Study shows Canada can meet global-warming reduction targets while growing jobs and economy.

M. K. Jaccard and Associates reviewed the feasibility and cost of two levels of greenhouse gas emissions reduction in Canada for the David Suzuki Foundation and the Pembina Institute.

Full text of the presentation by Matthew Bramley to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, October 29, 2009 concerning Bill C-311, the federal Climate Change Accountability Act.

The final report of the Young Leaders' Summit on Northern Climate Change outlines the work done at the summit, the final declaration of the participants, and their plans for action.

Joint statement from an industry–environmental organization partnership that outlines the key elements for an effective Canadian cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emissions.

The declaration from the August 2009 Young Leaders' Summit on Northern Climate Change highlights four areas of concern about the progress of climate change issues and upcoming negotiations and concludes with a call for action..

A joint letter signed by 14 major Canadian environmental groups, including WWF-Canada, the David Suzuki Foundation and the Pembina Institute, calls for the Minister to strengthen the proposed system for granting credits for carbon offsets.

The Pembina Institute provided comments on the Government of Canada's proposed offset system.

This report provides a summary of current climate plans and emission reduction measures for Canada's four largest provinces.

EnCana's proposed Cabin Gas Plant in northeast British Columbia would emit over two million tonnes of greenhouse gases per year. This would represent a 3.27% increase relative to British Columbia's 2006 emissions — at a time when the province needs to achieve significant emissions reductions. EnCana is seeking an Environmental Assessment Certificate to build the Cabin Gas Plant without indicating how the project fits into a low-carbon future for the province. The Pembina Institute is calling on the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office to ensure that the greenhouse gas emissions associated with this project are fully considered in the environmental assessment.

Purchasing Carbon Offsets: A Guide for Canadian Consumers, Businesses, and Organizations is a guide for Canadians seeking to offset climate-altering emissions from air travel or other activities. The guide provides general information on offsets, as well as a comparative ranking of 20 offset vendors from Canada and around the world. The ranking is based on criteria established by staff from the Pembina Institute and the David Suzuki Foundation, and is a joint publication.

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.

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".

The Oil Sands Myths guide provides concise, referenced information on oil sands environmental impacts and management. An overview slide show is also available.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.