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Mémoire dans le cadre de la consultation sur la norme véhicules zéro émission (in French only)
Given that Quebecers’ demand for electric vehicles is far lower than expected, the Quebec government should scrap its electric vehicle sales quotas, advises the MEI in this policy brief. “Government has no business dictating the choices of Quebec consumers,” says Gabriel Giguère, senior policy analyst at the MEI.
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Let’s Repeal Quebec’s Policy on Gas from Renewable Sources
Even though the target date has been pushed back, increasing quotas for gas from renewable sources (GRS) will be costly for consumers and do not reflect market realities, argues the MEI in this Economic Note.
IEDM – Subventions pour les véhicules électriques: «On n’en a pas d’argent!!!» – Gabriel Giguère
Interview (in French) with Gabriel Giguère, Senior Policy Analyst at the MEI, about the federal government’s announcement modifying the electric vehicle sales quotas to replace them with reduced emissions quotas. Broadcast on February 6, 2026 as part of Mario Dumont’s show, on QUB Radio.
IEDM – Québec fait bien de cesser la microgestion des opérations forestières – Gabriel Giguère
September 9, 2025 | 12 min. 21 sec. | Marceau le matin (BLVD 102,1) Interview (in French) with Gabriel Giguère, Senior Policy […]
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A Step toward More Effective Forest Management
Giving companies more autonomy to manage forest operations, as proposed in Bill 97, would improve the efficiency and predictability of the industry, according to this MEI report. “The centralization of the management of forest operations in the Department of Natural Resources and Forests has undermined the forestry sector’s ability to adapt,” explains Gabriel Giguère, senior policy analyst at the MEI and author of the report.
IEDM – Quel est l’avenir des voitures électriques? – Gabriel Giguère
Interview (in French) with Gabriel Giguère, Senior Policy Analyst at the MEI, broadcast on July 28, 2025 as part of the program Questions d’actualité, on Radio Ville-Marie.
IEDM – Une question de temps avec que Québec laisse tomber l’objectif de 2035? – Gabriel Giguère
May 21, 2025 | 12 min. 56 sec. | Reg against le matin (BLVD 102.1) Interview (in French) with Gabriel Giguère, Senior […]
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On the risks of net-zero
Net-zero policies might be lofty, aspirational goals, but we must not forget how these could affect us and that there are risks associated with intermittent energy sources.
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REACTION: Emissions cap not worth the job and economic losses, MEI says
Montreal, March 12, 2025 – The federal oil and gas emissions cap will cost tens of thousands of well-paid jobs for very little environmental impact, points out an MEI researcher in response to the Parliamentary Budget Officer’s analysis published this morning.
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Peut-on encore aspirer à bâtir de grandes choses?
Alors que le Canada s’apprête à avoir un nouveau gouvernement, revoir et simplifier la réglementation afin que nous puissions bâtir de grandes choses à nouveau devra être l’un des premiers éléments au menu.