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The LeDrew Three Minute Interview
Gas May Be Cheaper… But The Carbon Tax Is Not Gone…And Carney Will be adding NEW TAXES!

The LeDrew Three Minute Interview

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 3:48


Everyone is cheering that the price of gas has taken a big drop with the PAUSE on the carbon tax. And while Carney is talking about the consumer carbon tax being gone - he is talking about leaving the industrial carbon tax intact. If industry ends up paying more for pollution - who do you think is going to pay for it? Dan McTeague is a former Liberal MP - and energy industry expert - and he knows exactly how this is going to make your life more expensive. He joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss this for Three Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today with Claire Byrne
IFA President Francie Gorman on carbon tax, beef and milk prices and Mercosur

Today with Claire Byrne

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 17:31


The Food Professor
Live from SIAL Show in Toronto: Canada's Post-Election Food Policy, Trade Barriers & Exports and guest Martin Lavoie, President & CEO of Groupe Export Agroalimentaire Québec

The Food Professor

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 59:38


n Season 5 of The Food Professor Podcast, Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois take listeners inside the bustling SIAL Food Innovation Show in Toronto, bringing fresh insights on global food trends and the shifting dynamics of agri-food trade. The episode kicks off with their live reflections on the show floor, surrounded by global exhibitors from Brazil, Peru, Jamaica, and Italy. They note a growing demand for diverse flavors and ethnic cuisines, as well as a strategic pivot by companies to balance foodservice and retail sales post-pandemic.Sylvain highlights how COVID reshaped supply chains, pushing businesses to avoid overreliance on single sectors and prompting innovations that blur lines between restaurant and retail offerings. They discuss ongoing tariff challenges, food inflation stabilizing, and the complex impact of retaliatory tariffs on Canadian importers and exporters.Shifting gears, the duo analyze Canada's post-election political landscape, unpacking what Mark Carney's new government could mean for agri-food policy, carbon taxation, and Canada's trade relationships with the U.S. and Mexico. They speculate about potential reforms to supply management and agri-stability programs, while exploring Western Canadian frustrations over political representation and federal agricultural policy.The second half features an exclusive interview with Martin Lavoie, President & CEO of Groupe Export Agroalimentaire Québec-Canada, Canada's largest agri-food export association. Martin shares how his organization supports over 450 Quebec food exporters through trade shows, market intelligence, and export services. He explains how diversification strategies are evolving amid global tariff volatility, why intra-Canada trade holds untapped potential, and how government procurement could boost domestic food producers.Martin also addresses the challenges of breaking into international markets like Europe, where food economies remain hyper-local, while noting rising demand in Asia and Mexico. He underscores the importance of reducing interprovincial trade barriers to unlock growth and reveals the criteria behind Group Export's annual Export Gala awards.Wrapping up, Michael and Sylvain reflect on Michael Medline's upcoming retirement from Sobeys, discussing his leadership legacy and impact on the grocer's national growth and industry advocacy. They also celebrate T&T's continued U.S. expansion and the launch of Loblaws' Maxi stores outside Quebec.Tune in for expert insights on the evolving agri-food export landscape, retail's competitive shifts, and the policies shaping Canada's food industry future. The Food Professor #podcast is presented by Caddle. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

Rebel News +
SHEILA GUNN REID | Carney's Carbon Tax Carnival: A Fiscal Fantasy Straight from the WEF Playbook

Rebel News +

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 50:44


The Rebel News podcasts features free audio-only versions of select RebelNews+ content and other Rebel News long-form videos, livestreams, and interviews. Monday to Friday enjoy the audio version of Ezra Levant's daily TV-style show, The Ezra Levant Show, where Ezra gives you his contrarian and conservative take on free speech, politics, and foreign policy through in-depth commentary and interviews. Wednesday evenings you can listen to the audio version of The Gunn Show with Sheila Gunn Reid the Chief Reporter of Rebel News. Sheila brings a western sensibility to Canadian news. With one foot in the oil patch and one foot in agriculture, Sheila challenges mainstream media narratives and stands up for Albertans. If you want to watch the video versions of these podcasts, make sure to begin your free RebelNewsPlus trial by subscribing at http://www.RebelNewsPlus.com

The Food Professor
Canada's Missing Agri-Food Election Agenda, RoundUp for Roundup and Jake Karls, Co-Founder & Chief Rainmaker, Mid-Day Squares

