Julie Dabrusin on Canada’s new climate plan

About this episode

Julie Dabrusin discusses Canada's new pragmatic approach to climate policy amidst economic challenges.

Canada has changed tack on its climate efforts from a price on carbon and a philosophical view that fossil fuels might be phased out to a more pragmatic policy that embraces energy development while still aiming to meet climate targets. It's a tricky line to walk at any time, but especially while the economy faces a generational upheaval. Host Amanda Lang talks to Minister of Environment and Climate Change Julie Dabrusin about industrial carbon pricing, pushing EVs and building out national urban parks.

People in this episode

Host: Amanda Lang

Guest: Julie Dabrusin

Topics covered

• climate policy
• energy development
• carbon pricing
• electric vehicles
• urban parks

Keywords

• climate plan
• carbon pricing
• fossil fuels
• EVs
• urban parks

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Organizations: Canada, Minister of Environment and Climate Change

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