Laser Talk

March 29, 2020
LASER TALK: Canada’s carbon pricing policy – The Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act
March 29, 2020
There are two elements of the federal carbon pricing policy:
1. A charge on fossil fuels that is generally payable by fuel producers or distributors
2. For businesses and industries that qualify, they will enroll in an Output-based Carbon Pricing System. They will pay a carbon price based on their…

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March 2, 2020
LASER TALK: About Citizens’ Climate Lobby Canada
March 2, 2020
We are action-oriented, highly focused and we are not guessing. Most of all we like to have fun. In less than 10 hours a month, guided by our core values, especially our superpower, focus, our volunteers are continuing to create the political will locally for predictably rising and harmonized…

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February 1, 2020
LASER TALK: Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission’s Final Report
February 1, 2020
THREE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Governments should evaluate whether their policies are stringent enough to meet targets, and close any gaps.
2. If governments wish to meet their climate goals at least cost, they should rely on increasingly stringent carbon pricing.
3. If policymakers choose not to close the gap to Canada’s emissions…

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January 19, 2020
LASER TALK: Carbon Pricing Around the World
January 19, 2020
In 2019, of the 185 Parties that have submitted their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to the Paris Agreement, 96—representing 55 percent of global GHG emissions —have stated that they are planning or considering the use of carbon pricing as a tool to meet their commitments. That is an increase…

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January 2, 2020
LASER TALK: Criteria for Supporting Subnational Policies
January 2, 2020
This year CCL Canada will celebrate 10 years. Our focus and determination have made the impossible possible. As we plan for 2020, we will keep in mind these guidelines. We have everything we need to succeed.

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October 17, 2019
Laser Talk: Tracking Canada’s Climate Action (2008 – 2019)
October 17, 2019
When you objectively look at the facts you can see clearly that Canada has made significant progress in the past four years in combatting climate change. It is not perfect but please note from 2008-2016 we ranked at the very bottom on climate action – now we are middle…

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