The Food Professor

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 54:02


In Season 5, Episode 33 of The Food Professor Podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois deliver a dynamic episode split between urgent food policy news and an in-depth interview with Jake Karls, Co-Founder and Chief Rainmaker of the powerhouse better-for-you brand Mid-Day Squares.Kicking off with the news segment, Sylvain and Michael break down Canada's approaching election and the glaring lack of meaningful agricultural policy across party platforms. While the NDP pushes for price freezes and a windfall tax on grocers, the Liberals and Conservatives offer little in the way of innovation or supply chain resilience. The hosts also tackle the impact of Ottawa's retaliatory tariffs, which drive food inflation and force Canadian grocers to de-Americanize sourcing. This effort comes with significant costs to consumers. They also discuss the potential discontinuation of the glyphosate-based herbicide Roundup and the increasing scrutiny of petroleum-based food dyes like Red #40, calling science and public perception into question.The second half features an electrifying interview with Jake Karls, who updates listeners on Mid-Day Squares' journey since his last appearance. From humble condo kitchens beginning to producing over 130,000 chocolate bars daily, Jake shares how building an in-house manufacturing facility—rather than relying on co-packers—enabled product consistency, brand authenticity, and rapid scaling. He dives into the challenges of being a media-first company, the evolution of its storytelling strategy, and its pivot into new product categories beyond chocolate.Jake opens up about battling cocoa price surges, securing supply chains, and staying BRC-certified. He also previews Mid-Day Squares' upcoming expansion to triple output capacity, pushing the brand toward $225 million in potential revenue. The conversation closes on a powerful note about the importance of storytelling in entrepreneurship and building brand trust at scale.Whether you're a CPG entrepreneur, policy wonk, or retail trend-watcher, this episode offers an unfiltered look at macro-level food system dynamics and the bold entrepreneurial journey reshaping the snack aisle across North America. The Food Professor #podcast is presented by Caddle. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

The Evan Bray Show
The Evan Bray Show - Franco Terrazzano - April 21st, 2025

The Evan Bray Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 14:35


A new book out ahead of the federal election is exploring the history and legacy of the infamous Canadian carbon tax. Franco Terrazzano, federal director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation and author of Axing the Tax: the Rise and Fall of Canada's Carbon Tax, joins Evan to talk more about his new book.

Doug Casey's Take
Special Guest Maxime Bernier: A Fight for Canada's Future

Doug Casey's Take

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 57:56


Special Guest: Maxime Bernier: A Fight for Canada's Future In this episode, the hosts are joined by Maxime Bernier, a candidate for Prime Minister in Canada, representing the People's Party. The conversation delves into Canada's current political landscape, focusing on issues such as mass immigration, economic policies, and the need for a new conservative movement. Burner discusses his party's platform, the challenges of running a populist campaign in a left-leaning media environment, and his optimism for the future of Canada. The hosts reflect on the importance of supporting principled leaders and the impact of political engagement. 00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement 00:33 Maxime Bernier's Campaign and Electoral Landscape 01:36 Mass Immigration and Its Impact on Canada 05:23 Political Parties and Immigration Policies 09:07 Separatist Movements in Canada 11:27 Economic Policies and Free Market Principles 14:16 Challenges and Future of the People's Party 23:12 Federal vs. Provincial Powers and Economic Union 31:37 Challenges in Wealth Creation 33:02 Balancing the Budget 35:40 Corporate Welfare and Subsidies 36:20 Environmental Policies and Carbon Tax 38:10 Building the People's Party 39:51 Philosophical Foundations 43:54 Youth Engagement and Future Prospects 47:36 Voting and Political Landscape 52:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Nessin Around
Episode 170 - Carbon Tax, Fyre Fest, Masters and Psychos

Nessin Around

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 33:21


My reel about carbon tax rips as Fyre 2 somehow is a thing and Rory wins the Masters

Real Talk
Who Killed the Carbon Tax?

Real Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 89:30


Pretty much everybody agrees: the consumer carbon tax is dead in Canada. Mark Carney's getting credit for it in the polls, which has to drive Pierre Poilievre crazy. After all, he's the one who's promised to "Axe the Tax" for the past two years. In this episode, two of Canada's most credible voices on the matter debate: Who ultimately killed the carbon tax?  3:30 | Shannon Phillips and Ken Boessenkool dig into the carbon tax, the UCP "CorruptCare" scandal, low oil prices and the Alberta budget, Mark Carney and China, Pierre Poilievre and crowd sizes, and the inevitable fate of the federal NDP.  MAKE BETTER POLICY: https://mbpolicy.com/ 1:12:20 | Jespo tells us about the time then-MP Kerry Diotte blew him up on Twitter at 3am.  1:22:00 | Nesen says Pierre better get serious about policy, AJ says Jespo's out to lunch on "grey areas," Ms. B has a hot take on The Great One, Cam has an axe to grind with Max Fawcett, and Brandon paints a picture of a sovereign Alberta. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!  FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com  When you visit the DQs in Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, and Baseline Road, be sure to tell 'em Real Talk sent you!  SUPPORT THE FULL HOUSE LOTTERY TODAY! https://fullhouse.ca/ REGISTER FOR THE REAL TALK GOLF CLASSIC: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/real-ta... JOIN US APRIL 12 at the ICCHANGE GALA: https://www.icchange.ca/2025gala FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

The Decibel
What happened to the ‘carbon tax election'?

