HIRING part-time RESEARCH ASSISTANT to advance sustainable finance at the provincial level through research & public policies. Required: Minimum L2 JD student + fluent in French. Knowledge of the Civil Code of Québec is an asset. ccli.ubc.ca/wp-content/upl… Allard School of Law Carol Liao

New InfluenceMap Report Reveals Canadian Banks’ Fossil-Fuel Exposure Outpaces US, European Peers esgnews.com/new-influencem…

Want to accelerate climate action? Show people real-life benefits – POLITICO politico.eu/article/want-a…

On April 9, 2024, join us in Ottawa for a panel discussion on how technology can improve urban transportation. Panelists include Shauna Brail, Jean-Sébastien-Langelier and Catherine McKenney, and the discussion will be moderated by Rachel Samson. on-irpp.org/3TqatXk

Yesterday in The Hill Times: IRPP VP of research, Rachel Samson alongside Affordability Action Council members Yasmin Abraham and Lisa Rae on the persistence of inflation — and why central banks are ill-equipped to fight it alone. ow.ly/zSQ750QTC9E

This December article by Trevor Tombe and Jen Winter is very relevant right now. Carbon pricing is not to blame for Canada’s affordability challenges. In fact, carbon pricing rebates ease affordability pressures for most households. policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/dece…

💻Upcoming webinar on the recent special issue of International Environmental Agreements on “Supply-side climate policy: Emerging lessons and next steps” edited by Peter Newell and Angela Carter 🗓️ Thursday 16th May 🕒 15:00 - 16:30 BST 🖊️Register: bit.ly/suspolwebinar

⁦Shaimaa Yassin⁩ Making the case for lasting affordability in our housing and climate programs #buildingdecarbonization

#PlasticPollution is in the spotlight this #EarthDay! As global leaders gather in Ottawa for the #GlobalPlasticsTreaty, this is the chance for meaningful action to reduce the scourge of #plastics in our environment.

It is important that the voices of NGOs & civil society members are heard in policy discussions around climate change. This guide can help them explore the policy changes in corporate & financial services law that will support the transition to net-zero. ccli.ubc.ca/resource/a-jus…

Today, we’re launching a new series of the Policy Options podcast: Demystifying Community Housing! In this introductory episode, the IRPP’s Ricardo Montrose speaks with Yushu Zhu and Meg Holden of Simon Fraser University, who lead the production of the podcast series. options-po.li/3WnyOiG

Yes!!! Can we make t-shirts with that message?

.@ABetterOttawa .Mark Sutcliffe Let’s do this Ottawa!

Important new blog from Dale Beugin. Now let’s talk stranded assets and other financial risks of investing in LNG exports.

Opinion: How do I hate thee, PBO carbon-tax analysis? Let me count the ways /via The Globe and Mail theglobeandmail.com/business/comme…

🚨 New IISD Energy report explains how LNG expansion will impact Canada's climate targets. International Energy Agency, UN Environment Programme, & IPCC confirm—there should be no new oil & gas projects if governments are serious about limiting warming to 1.5°C. 👉 bit.ly/3yELYhb #ReEnergizingCanada

Ottawa has opportunity to create an effective energy retrofit program for low-income households: policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/june…

📣 Attention Indigenous Youth! ICA has support available—including our Youth Solidarity Fund! 🌱 It's intended for Indigenous Youth engaged in community organizing & supporting strategic campaigns around climate justice activism! 🔗indigenousclimateaction.com/programs/youth… #ICAYouth

Un TGV entre Montréal et Toronto oui merci!!!🥳

On #WorldSustainableTransportDay, let's talk about a challenge facing over four million Canadians: transportation in rural and remote communities. Here are three major problems - and their solutions: