“Ethical Markets thanks Corporate Knights for deep, creative thinking and showing how this pandemic can be a teachable moment to shift from the fossilized past to the cleaner, equitable, greener knowledge-rich future that awaits us with Green New Deals now popping up worldwide! Millions see the future in the clear skies, breathable air in cities and are enjoying starry nights again.
~Hazel Henderson, Editor“
The Canada we want: How a green recovery can help us bounce back stronger
Historic job losses triggered by COVID-19, combined with collapsing oil prices, will plunge every province in Canada into recession this year, according to RBC forecasts. When the conversation shifts from crisis relief to economic recovery, Canada will have an opportunity to recover stronger than ever. How do we invest in building an economy that’s ready for tomorrow’s low-carbon future? For our Green Recovery report, we asked a dozen of Canada’s most inspired minds for their ideas. You’ll find a handful of their contributions below. The full report is at corporateknights.com.
Revving Canada’s economy with zero-emissions transport
As we work to rebuild Canada’s economy in the wake of COVID-19, our investment choices will help determine our success in a competitive, 21st-century low-carbon economy. With 10% of Canada’s emissions coming from freight, how do we future-proof the sector? Pembina’s Carolyn Kim explores some solutions. And while Canada is home to four prominent electric bus makers, our fleets have been slow to adopt these climate change fighters. Clean Energy Canada’s Merran Smith and Sarah Petrevan explore ways to support Canada’s zero-emission bus makers.