The Decibel

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 24:06


For years, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has been framing the federal race as a “carbon tax election.” But then Mark Carney became the Liberal Leader and Prime Minister and “axed the tax” for him, setting the consumer carbon price to zero.Now, Poilievre is targeting another federal carbon tax – the one on the industry's largest emitters. It's part of a broader shift in this election toward energy sovereignty. Against the backdrop of U.S. President Donald Trump's ongoing threats to Canada's economy, there's been a surge in public and political support for domestic oil and gas projects.Today, The Globe's Adam Radwanski, a columnist who covers climate policy, is on the show. He'll walk us through the ongoing political fight over carbon pricing, why we're suddenly seeing more support for pipelines, and the cost of slowing Canada's efforts against climate change.Questions? Comments? Ideas? E-mail us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

The Curious Task
What Happened To The Carbon Tax? - Franco Terrazzano

The Curious Task

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 50:44


Matt speaks with Franco Terrazzano about the carbon tax within the broader context of government spending, taxation, and fiscal responsibility in Canada. They discuss the impact of high government debt, the role of the federal budget, and the long-term consequences of deficit spending. Terrazzano critiques the federal carbon tax, arguing that it places an unnecessary burden on Canadians while failing to achieve its intended environmental goals, and points to some glaring instances of hypocrisy on the part of its supporters. References Axing the Tax: 100 Simple and Painless Ways to Save Money on Your Taxes by Franco Terrazzano https://a.co/d/azlHzK6  "Carbon tax costs average Ontario family $627 this year" by Franco Terrazzano (Canadian Taxpayers Federation) https://www.taxpayer.com/newsroom/carbon-tax-costs-average-ontario-family-627-this-year "PBO confirms carbon tax costs more than rebates" by Franco Terrazzano (Canadian Taxpayers Federation) https://www.taxpayer.com/newsroom/pbo-confirms-carbon-tax-costs-more-than-rebates "Carbon tax bureaucracy costs taxpayers $800 million" by Franco Terrazzano (Canadian Taxpayers Federation) https://www.taxpayer.com/newsroom/carbon-tax-bureaucracy-costs-taxpayers-800-million   "Cut taxes and government spending to combat inflation" by Franco Terrazzano (EnergyNow) https://energynow.ca/2022/02/news-release-cut-taxes-and-government-spending-to-combat-inflation Thanks to Our Patrons Including Kris Rondolo, Amy Willis, and Christopher McDonald. To support the podcast, visit: https://patreon.com/curioustask

The Blendr Report
Trump Ends Globalism, Poilievre Cuts Candidates, and Carney's Carbon Tax Con | Blendr Report EP102

The Blendr Report

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 64:29


Help support Blendr News and independent media by picking up a "Death by Taxes" hoodie:blendrnews.com-Get original articles, extended podcasts, and direct access to Blendr News on our Substack Channel: blendrnews.substack.com-This episode is brought to you by The Tallowed Truth. Use promo code "Blendr" for 15% off:www.thetallowedtruth.com/blendr-In this episode of "The Blendr Report," Jonathan and Liam discuss:0:00 Intro0:39 Trump Ends Globalism3:00 How Will Mark Carney React to the End of Globalism?6:00 What Does the End of Globalism Look Like?11:21 Canada's Place in a Post-Globalism World14:27 Carney and Poilievre Drop Candidates Deemed Liabilities17:06 Would We Ever Run for Political Office?19:18 Liberal Party Planning “Bombshells” Against Conservatives21:52 Paul Chiang's Liberal Replacement is Another CCP Loyalist24:00 Voter Intimidation by CCP in Markham-Unionville26:03 Toronto's Role in the Global Fentanyl Trade28:20 Canadian Politicians Are Allowing Crime to Flourish31:52 Government's Ability to Manipulate Perception33:59 Sam Cooper is a Canadian Hero35:55 Freedom Convoy vs. Palestine Protests44:32 How Radical Movements Manipulate the Public46:36 Jagmeet Singh Turned the Election Into a Circus53:55 The Carbon Tax Con: Gaslighting a Nation58:20 Mark Carney's Climate Profiteering-Follow BLENDR News:Twitter - @BlendrNewsInstagram - @blendr.report TikTok - @blendrnews-Follow Jonathan:Instagram - @itsjonathanharveyTikTok - @itsjonathanharvey-Follow Liam:Instagram - @liam.out.loudTwitter - @liam_out_loudYouTube - @liam-out-loud

The Wise Old Owl Podcast
The Liberal Government Reverse the Carbon Tax! #Gaslighting101

The Wise Old Owl Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 5:45


The April 1st carbon tax reversal by the Canadian federal government is an example of gaslighting 101. After years of defending the carbon tax, Liberal MPs are now celebrating its cancellation. But were they lying then, or are they lying now? This week, Vince dives into the hypocrisy behind the policy flip, the impact on Canadian families, and how this move undermines trust in government and climate action. From broken promises to soaring energy prices, the political fallout of this decision is undeniable.For more information, be sure to visit https://www.owlmortgage.ca/ & https://wealthbuilders.realpm.ca/

CBC News: World at Six
Eve of tariffs, Quebec language law, carbon tax gone, and more

CBC News: World at Six

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 27:06


The White House says President Donald Trump is with his team – making final decisions on which countries to tariff and how high those tariffs will be. The actual announcement will come on Wednesday afternoon. Some senators are hoping to get the tariffs against Canada blocked – they are arguing the fentanyl crisis is not being fueled at Canada's border.And: An annual U.S. list of global trade irritants – now includes Quebec's language laws as a barrier to American businesses. The list also says Canada's plan to reduce the use of plastics is a hurdle.Also: The federal consumer carbon tax is essentially gone. The rate has been set at zero. The tax had been a major issue the conservatives were planning to use against the Liberals during this election. How do the elimination of the tax, and the rebate people were receiving, affect consumers?Plus: The Conservative leader talks “biological clocks”, Myanmar's junta is being accused of blocking international aid to the earthquake zone, Premier Danielle Smith defends recent trips to the United States, and more.

