My latest Economy Lab post
The corporate tax implications of each of the parties’ greenhouse gas (GHG) policy proposals will run in the billions of dollars per year. GHG policies will induce significant expenditures, whether they follow the regulatory approach proposed by the Conservatives, the cap-and-trade approaches proposed by the Liberals and the NDP, or the broad carbon pricing approach […]
My top debate questions on energy and the environment
The debates are over, and not one question was asked about energy, greenhouse gas policy, or oil sands. If you want to read what I would have asked each of the leaders, read on…
Liberals’ significant climate plan cloaked in silence
My second Globe and Mail Economy Lab post on the new Liberal Platform is available here. After this piece was posted, Liberal Senator Grant Mitchell posted a response to some of the questions I raised here. Rick Szostak posted another response detailing how revenues from the auction of permits would remain in Alberta here.
My Economy Lab debut
In case you missed it, I provided some background in response to Jack Layton’s comments today to the Globe and Mail’s Economy Lab. Check it out here.
An evening with Jack
Last night, I decided to head downtown to the NDP campaign launch to hear Jack Layton speak to local NDP candidates and their supporters. (I was also caught on tape by Gloria Galloway of the Globe and Mail) For those of you who know my politics, you will likely be surprised to hear that I […]