Enthusiasts in environmental conservation and academic researchers cheer Carney's triumph.
Canada's New Climate Era:
Post-election, climate researchers in Montreal are optimistic about collaborating with Mark Carney, the nation's freshly minted leader. The Canadian Climate Institute, a government-funded research powerhouse, has made it crystal clear they're ready to join forces with Carney's administration to bolster Canada's energy independence, minimize emissions, and fortify its infrastructure, all while nurturing low-carbon economic growth.
The Institute urges the government to expedite the strengthening of carbon pricing for industries, finalize regulations for the oil and gas sector's methane emissions, and implement a tax credit for clean electricity investments. In addition, they advocate for the establishment of a Canadian climate taxonomy to evaluate the carbon footprint of financial sector investments. This taxonomy, if executed wisely, could potentially attract the necessary capital for achieving carbon neutrality.
The Institute also encourages the new government to seize the economic opportunity provided by the global energy transition and the US administration's lackluster interest in clean energy. With costs of green technologies plummeting and over 40% of global electricity generation produced by low-carbon sources last year, Canada has a golden opportunity it must not squander.
Meanwhile, Equiterre, another esteemed environmental organization, congratulated the newly elected officials and expressed hope that the Carney government will abstain from endorsing false solutions peddled by the oil and gas industry. Charles-Édouard Têtu, climate policy analyst at Equiterre, acknowledged the potential for detrimental oil and gas transport projects and voiced optimism that Carney's party will abandon reliance on fossil fuels.
However, Equiterre reserves the right to hold other parties responsible for upholding Canada's ecological values, especially the Bloc Québécois and New Democratic Party, who have also championed the Quebec Consensus on the Environment. Carney's Conservative Party was the lone holdout in supporting the Consensus.
David Suzuki Foundation applauded the election results, asserting that the majority of voters expressed support for climate action and nature protection. Their interim director general, Linda Nowlan, called for all members of parliament to unite in safeguarding the environment.
The Climate Action Network Canada also saluted the election results, with executive director Caroline Brouillette emphasizing that Carney now has the mandate to initiate a green transformation to fortify Canada for the climate challenges of the future. She highlighted the necessity for Carney's administration to make a clear choice on energy, setting aside plans for expanding fossil fuels and constructing new pipelines that would burden both wallets and the planet.
Greenpeace reveled in the defeat of the Conservative Party while refraining from naming it. Christy Ferguson, Greenpeace Canada's director general, implored Mark Carney to honor his promises and exhibit courage in leading on climate, nature, and justice-related issues. Ferguson envisioned Carney spearheading initiatives like developing affordable and eco-friendly housing, protecting biodiversity, and creating a pan-Canadian energy network powered by renewable energy sources to power homes, workplaces, and transportation.
- Mark Carney, now leading Canada, is expected to collaborate with climate researchers at the Canadian Climate Institute to bolster the nation's energy independence, minimize emissions, and fortify infrastructure.
- The Canadian Climate Institute advocates for strengthening carbon pricing, finalizing regulations for methane emissions in the oil and gas sector, and implementing a tax credit for clean electricity investments.
- The Institute encourages the new government to seize the economic opportunity of the global energy transition and minimize reliance on fossil fuels, particularly in oil and gas transport projects.
- Equiterre, another environmental organization, congratulated the government but requested they abstain from endorsing false solutions peddled by the oil and gas industry.
- David Suzuki Foundation calls on all members of parliament to unite in safeguarding the environment and believes that the majority of voters support climate action and nature protection.
- Greenpeace, while refraining from naming the Conservative Party, implores Mark Carney to honor his promises and exhibit courage in leading on climate, nature, and justice-related issues, including developing eco-friendly housing, protecting biodiversity, and creating a pan-Canadian energy network powered by renewable energy sources.