BC Today from CBC Radio British Columbia
B.C. consumer carbon tax scrapped

BC Today from CBC Radio British Columbia

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 31:46


B.C.'s NDP government has repealed the consumer carbon tax after a marathon debate in the legislature. B.C. Premier David Eby says the price at the pumps should drop by 17 cents. Will it happen? Economist Ross Hickey joins the show to talk about it.

Mornings with Simi
View From Victoria: Say Goodbye to the Provincial carbon tax

Mornings with Simi

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 14:05


View From Victoria: Say Goodbye to the Provincial carbon tax Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mornings with Simi
How will removing BC's carbon tax affect our climate solutions?

Mornings with Simi

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 10:28


How will removing BC's carbon tax affect our climate solutions? Guest: Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mornings with Simi
Full Show: Removing the carbon tax, Fixing the health authority & Sparking life on earth

Mornings with Simi

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 54:25


How will removing BC's carbon tax affect our climate solutions? Guest: Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions Why is BC reviewing health authority spending? Guest: Josie Osborne, BC's Minister of Health Could tiny sparks in mist have sparked life on Earth? Guest: Dr. Richard Zare, Marguerite Blake Wilbur Professor of Natural Science and Professor of Chemistry at Stanford University Are there issues with BC's carbon emission reporting? Guest: Jeremy Valeriote, Interim Leader of the BC Greens and MLA for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky 23andMe's Data is for Sale. How concerned should users be? Guest: Vass Bednar, Executive Director, Master of Public Policy Program, McMaster University How did April Fools' Day become a thing? Guest: Dr. Angus Gillespie, Folklorist and Professor of American Studies at Rutgers University–New Brunswick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Today from CBC Radio British Columbia
B.C. repealing consumer carbon tax

BC Today from CBC Radio British Columbia

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 21:37


The B.C. government is racing to pass legislation repealing its consumer carbon tax. Premier David Eby is speaking live in Victoria. Following the press conference, we ask viewers about the move to remove the tax.

What On Earth
BONUS: Election time! Let's talk about that other carbon tax

What On Earth

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 13:12


Carbon pricing is a climate solution, but also a political football. Now that an election is underway and the consumer carbon tax has been scrapped, could the federal industrial price on carbon be the next wedge issue? Kate Ervine from Halifax's Saint Mary's University helps us go beyond slogans like “axe the tax” to understand what you should know about the industrial price on carbon.

Mornings with Simi
View From Victoria: Gas prices and the carbon tax

Mornings with Simi

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 12:57


View From Victoria: Gas prices and the carbon tax Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mornings with Simi
Should BC be axing its carbon tax?

Mornings with Simi

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 8:35


Should BC be axing its carbon tax? Guest: Dr. Kathryn Harrison, Professor of Political Science at the University of British Columbia who Specializes in Carbon Tax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mornings with Simi
View From Victoria: Will cutting carbon tax save you money?

Mornings with Simi

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 15:02


View From Victoria: Will cutting carbon tax save you money? Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mornings with Simi
Full Show: Carbon tax cuts, Too much government power & Imaginary friends

Mornings with Simi

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 46:43


Should BC be axing its carbon tax? Guest: Dr. Kathryn Harrison, Professor of Political Science at the University of British Columbia who Specializes in Carbon Tax Is BC's tariff response bill giving the government too much power? Guest: Hamish Telford, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of the Fraser Valley Why do kids have imaginary friends? Guest: Tracy Gleason, Professor of Psychology at Wellesley College and Primary Investigator at Wellesley's Imaginary Lab Is Buying Canadian too expensive for Gen Z? Guest: Tu Nguyen, Economist and director of Environment Social and Governance and RSM Canada Why is safer supply leading to more opioid overdoses? Guest: Mark Haden, Adjunct Professor at the University of British Columbia School of Population and Public Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Energy Policy Now
Bridging the Partisan Climate Divide

