Published: Jul 3, 2009

By: Clare Demerse

With the deadline to reach a new global climate deal now less than six months away, climate change is expected to form a significant part of the agenda at the G8 Leaders’ Summit in Italy this July.

This backgrounder covers the major climate issues on the table at this year’s G8 Leaders’ Summit. It includes three sections: (A) context, (B) expectations of G8 countries, and (C) Canada’s role as host of the 2010 G8 summit.

Publication Type: Reports, Backgrounders & Position Papers

Topic Area: Climate Change: Federal Action, Climate Change: Longer-term Targets, Climate Change: Other Issues

Published: Jun 11, 2009

By: Marlo Raynolds

On May 6, 2009, Prime Minister Harper signed a Summit Declaration with the European Union. The communique states that Canada and the EU will provide their "fair share" of financial support for climate action in developing countries. The Pembina Institute sent a letter to Prime Minister Harper to thank him for this commitment and to present our interpretation of Canada's "fair share".

More information:

Our Fair Share Fact sheet

Our Fair Share: Canada's Role in Supporting Global Climate Solutions — Full report

Publication Type: Letters & Formal Submissions, Presentations

Topic Area: Climate Change: Federal Action, Climate Change: Longer-term Targets, Climate Change: Other Issues

Published: Jun 4, 2009

By: Jennifer Grant, Dan Woynillowicz, Simon Dyer

Clearing the Air on Oil Sands Myths provides the full context and facts about oil sands development with concise, referenced information on its environmental impacts.

Publication Type: Reports, Backgrounders & Position Papers

Topic Area: Climate Change: Other Issues

Published: Jun 4, 2009

By: Jennifer Grant, Dan Woynillowicz, Simon Dyer

This slideshow identifies a growing body of oil sands “spin” from federal and Alberta politicians and the oil sands industry and counters them with the plain facts about oil sands impacts.

Publication Type: Briefing Notes, Summaries & Fact Sheets

Topic Area: Climate Change: Other Issues

Published: Jun 4, 2009

By: Pembina Institute et al.

Publication Type: Briefing Notes, Summaries & Fact Sheets

Topic Area: Climate Change: Other Issues

Published: Jun 4, 2009

By: Marlo Raynolds, Pembina Institute et al.

On June 2, 2009, leaders from the major U.S. and Canadian environmental and conservation organizations met outside Washington, D.C. to discuss solutions and areas for coordination. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss common climate, energy and natural areas conservation issues recognizing the integration of U.S. and Canadian economies and our mutual need for clean energy job creation.

Publication Type: Briefing Notes, Summaries & Fact Sheets

Topic Area: Climate Change: Other Issues

Published: May 6, 2009

By: Matt Horne, Karen Campbell

An assessment of the climate and energy commitments of B.C.'s three main parties.

Publication Type: Briefing Notes, Summaries & Fact Sheets

Topic Area: Climate Change: Other Issues

Published: Apr 20, 2009

By: Clare Demerse

Canada has a narrow window of opportunity to play a constructive role in this year’s pivotal UN climate negotiations. Committing to provide our "fair share" of the financing that poorer countries need would be a huge step in the right direction.

Publication Type: Reports, Backgrounders & Position Papers

Topic Area: Climate Change: Federal Action, Climate Change: Longer-term Targets, Climate Change: Other Issues

Published: Apr 20, 2009

By: Clare Demerse

Canada has a narrow window of opportunity to play a constructive role in this year’s pivotal UN climate negotiations. Committing to provide our "fair share" of the financing that poorer countries need would be a huge step in the right direction.

Publication Type: Letters & Formal Submissions, Presentations

Topic Area: Climate Change: Federal Action, Climate Change: Longer-term Targets, Climate Change: Other Issues

Published: Apr 20, 2009

By: Clare Demerse

Canada has a narrow window of opportunity to play a constructive role in this year’s pivotal UN climate negotiations. Committing to provide our "fair share" of the financing that poorer countries need would be a huge step in the right direction.

Publication Type: Briefing Notes, Summaries & Fact Sheets

Topic Area: Climate Change: Federal Action, Climate Change: Longer-term Targets, Climate Change: Other Issues

Published: Apr 13, 2009

By: Matt Horne, David Suzuki Foundation

The B.C. NDP election platform announced April 2009 eliminates the foundation of the existing B.C. climate plan without offering an equivalent or improved replacement.

Publication Type: Reports, Backgrounders & Position Papers

Topic Area: Climate Change: Other Issues