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Julie Segal

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Climate finance + policy. @environmentaldefence.ca as Senior Manager, Climate Finance. @granthamlse.bsky.social as Visiting Fellow.

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Julie Segal @julieesegal.bsky.social · 10d

We'll discuss problems, solutions, progress, needs.

Julie Segal @julieesegal.bsky.social · 10d

Join us on September 29th for this conversation. Ten years ago on that day, @mark-carney.bsky.social made a speech to alert investors about the financial risks from climate change. The climate Tragedy is at eye level now, not a future horizon. Let's discuss!

www.tragedyofthehorizon.org

Julie Segal @julieesegal.bsky.social · Jun 11

New York is near to joining California in requiring climate-related disclosures (both climate risks and emissions data), starting in 2027/28. Parts of North America picking up slack.

Including requirements to make the reporting publicly accessible and financial penalties for non compliance.

Reposted by Julie Segal

Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · Jun 3

Kudos to the 100+ 🇨🇦 women leaders who signed #WomenLeadingonClimate’s letter calling on provincial securities regulators to stop delaying & move now on climate disclosure. It’s about more competitive, efficient and resilient markets. Sign & share! 💪 www.womenleadingonclimate.org/csa-letter-n...

CSA Letter News Release — Women Leading on Climate

www.womenleadingonclimate.org

Julie Segal @julieesegal.bsky.social · May 15

A new climate Transition Plan organization launched in Canada: Business Future Pathways.

Risk / emission disclosure is a start, but a transition plan is for action. In a sinking boat, counting the leaking holes isn't enough, plugging the holes is a necessary solution.

www.businessfuturepathways.ca

Home - Business Future Pathways Canada

Business Future Pathways provides practical, investor-endorsed, internationally aligned, and made-in-Canada guidance to help companies operationalize and report credible climate transition plans to gl...

www.businessfuturepathways.ca

Julie Segal @julieesegal.bsky.social · May 2

I won't analyze these on their merits here - Now you know what each political party 🟥 🟧 🟩 🟦🔵 in our new government proposes related to climate-aligned finance.

Julie Segal @julieesegal.bsky.social · May 2

🔵 Conservative Party: Nothing that I could find.

(Nor a Bluesky handle to tag!)

Julie Segal @julieesegal.bsky.social · May 2

🟦 Bloc Québécois @yfblanchet.bsky.social: 1) Introduce a climate-aligned finance bill. 2) Demand the federal pension plan divests from fossil fuels. 3) Demand the federal government doubles green bond issuance. 4) Advocate for federal tax incentives which make green RRSPs more advantageous.

Julie Segal @julieesegal.bsky.social · May 2

🟩 Green Party @elizabethemay.bsky.social: 1) Divest federal public investment funds from fossil fuels and require Crown corporations to do the same. 2) Mandate Canadian banks and pension funds to phase out fossil fuel investments and transition financing toward clean energy

Julie Segal @julieesegal.bsky.social · May 2

🟧 New Democratic Party @ndp.ca: 1) Stop big banks and industries from greenwashing their fossil fuel investments with a framework for climate accountability. 2) Require all federally regulated entities to have credible plans to meet Canada’s climate commitments and to meet those plans by law.

Julie Segal @julieesegal.bsky.social · May 2

🟥 Liberals @mark-carney.bsky.social: 1) Climate risk disclosure to better assess climate risks and opportunities, enable the development of transition plans, and help align capital towards a sustainable economy. 2) Finalize and implement sustainable investment guidelines by fall 2026.

Julie Segal @julieesegal.bsky.social · May 2

Canada's election is done. Here's what each party proposed for climate-related finance. In a minority government, parties all have a degree of influence, so knowing what each parties proposed.

See here:

Julie Segal @julieesegal.bsky.social · Apr 24

I laughed, reading this in reference to me (even though you mean it in reference to CSA).