Energy Policy Now

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 47:00


Former Republican U.S. congressman Bob Inglis offers a conservative perspective on climate solutions in discussion with Penn climatologist Michael Mann. --- Politically conservative and concerned about climate change? In this special episode of the Energy Policy Now podcast, Penn climatologist Michael Mann talks with Bob Inglis, former Republican Congressman from South Carolina and current executive director of RepublicEN.org, about bridging the partisan climate divide. In a wide-ranging conversation recorded live during Energy Week at Penn 2025 at the University of Pennsylvania, Mann and Inglis discuss a conservative view on climate change, how conservative messaging on climate has evolved over time, and how common solutions might be found in an era of partisan climate divide. Inglis also offers his view on carbon pricing and strategies to reign in carbon emissions in the U.S. The conversation is moderated by Sanya Carley, faculty director of the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy. Bob Inglis is a former U.S. representative for South Carolina’s 4th congressional district. He is the executive director of RepublicanEn.org at George Mason University. Michael Mann is director of the Center for Science, Sustainability and the Media at the University of Pennsylvania. Sanya Carley is the Mark Alan Hughes faculty director of the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy. Important note on the conversation: Due to a technical problem, the first two minutes of Bob Inglis’ conversation are difficult to hear (from 5:40 to 7:40). We’ve transcribed those two minutes in the show notes, below, to make it easier to follow along. A full transcript of this and all Energy Policy Now podcasts is available on the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy website. Bob Inglis (5:40): Yeah, so for my first six years in Congress I said that climate change is nonsense. All I knew was that Al Gore was for it. And as much as I represented Greenville-Spartanburg South Carolina, that was the end of the inquiry. Okay, pretty ignorant. But that’s the way it was my first six years. Out of Congress six years, as you just heard, doing commercial real estate law again and then, had the opportunity to run for the same seat again before, our son had just turned 18, so he was voting for the first time, and he came to me and he said, dad, I’ll vote for you. But you’re going to clean up your act on the environment. His four sisters agreed, his mother agreed. New constituency, you know. So you got to respond to those people who can change the locks on the doors to your house, you know. So, very important to respond to these people. And so that was step one of a three step metamorphosis. Step two was going to Antarctica with the [House of Representatives] Science Committee and seeing the evidence in the iceberg drillings. Step three was another Science Committee trip and, um, really a spiritual awakening which seems improbable, right, on a godless Science Committee trip, because we all know that all scientists are godless. Right? Well, apparently not. Because this Aussie climate scientist was showing me the glories of the Great Barrier Reef. I could see he was worshipping God in what he was showing me. You know, St. Francis of Assisi supposedly said “preach the gospel at all times. If necessary use words.” So Scott Heron, this Aussie climate scientist who’s now become a very dear friend was doing that. I could see it in his eyes, it was written all over his face. It was in his excitement about what he was showing me. He was clearly worshipping God. So I knew we shared a world view. Forty words were spoken. Related Content How Identity Politics Shape U.S. Energy Policy https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/commentary/podcast/how-identity-politics-shape-u-s-energy-policy/ Climate Action in the Age of Great Power Rivalry: What Geopolitics Means for Climate https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/research/publications/climate-action-in-the-age-of-great-power-rivalry-what-geopolitics-means-for-the-climate/ Energy Policy Now is produced by The Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the University of Pennsylvania. For all things energy policy, visit kleinmanenergy.upenn.eduSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Comment with Anthony Furey
We're still being deceived about the carbon tax

Full Comment with Anthony Furey

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 46:09


It's finally dead… or is it? New Liberal Leader Mark Carney reduced the carbon-tax rate to zero before calling an election, but as Franco Terrazzano tells Brian, there are still questions about what Canadians will pay. Terrazzano, federal director of the Canadian Taxpayers' Federation, is author of the new book Axing the Tax. He discusses how the federal Liberal government snuck in the carbon tax and managed to convince everyone (even Conservatives!) that it was popular, effective and affordable — until a new Tory leader, Pierre Poilievre, exposed the lie. Now Carney wants a tougher business carbon tax claiming it's necessary not for the environment, but for trade. And again, Terrazzano says, Liberals are hiding the truth about what it will really cost us all. (Recorded March 20, 2025) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rebel News +
SHEILA GUNN REID | Carney's Carbon Tax Shell Game: Hiding Costs from Consumers

Rebel News +

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 42:03


The Rebel News podcasts features free audio-only versions of select RebelNews+ content and other Rebel News long-form videos, livestreams, and interviews. Monday to Friday enjoy the audio version of Ezra Levant's daily TV-style show, The Ezra Levant Show, where Ezra gives you his contrarian and conservative take on free speech, politics, and foreign policy through in-depth commentary and interviews. Wednesday evenings you can listen to the audio version of The Gunn Show with Sheila Gunn Reid the Chief Reporter of Rebel News. Sheila brings a western sensibility to Canadian news. With one foot in the oil patch and one foot in agriculture, Sheila challenges mainstream media narratives and stands up for Albertans. If you want to watch the video versions of these podcasts, make sure to begin your free RebelNewsPlus trial by subscribing at http://www.RebelNewsPlus.com

Hotel Pacifico
"More to be Desired" with Áʼa꞉líya Warbus

Hotel Pacifico

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 82:14


Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 

The Richie Baloney Show!
Pierre Poilievre On Mark Carney's Carbon Tax Deception

The Richie Baloney Show!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 4:15


Pierre Poilievre RIPS Mark Carney's Carbon Tax DeceptionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radio-baloney-the-richie-baloney-show--4036781/support.

The Elev8 Podcast
#408 - MORE Documents EXPOSE Brookfield's DEEP TIES with CCP Linked Assets

The Elev8 Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 16:58


A new article has dropped from the Bureau exposing documents showing how close Brookfield has gotten to the CCP and by relation how entrenched Carney has become in the Chinese financial sceneSend a one-time contribution to the show - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XARF5X38AMZULListen to our Podcast on the go: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elev8podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elev8podcast X: https://twitter.com/TheElev8Podcast0:00 - Intro2:05 - Brookfield's Deep Ties to Beijing12:45 - Did Carney Really Remove the Carbon Tax?

