Fighting global warming pollution was a central election issue in the October 2008 federal election. Every federal party recognized that they must fulfill Canadians' call for action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Pembina Institute experts offered reaction to party policy proposals. Our views were presented from a strictly non-partisan perspective. Our assessments were objective, fair and grounded in our past research and the research of other leading thinkers.
Our reactions were sent directly to all parties and to media outlets across the country. You can read Pembina Reacts postings by clicking on the links below.
Pembina Reacts Blogs
Oct 15: Election Outcome by Marlo Raynolds
9 octobre : Propositions du Bloc Québécois au sujet des énergies renouvelables et de l'efficacité énergétique by Tim Weis
Oct 7: Conservative Party Platform by Marlo Raynolds
Sept 28: NDP Platform by Matthew Bramley
Sept 26: Harper's Announcement on Bitumen Exports by Chris Severson-Baker
Sept 26: Harper's Attack on Carbon Taxes by Marlo Raynolds
Sept 25: Layton's Attack on Carbon Taxes by Matthew Bramley
Sept 24: Environmental Enforcement Is Nice, but First We Need Tougher Laws to Enforce by Marlo Raynolds
Sept 22: Liberal Party Platform by Clare Demerse
Sept 19: Liberal Party Agricultural Policy Announcement by Tim Weis
Sept 19: Bloc Québécois Climate Change Platform by Matthew Bramley français
Sept 17: Green Party's Platform by Clare Demerse
Sept 12: NDP Climate Plan by Clare Demerse
Sept 12: Liberal Announcement on Energy Efficiency in Buildings by Marlo Raynolds
Sept 11: Harper, Layton Carbon Tax Comments by Matthew Bramley
Sept 9: Conservative Diesel Tax Reduction Proposal by Matthew Bramley