Putting a Price on PollutionAssessment of the Federal Parties' Plans to Fight Climate Change

Publication - Oct. 8, 2008 - By Matthew Bramley
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This report assesses each major federal party's proposal for putting a price on greenhouse gas pollution - widely agreed to be the most important element of any Canadian plan to fight global warming.

The analysis highlights major differences between the parties, with the Greens performing well, the Liberals and NDP receiving mixed reviews, and the Conservatives scoring poorly.

Tags:  Federal Policy, Carbon Pricing, Climate Policy

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