Ontario Today Phone-Ins from CBC Radio
Scrapping the consumer carbon tax...What difference does it make for you?

Ontario Today Phone-Ins from CBC Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 51:34


You weigh in after the federal Liberals scrapped carbon pricing on consumers. We also hear from Aaron Cosbey, senior associate with the International Institute for Sustainable Development, for his insights into carbon pricing.

The Lynda Steele Show
The Agenda - Can BC afford the repeal of the carbon tax?

The Lynda Steele Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 18:39


The Agenda - Can BC afford the repeal of the carbon tax? Guest: Moe Sihota - former B.C NDP Cabinet Minister Guest: Mary Polak - former B.C Liberal Cabinet Minister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Today from CBC Radio British Columbia
Carbon tax, inflation and B.C. Hydro rates

BC Today from CBC Radio British Columbia

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 23:51


Statistics Canada has revealed inflation accelerated to 2.6 per cent across Canada following the federal tax break. Meanwhile, the federal government is scrapping the consumer carbon tax and the province is hiking B.C. Hydro rates. We ask viewers about their cost of living situations as Concordia University professor Moshe Lander joins the show to provide context.

Rebel News +
REBEL ROUNDUP | Poilievre's carbon tax plan, Carney in Europe, McGregor's mass migration warning

Rebel News +

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 71:01


Today, we're looking at Pierre Poilievre announcing a Conservative-led government would entirely scrap the carbon tax altogether, taking it a step further than the Liberals who have recently been attempting to reverse course on their signature policy — without removing it fully. Plus, Canada's new prime minister, Mark Carney, is in Europe where he's visiting allies and trying to drum up support to counter U.S. President Donald Trump. And finally, UFC star Conor McGregor visited the White House today for a meeting with Trump, speaking to reporters beforehand where he warned Ireland is facing a dire threat from mass migration as the country has seen local residents effectively replaced in some small towns and villages.

CBC News: World at Six
Carney in Europe, Poilievre on carbon tax, COVID-19 and schools, and more

CBC News: World at Six

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 25:57


Mark Carney is on his first international trip since becoming Canada's prime minister.He's in Europe – trying to shore up support as Canada looks for new trading partners and stronger diplomatic backing for any battles with the U.S. He's also working to appeal to Canadian voters – with an election expected any day now.And: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says he would cancel the industrial carbon pricing put in by the Liberal government, and instead reward heavy industries that make products with lower emissions. He says the approach should be carrot, and not stick.Also: What did they learn? Five years after the COVID-19 lockdowns started, we talk to families about how their children were affected. Down: reading and math scores. Up: anxiety and absenteeism.Plus: Mapping the waters of the Antarctic, charities in Canada are being hurt by tariffs, and more.

Power and Politics
Poilievre doubles down on carbon tax attacks

Power and Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 55:26


With the consumer carbon tax set to be lifted in April, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre promised Monday that he'd also remove the industrial carbon price on heavy emitters. Liberal Innovation Minister Anita Anand and Agriculture Minister Kody Blois defend the policy, and the Power Panel discusses whether Poilievre needs to pivot. Plus, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew reacts to police identifying the second set of remains found in a landfill search as Marcedes Myran. 

The Lynda Steele Show
Prime Minister Mark Carney eliminates the Carbon Tax, The Week that was in B.C. Politics, and Alaska senator threatens to prevent cruise ship stops in B.C

The Lynda Steele Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 39:15


Mark Carney eliminates the federal consumer carbon tax on 1st day as Prime Minister GUEST: David Akin, Global News Chief Political Correspondent The Week That Was in Politics GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Two can play this game”: Alaska senator threatens to prevent cruise ship stops in B.C GUEST: Barry Penner, legal advisor for the Cruise Lines International Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CP Newswatch: Canada's Top Stories
Carney sworn in, removes consumer carbon tax, measles warning in Calgary

CP Newswatch: Canada's Top Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 4:14


For the latest and most important news of the day | https://www.thecanadianpressnews.ca To watch daily news videos, follow us on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@CdnPress The Canadian Press on X (formerly Twitter) | https://twitter.com/CdnPressNews The Canadian Press on LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/showcase/98791543

The Lynda Steele Show
B.C Premier David Eby talks tariffs, Columbia River treaty, and carbon tax

The Lynda Steele Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 40:15


B.C Premier David Eby talks tariffs, Columbia River treaty, and carbon tax GUEST: David Eby, Premier of B.C Why are kids' extra-curricular activities increasingly for the well-off?  Fingerprint registration required for Canadians visiting U.S for over 30 days GUEST: Richard Kurland, Immigration lawyer and policy analyst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CP Newswatch: Canada's Top Stories
Canada's new PM; carbon tax dead; Germany backs Canadian soverignty.

CP Newswatch: Canada's Top Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 4:13


For the latest and most important news of the day | https://www.thecanadianpressnews.ca To watch daily news videos, follow us on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@CdnPress The Canadian Press on X (formerly Twitter) | https://twitter.com/CdnPressNews The Canadian Press on LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/showcase/98791543

The Line
Farewell, Carbon Tax Trudeau. Our SEO will miss you.

