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Capping the energy sector’s emissions would deprive Canada of over $6.0 billion a year
Montreal, December 7, 2023 – The capping of the energy sector’s emissions, planned by the Trudeau government, will be costly for the Canadian economy and have a negligible impact on the environment, according to a Montreal Economic Institute researcher.
IEDM – Une majorité de Québécois soutient la construction de nouveaux barrages et d’éoliennes – Gabriel Giguère
November 13, 2023 | 8 min. 04 sec. | Bonjour la Côte (ICI Radio-Canada) Interview (in French) with Gabriel Giguère, Public Policy […]
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Canada’s and Quebec’s Energy Projects – Ipsos poll commissioned by the MEI
According to this MEI-IPSOS poll, seven in ten Quebecers are in favour of building new hydroelectric dams to address the end of Hydro-Québec’s energy surpluses, while a majority of Canadians support carbon capture projects and the establishment of “energy corridors.”
IEDM – Hydro-Québec: l’importance d’une hausse de prix – Gabriel Giguère
August 8, 2023 | 10 min. 35 sec. | Alexandre Dubé (QUB Radio) Interview (in French) with Gabriel Giguère, Public Policy Analyst […]
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La croissance économique a le pouce vert
Il y a deux erreurs que font ceux et celles qui tentent d’opposer prospérité et croissance à un environnement sain.
IEDM – La croissance économique est bonne pour la santé – Vincent Geloso
July 13, 2023 | 5 min. 26 sec. | Alexandre Dubé (QUB Radio) Interview (in French) with Vincent Geloso, Senior Economist at […]
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Why Economic Growth Is Good for the Environment
This Viewpoint published by the MEI explains that growth in the average income of a society’s inhabitants tends to be correlated with growth in forest cover. “A more prosperous society tends to be a greener society,” asserts Vincent Geloso, senior economist at the MEI and author of the study.
MEI – Are Government Regulations Hurting Our Ability to Fight Climate Change? – Krystle Wittevrongel
Colin Craig welcomes Krystle Wittevrongel, Senior Policy Analyst and Alberta Project Lead at the Montreal Economic Institute, and Madison Savilov from Carbon Upcycling, to discuss a fascinating new industry called ‘Carbon Tech.’
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Regulating Canada’s Energy Industry Out of Existence Won’t Do Anything for Climate Change
More layers of red tape piled onto Canada’s energy industry are not likely to reduce emissions.
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Broadband Use and Energy Efficiency: Facilitating Emissions Reductions
The private sector’s contribution to the reduction of GHG emissions is too often overlooked. In this publication by the MEI, Senior Policy Analyst Krystle Wittevrongel shines a light on the emission reductions generated by the telecommunications industry.