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Canada’s industrial carbon pricing system is a mess. Here’s how Carney can fix it

Clean Prosperity @cleanprosperity.bsky.social · 11d

Canada's carbon markets aren't working as they should, writes @aradwanski.bsky.social in @theglobeandmail.com.

But with reforms — tighter benchmarks, transparent trading, and carbon contracts — we could unlock billions in low-carbon investments.

More 👉 www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...

It was barely a system at all when he took office, but since then, the nationwide patchwork has only gotten patchier

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Clean Prosperity @cleanprosperity.bsky.social · 18d

Catch Clean Prosperity's Adam Sweet discussing how Canada can strengthen its carbon markets at the Carbon Capture Canada conference today in Edmonton. 🌱

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Changes to Alberta industrial carbon pricing leave the door open to a grand bargain - Clean Prosperity

Clean Prosperity @cleanprosperity.bsky.social · 25d

Today's announced changes to Alberta's industrial carbon pricing system "leave the door open to a long-awaited grand bargain between the provincial and federal governments on climate and energy policy," says our CEO Michael Bernstein.

Full statement 👇
cleanprosperity.ca/changes-to-a...

Clean Prosperity President and CEO Michael Bernstein made the following statement about changes to Alberta’s Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) Regulation, announced today by the Alb...

Clean Prosperity @cleanprosperity.bsky.social · 25d

Congratulations to @carbonremovers.bsky.social on the launch of its Carbon Console, Canada's first carbon removal dashboard!

Carbon removal could create 89,000 jobs and add more than $140 billion to Canada's economy by 2050.

🔗 Learn more and test out the console: carbonremoval.ca/canadas-firs...

Federal nation-building projects show promise, point to need for carbon market reform - Clean Prosperity

Clean Prosperity @cleanprosperity.bsky.social · Sep 11

“The first wave of projects announced today for fast-tracking signal that the federal government is taking positive steps towards making Canada into a diversified global energy powerhouse and growing the Canadian economy," says CEO Michael Bernstein.

🔗 Statement: cleanprosperity.ca/federal-nati...

Clean Prosperity President and CEO Michael Bernstein made the following statement in response to the federal government’s announcement today of the first nation-building projects set for fast-tracking...

Clean Prosperity @cleanprosperity.bsky.social · Sep 10

🇨🇦 Expanding nuclear power across Canada could drive prosperity, competitiveness, and emissions reductions for decades.

⚡Provinces must commit to electrification and coordinate deployment to build the case for new projects.

Read our new report 👇 CleanProsperity.ca/NuclearNationBuilding

Clean Prosperity @cleanprosperity.bsky.social · Sep 4

🇨🇦 Strong carbon markets can unlock major investments in Canada.

They can seed new sectors and create high-skill jobs. 👷‍♀️

And they can do so without additional investment of public money.

Build the low-carbon economy.

🔗 Read more: cleanprosperity.ca/MarketForce

OPPORTUNITY: Board Director for Clean Prosperity (Volunteer role)

Clean Prosperity @cleanprosperity.bsky.social · Aug 22

ICYMI: 🚨 New opportunity!

Clean Prosperity is seeking two new board directors.

This is an opportunity to contribute to our organization as we help Canada decarbonize and become a leader in the global low-carbon economy. 🍁

🔗Learn more and apply:

cleanprosperity.ca/jobs/opportu...

Clean Prosperity is seeking two new Board Directors for three-year terms.

Liebreich: The Pragmatic Climate Reset - Part I | BloombergNEF

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Clean Prosperity @cleanprosperity.bsky.social · Aug 18

Strong carbon markets are a cost-effective way to drive billions of dollars in investment in Canada. 🇨🇦

🔗 Learn more: cleanprosperity.ca/MarketForce

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Clean Prosperity @cleanprosperity.bsky.social · Aug 14

"Continuing to insist on technological purity and policies that drive up costs, especially for the poor and vulnerable, is not a viable plan," writes Michael Liebreich in BloombergNEF.

"What we need is a Pragmatic Climate Reset," he says.

🔗 Read more:

about.bnef.com/insights/cle...

As the tide on clean energy turns, Michael Liebreich makes a strong case for a pragmatic climate reset.

about.bnef.com

Clean Prosperity @cleanprosperity.bsky.social · Aug 11

⚡ New job opportunity! ⚡

Clean Prosperity is hiring a Manager, Alberta Government Relations. This is a newly created role at Clean Prosperity. It's an opportunity to have a major impact in shaping climate and energy policy in Alberta.

Learn more and apply: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/42...

Clean Prosperity hiring Manager, Alberta Government Relations in Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area | LinkedIn

Posted 8:27:11 PM. This role is an opportunity to have a major impact in shaping climate and energy policy in…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.

