Big Steps Forward

Green Budget Coalition Recommendations for Budget 2008

November 12, 2007
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Green Budget Coalition
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This set of recommendations for ambitious environmental action was presented to the federal government in advance of the 2008 federal budget. The Pembina Institute authored several of the recommendations including recommendations for carbon pricing, mining and mineral exploration and development, energy efficiency and renewable energy.

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