The premier vowed to continue his carbon pricing fight as the prime minister took his message to Ford's political backyard. ...
Category: Energy and the Environment
Right-leaning think tank recommends carbon fee and dividend
The recommendation comes as the PC government continues to battle carbon pricing in any form. ...
Government launches climate change plan consultation, signalling new phase
The government is asking the public for ideas to fight climate change, but carbon pricing remains a non-starter. ...
Scrapping cap-and-trade causes $3-billion budget hole, says financial watchdog
The government defended its move on the grounds that it is making life more affordable for Ontarians. ...
Cap-and-trade cancellation hits new stage as industry raises concerns
The new stage of consultation comes shortly after a landmark United Nation report on climate change. ...
Premier announces he’ll send Drive Clean program to the scrapyard
Ford argues the vehicle emissions testing initiative has outlived its usefulness. ...
Environmental watchdog turns up heat on government over climate change
Environmental Commissioner Dianne Saxe said that the new government has "gutted" the province's green policies and it adds up to a recipe for Ontario's greenhouse gas emissions to increase in the future. ...
Environment minister strikes shift in tone in address to energy industry leaders
Rod Phillips highlighted the need to balance tackling climate change with thinking about affordability and the economy. ...
Government tables legislation to repeal Green Energy Act
New legislation may be largely symbolic, but it's the end of a Dalton McGuinty priority. ...
Cause of gas price dip causes debate at Queen’s Park
One expert says the cancellation of cap-and-trade could be one factor in the drop, but another said it didn't cause the price to change overnight. ...