The Line

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 90:22


In the latest episode of The Line Podcast, recorded on Carney Era Day 0, or March 14, 2025 on the old calendar, your hosts offer sincere welcome and best wishes to the new prime minister, and we're counting on all of you to not ruin this moment for us.Really. We can be nice sometimes.This episode of The Line Podcast is brought to you by Unsmoke Canada. Canada can be a global leader in reducing the harm caused by smoking, but it requires actionable steps, including giving adult smokers the information they need to choose potentially less harmful alternatives. Learn more at Unsmoke.ca.We have a purely housekeeping announcement to make first. The Line is changing how we release our podcasts. This shouldn't make a difference to audio listeners, but video viewers will notice alerts that we're going live when the episodes are about to be released. Please make sure you have our notifications turned on! Also, we are launching a revamped social media strategy. We have a bunch of new accounts set up, and you can find a list (with links) below. If you use these platforms, please give us a follow! Many of these platforms only become useful once we clear 50 or 100 followers, so we're counting on you all to put us over the top.Phew! Okay! Sorry. Anyway. Carney's in. We wish him well. We comment on his cabinet. Some surprises there. Also some signs that the PM plans on taking his party to the right, or at least back into the centre. Speaking of the right, we have some pretty tough talk for the CPC. You're losing this, guys. It's slipping away from you. This episode has also been brought to you by Forestry For The Future. Forestry supports 200,000 Canadians in hundreds of communities, generating $87 billion in annual revenues and $37 billion in exports — including $29 billion to the United States. It's also key to addressing some of our biggest challenges. We need an action plan for our forest sector and its employees, one that will help build the homes we need with Canadian wood, reduce the risk of wildfires and create more family-supporting jobs right here at home. To learn more about what forestry can do for Canada, visit ForestryForTheFuture.ca.We also spend some time on Justin Trudeau's legacy. The heavy lifting on that is going to be done by historians, but Matt goes full Munich Conference and demands to know why Trudeau didn't build more Hurricanes and Spitfires. They talk about how what Trudeau will be best remembered for looks pretty weird today, in an era of global upheaval. They also talk about some of the buzz around his scandals. We expect that won't go away for a while.They end up by recapping a bit of the Trump madness down south. Doug Ford tried to get tough. It didn't stick. Portugal makes an interesting decision. And we keep seeing some interesting signs of worry about Trump even from people quite close to the president. Matt proposes a strategy for fighting back, and Jen gives it an, ahem, unfortunate name. You'll have to listen. If we put it into the text box here, it would get flagged.All that, and more, in the latest episode of The Line Podcast. As always, like, subscribe and check us out at ReadTheLine.ca.New social accounts!FB: On The Line Podcast FB: The Line Podcast InstagramTikTokTwitterBlueSkyLinkedIn

The Elev8 Podcast
#401 - Liberals Completely ALIENATE Their Base on Carney's FIRST DAY. They're TOAST

The Elev8 Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 14:39


Mark Carney upsets the Liberal base by appointing Marco Mendocino as his chief of staff and looks to remove the consumer carbon tax which led to a lot of frustration from the left.Send a one-time contribution to the show - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XARF5X38AMZULListen to our Podcast on the go: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elev8podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elev8podcast X: https://twitter.com/TheElev8Podcast0:00 - Marco Mendocino Named as Chief of Staff7:00 - Guilbeault Says Removal of Carbon Tax is Starting10:50 - Conservative MP Calls out the Devastation of Carbon Tax14:00 - Danielle Smith Takes HARD Stand

The Morning Show
We're going to have a "Carbon Tax" election

The Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 10:36


Greg Brady spoke to Melissa Lantsman, Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition about the nomination of Mark Carney as Liberal leader and soon to be the next Prime Minister of Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lynda Steele Show
When will B.C's carbon tax end?

The Lynda Steele Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 7:41


When will B.C's carbon tax end? GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporte Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Daily Brief
What exactly is Carney's position on the carbon tax?

The Daily Brief

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 17:27


Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney said he wants to end the consumer carbon tax on April 1st but insists that a levy on industry would boost Canada's competitiveness. Ontario voters were treated to a fiery leaders' debate as competing parties traded barbs, with a particular focus on Premier Doug Ford's record. And Global Affairs Canada has another spending scandal with new data showing the department spent half a million dollars on decorative art. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rebel News +
SHEILA GUNN REID | Mark Carney proposes 'hidden carbon tax' plan that limits consumer choice

Rebel News +

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 50:10


The Rebel News podcasts features free audio-only versions of select RebelNews+ content and other Rebel News long-form videos, livestreams, and interviews. Monday to Friday enjoy the audio version of Ezra Levant's daily TV-style show, The Ezra Levant Show, where Ezra gives you his contrarian and conservative take on free speech, politics, and foreign policy through in-depth commentary and interviews. Wednesday evenings you can listen to the audio version of The Gunn Show with Sheila Gunn Reid the Chief Reporter of Rebel News. Sheila brings a western sensibility to Canadian news. With one foot in the oil patch and one foot in agriculture, Sheila challenges mainstream media narratives and stands up for Albertans. If you want to watch the video versions of these podcasts, make sure to begin your free RebelNewsPlus trial by subscribing at http://www.RebelNewsPlus.com