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Clean Prosperity @cleanprosperity.bsky.social · Aug 11

Hi Bruce -- renewable diesel is made with vegetable oils and low-carbon hydrogen.

Here's some more information about renewable diesel projects in Canada and how they are helping to reduce emissions:

www.cer-rec.gc.ca/en/data-anal...

CER – Market Snapshot: New Renewable Diesel Facilities Will Help Reduce Carbon Intensity of Fuels in Canada

Market Snapshot: New Renewable Diesel Facilities Will Help Reduce Carbon Intensity of Fuels in Canada

www.cer-rec.gc.ca

To strike a grand bargain, feds and provinces must hit reset on climate policy

Clean Prosperity @cleanprosperity.bsky.social · Aug 11

Read more about how Canada can strengthen its carbon markets to attract investments 💵 and jobs 🧑‍💼 👷‍♀️ :

cleanprosperity.ca/MarketForce

To help make Canada into an energy superpower, the federal and provincial governments should reset their relationship on climate policy. A new vision paper from Clean Prosperity explains how.

Canada Sets Sights on New Electricity Projects in Quest for Energy Growth

Clean Prosperity @cleanprosperity.bsky.social · Aug 11

Strengthening carbon markets will be key to getting low-carbon projects, like the Pathways Alliance carbon capture project, built in Canada, Energy Minister Tim Hodgson says. 🍁

"It's a priority for us," he told ‪@brianplatt.bsky.social‬ @bloomberg.com‬.

More 👇

www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Canada is likely to see major new electricity transmission projects on the east and west coasts as the government moves to increase energy production, the country’s natural resources minister said.

www.bloomberg.com

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Clean Prosperity @cleanprosperity.bsky.social · Aug 7

Canadian oil producer Imperial Oil has started producing renewable diesel at its Strathcona refinery, near Edmonton.

It's another example of how carbon markets are boosting investment in Canada.

Learn more 👉 cleanprosperity.ca/MarketForce

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Clean Prosperity @cleanprosperity.bsky.social · Jul 31

Our most recent newsletter highlighted:

- Canada 🇨🇦 could attract huge investments if feds and provinces work together to reform Canada’s carbon markets;

- Algoma Steel's first production from its low-carbon electric arc furnace;

- and more!

Subscribe here 👇 cleanprosperity.ca/newsletter/

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Job Opening: Operations Associate

Clean Prosperity @cleanprosperity.bsky.social · Jul 23

🚨 Job alert! 🚨

Clean Prosperity is hiring an Operations Associate. In this role, you will be a key member of our team and integral to our efforts to shape climate and energy policy in Canada.

🔗 Learn more and apply: cleanprosperity.ca/jobs/operati...

As our Operations Associate, you will be a key member of our team and will be integral to our efforts as we work to shape climate and energy policy in Canada.

To strike a grand bargain, feds and provinces must hit reset on climate policy

Clean Prosperity @cleanprosperity.bsky.social · Jul 17

Carbon markets could unlock at least $50 billion worth of new investments in strategic sectors of the Canadian economy. They could deliver big benefits at low cost to Canadians. 🇨🇦

Read more from our new vision paper: cleanprosperity.ca/to-strike-a-...

To help make Canada into an energy superpower, the federal and provincial governments should reset their relationship on climate policy. A new vision paper from Clean Prosperity explains how.

Clean Prosperity @cleanprosperity.bsky.social · Jul 16

Welcome Neil Dobson, Director, British Columbia, to the Clean Prosperity team!

Neil works at the intersection of public policy, the low-carbon economy, and climate strategy and has held roles in government, private sector, and nonprofits.

Read more 👇
cleanprosperity.ca/who-we-are/

To strike a grand bargain, feds and provinces must hit reset on climate policy

Clean Prosperity @cleanprosperity.bsky.social · Jul 15

Carbon markets could spur $50 billion worth of new investments in strategic sectors of Canada’s economy. They offer big benefits at low cost to Canadians.

Carbon markets are already driving 🇨🇦 companies to invest.

Learn more from our new report 👇
cleanprosperity.ca/MarketForce

To help make Canada into an energy superpower, the federal and provincial governments should reset their relationship on climate policy. A new vision paper from Clean Prosperity explains how.

To strike a grand bargain, feds and provinces must hit reset on climate policy

Clean Prosperity @cleanprosperity.bsky.social · Jul 15

🇨🇦 To make Canada an energy superpower, feds and provinces must hit reset on climate policy.

Cancel overlapping regulations and instead strengthen carbon markets.

🔗 Our new paper explains how: cleanprosperity.ca/MarketForce

To help make Canada into an energy superpower, the federal and provincial governments should reset their relationship on climate policy. A new vision paper from Clean Prosperity explains how.