Reducing Pollution, Creating Jobs

The effects of climate policies on employment

March 15, 2011
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Clare Demerse
Former Director
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This report examines the evidence from a wide range of international and Canadian research on "green" jobs and the economic impacts of climate policies. The report finds that Canada’s governments could create more jobs by implementing strong climate policies than by continuing with business as usual.

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