Julie Segal @julieesegal.bsky.social · Apr 24

The securities regulators regressing on climate-related requirements will leave businesses less prepared, investors less informed, and Canada’s economy less competitive. Postponing requirements for businesses to prepare for climate change and align with positive climate action is not savvy.

Julie Segal @julieesegal.bsky.social · Apr 24

Global partners with stronger climate finance rules are becoming more important to our Canadian economy (you may have noticed... the U.S. picked a fight with Canada). Over 1,300 Canadian companies are covered by European sustainability reporting rules.

Julie Segal @julieesegal.bsky.social · Apr 24

Canadian provinces just decided that securities (i.e. publicly traded companies) don't have to think about how they affect/are affected by climate change. Bad call.

www.esgtoday.com/canadian-reg...

Canadian Regulators Hit Pause on Mandatory Climate Reporting Requirements - ESG Today

Canada’s securities regulators announced that they are pausing their work on the development on key sustainability reporting initiatives, including a new mandatory climate-related disclosure rule and ...

www.esgtoday.com

Julie Segal @julieesegal.bsky.social · Apr 16

I shared with @theglobeandmail.com: “All of Canada’s non-U.S. trade partners are advanced on sustainable finance policies – some with taxonomies, almost all with disclosures, almost all with 1.5-degree-aligned transition plans.” Canada has to meet that level.

www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...

On climate, will the real Mark Carney please stand up?

Climate change dominated Carney’s work in recent years, but it’s currently unclear whether his push to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy is on hold

www.theglobeandmail.com

Julie Segal @julieesegal.bsky.social · Apr 14

I spoke with @ledevoir.com @nationalobserver.com about finance and climate change, they noted that @mark-carney.bsky.social and myself both point to Canada as "lagging behind" global partners in setting rules. We need to fix this, I provided recommendations: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/04/09/n...

Canada is ‘lagging behind’ other countries on climate finance: Carney

Testifying before the Senate in May 2024, the prime minister advocated for a "transition planning requirement" for Canadian financial institutions to prepare for the shift to carbon neutrality.

www.nationalobserver.com

Julie Segal @julieesegal.bsky.social · Apr 14

J'ai parlé avec @ledevoir.com de la finance et du changement climatique. Ils ont noté que @mark-carney.bsky.social et moi-même avont dit que "le Canada est à la traîne" par rapport à nos partenaires mondiaux. On devons y remédier, j'ai conseillé des recommandations: www.ledevoir.com/environnemen...

Le Canada est «à la traîne» de la finance climatique, déplorait Carney en 2024

Avant d’être en politique, le banquier saluait le projet de loi S-243 sur la finance alignée sur le climat.

www.ledevoir.com

Julie Segal @julieesegal.bsky.social · Mar 27

One of the longest standing positions in Canada!!

Julie Segal @julieesegal.bsky.social · Mar 27

Most importantly: Since you just read the words “King” and “Canada” paired together - make sure you take a minute today to learn a new thing about Indigenous communities on this land. This is an especially good moment to turn your brain to learning about the history and future of Reconciliation.

Julie Segal @julieesegal.bsky.social · Mar 27

Receiving this medal from @senrosagalvez.bsky.social who has led many Canadian climate solutions is a particular honour!

Julie Segal @julieesegal.bsky.social · Mar 27

I’m hugely honoured to have been awarded a King Charles III Coronation Medal, awarded to people for having made exceptional contributions to Canada. Our country is super, and it’s such an honour to work with people to help make it even better.

Julie Segal @julieesegal.bsky.social · Mar 26

This @insurancebureau.bsky.social advertisement does not mention climate change when it laments that "extreme weather is getting worse in Canada".

Protecting Canadians means reducing emissions to prevent climate-caused damage, not only a payout when damage happens.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gx5p...

Protecting Your Tomorrow

YouTube video by insurancebureau

www.youtube.com

Julie Segal @julieesegal.bsky.social · Mar 20

Professionals working in climate research and policy jobs are among a limited group who must regularly google search, copy, and paste the degree sign symbol.

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