The Richard Syrett Show
Mark Carney's Carbon-Tax Con

The Richard Syrett Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 105:09


MONOLOGUE Mark Carney's Carbon-Tax Con NEWSMAKER Mark Carney to announce plan to kill consumer carbon price https://torontosun.com/news/national/mark-carney-to-announce-plan-to-kill-consumer-carbon-price  Dan McTeague – President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, longtime former Liberal MP https://www.affordableenergy.ca  OPEN LINES THE SOFA CINEFILE Nick Soter Reviews "Ground Hog Day" the 1993 Fantasy/Comedy starring Bill Murray and Andie McDowell THE LIMRIDDLER Private Desk Drawers  Island of coral with beaches of sand. Ivories dance as the fingers command. Access for doors And private desk drawers. Down under winner with wicked forehand. MONOLOGUE Trump's Tariffs and Canada's Self-Inflicted Wound NEWSMAKER What Led to Fatal American Airlines Plane and Army Helicopter Crash Over D.C.'s Potomac River? https://www.cbsnews.com/news/crash-reagan-national-airport-washington-dc/  https://www.wnd.com/2025/01/staffing-in-washington-air-traffic-control-center-under-scrutiny-after-fatal-crash/  John Gordon National political analyst and host of syndicated radio show, The Truth with John Gordon https://www.youtube.com/@JohnGordonTruth STEELHEADS TALK Mike Karafilidis - Commentator for the Brampton THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE! Liberal Leadership Front Runner, Mark Carney, Vows to Scrap Consumer Carbon Tax, But Will Anyone Trust Him to Actually do it? Greg Carrasco – Host of The Greg Carrasco Show, Saturday Mornings 8-11am on SAUGSA 960 AM LIMRIDDLE ANSWER AND WINNERS The Answer to this week's Limriddle was: Keys The first 5 to answer correctly were: 1. Michael Dibblee, Vancouver, British Columbia 2. Andrew Blair, Toronto, Ontario 3. Amy-Lou Hoo, East York, Ontario 4. Will McNair, Ottawa, Ontario 5. Warren Griffin, Kitchener, Ontario Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rebel News +
REBEL ROUNDUP | Trump tariffs tomorrow, Carney drops carbon tax, Premier Smith wants to work with US

Rebel News +

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 83:43


Today, we're looking at President Donald Trump's statement that tariffs on Canada and Mexico will come into place starting on February 1. With less than 24 hours to go, we'll look at what happens next. Plus, top Liberal leadership contender Mark Carney officially stated he'd drop the consumer carbon tax — a flagship policy of the Trudeau Liberals. But don't get too excited, Carney claimed it would just be 'big polluters' footing the bill instead. And finally, with a trade war potentially kicking off on Saturday, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling for cooler heads to prevail, encouraging Canada and the US to work together to build prosperity.

The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
Good Talk - Why Aren't Most of Freeland's Cabinet Colleagues Endorsing Her?

The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 52:27


Most cabinet ministers are endorsing an outsider not an insider. How damaging is this for Chrystia Freeland?

Speak Up For The Ocean Blue
Is Renewable Energy Cost-Effective?

Speak Up For The Ocean Blue

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 45:43 Transcription Available


In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Angelo interviews Mark Zacharias, the Executive Director of Clean Energy Canada. The discussion centers around a rebuttal to an article published by the Fraser Institute, which claimed that renewable energy is going to be significantly more expensive than anticipated. Mark Zacharias addresses three main arguments presented in the Fraser Institute article: Renewable Energy Costs: The article suggests that renewable energy drives up costs and is intermittent, making electricity grids less reliable. Mark counters this by highlighting examples from jurisdictions like South Australia and Iowa, where the transition to renewable energy has led to lower electricity costs. He notes that in Alberta, recent renewable energy procurements have resulted in power bids as low as $0.05 per kilowatt hour, significantly cheaper than the retail electricity rates. Impact of Climate Policies on the Grid: The article argues that climate policies, such as EV sales mandates and natural gas bans, will overwhelm the electricity grid. Mark refutes this by explaining that EVs have a minimal impact on grid demand and can even contribute to grid stability through vehicle-to-grid technologies. He also emphasizes the efficiency of heat pumps compared to traditional heating methods, which can lead to overall energy savings. Electricity Imports and Structural Deficits: The article claims that Canada's reliance on electricity imports indicates a structural deficit. Mark clarifies that while British Columbia has imported power during droughts, this practice allows for strategic management of resources and has resulted in significant profits from power trading. He argues that imports can be beneficial and do not signify a failure of the grid. Throughout the conversation, Mark emphasizes the importance of updated information and the need to move beyond outdated narratives about renewable energy. He advocates for a future where clean energy is not only viable but also economically advantageous, countering the misconceptions perpetuated by the Fraser Institute's article. Clean Energy Canada: https://cleanenergycanada.org/ Follow a career in conservation: https://www.conservation-careers.com/online-training/ Use the code SUFB to get 33% off courses and the careers program.   Do you want to join my Ocean Community? Sign Up for Updates on the process: www.speakupforblue.com/oceanapp   Sign up for our Newsletter: http://www.speakupforblue.com/newsletter   Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube