's Ecofiscal Commission Canada's Ecofiscal Commission: practical fiscal solutions to spark the innovation for growing economic and environmental prosperity in Canada.

Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission was formed by a group of experienced, policy-minded economists from across the country, seeking to broaden the discussion of ecofiscal policy reform beyond the academic sphere and into the realm of practical policy application. The Ecofiscal Commission and its Commissioners are fully independent and aim to serve policy-makers across the political spectrum, at all leve

ls of government. We are supported by an Advisory Board with broad and diverse perspectives representing industry, the environment and the spectrum of political thought in Canada. Together, we aim to bring people together around the table to have the critical discussion about ecofiscal reform that Canada’s future requires. Our research focuses on practical policy solutions that can drive the innovative economy we need to succeed in the 21st century. Our reports will explore the greatest opportunities for pragmatic Canadian ecofiscal policies including: road-congestion pricing, municipal user fees, carbon pricing, subsidy reform, air-pollution pricing, water pollution pricing, water use pricing, catastrophic risk pricing, etc.

Join us today at 3pm EDT for a special virtual event on the future of policy in Canada.With an all-star panel, featuri...
03/30/2021

Join us today at 3pm EDT for a special virtual event on the future of policy in Canada.

With an all-star panel, featuring:

Ken Boessenkool, Former Chief of Staff to Premier Christy Clark (BC), Former Senior Campaign Advisor to Prime Minister Stephen Harper

Gerald Butts, Former Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier Dalton McGuinty (ON)

Dianne Saxe, Former Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, and Deputy Leader of the Green Party of Ontario

Brian Topp, Former Chief of Staff to Alberta Premier Rachel Notley, and former Deputy Chief of Staff to Saskatchewan Premier Roy Romanow.

Moderated by Mia Rabson, Energy and Environment Reporter for The Canadian Press.

Discussant:
Dale Beugin, Vice President Research and Analysis, Canadian Institute for Climate Choices; Former Executive Director of Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission

Registration here: https://lnkd.in/dP6xxj3

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01/28/2020

Chris Ragan, chair of Canada's Ecofiscal Commission, discusses the country's targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

To all of those who read our work, engaged with us, and supported us, our sincere thanks.
11/29/2019

To all of those who read our work, engaged with us, and supported us, our sincere thanks.

Our final word, from Chair Chris Ragan on pollution pricing, especially carbon pricing. Economists don’t always agree. But five years ago, a group of Canada’...

Our final blog, from Dale Beugin: I hope that policy researchers and analysts build on our work. Good policy can be smar...
11/29/2019

Our final blog, from Dale Beugin: I hope that policy researchers and analysts build on our work. Good policy can be smart, practical, and possible… if we’re willing to work for it.

This week, Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission released its final report. While we have a few loose ends to tie up in 2020, the report signals the end of our research mandate. Over the last five years, we’ve contributed to policy conversations across Canada about water, waste, traffic, risk, and clima...

A carbon price that's ambitious enough to meet Canada's 2030 target would produce sizeable dividends for Canadian famili...
11/29/2019

A carbon price that's ambitious enough to meet Canada's 2030 target would produce sizeable dividends for Canadian families www.ecofiscal.ca/RealOptions

Would you rather watch the movie than read the book? Check out our new webinar, where Jason Dion walks through the major...
11/29/2019

Would you rather watch the movie than read the book? Check out our new webinar, where Jason Dion walks through the major findings of our final report.

In this webinar, lead researcher Jason Dion will explain the findings and recommendations of our new report, Bridging the Gap, and answer questions.

Meeting Canada's climate targets with narrow policies or subsidies will ultimately cost Canadians more. Broad-based carb...
11/29/2019

Meeting Canada's climate targets with narrow policies or subsidies will ultimately cost Canadians more. Broad-based carbon pricing is the best approach for our economy www.ecofiscal.ca/RealOptions

Canada can still hit its targets with the right approach.
11/29/2019

Canada can still hit its targets with the right approach.

The independent economics organization Ecofiscal is highlighting carbon pricing as the solution to how Canada can reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As David A...

What is the bottom line? To achieve our climate targets, we have several options from which to choose. Canadian governme...
11/28/2019

What is the bottom line? To achieve our climate targets, we have several options from which to choose. Canadian governments should be smart about making this choice.

In the organization’s final report, Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission underlines carbon pricing is the lowest-cost option for meeting emissions targets.

Canada has routinely missed its climate targets. If we want 2030 to be different, we need more stringent policies www.ec...
11/28/2019

Canada has routinely missed its climate targets. If we want 2030 to be different, we need more stringent policies www.ecofiscal.ca/RealOptions

There's still time to register for our webinar today at 2:30PM EST!
11/28/2019

There's still time to register for our webinar today at 2:30PM EST!

In this webinar, lead researcher Jason Dion will explain the findings and recommendations of our new report, Bridging the Gap, and answer questions.

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