Innovation and Environment Canada are the big winners, but the continuation of fossil fuel subsidies and lucrative stock option loopholes are unaffected by Budget 2017.
“For the first time, we’re seeing a focus on adaptation to climate change in this year’s budget,” said Elizabeth May. “I’m pleased to see signficant investment in clean tech and climate initiatives, and limited funding for improvements to our east-west electricity grid.
“Taking into account losses to revenue this year due to the free admission to National Parks, Parks Canada is also seeing a significant investment for capital acquisitions, although more money is needed on a budgetary basis for increasing scientific capacity.”
“However, we cannot measure Prime Minister Trudeau against years of inaction under the Harper administration. Rather, the benchmark was set by the progressive conservative agenda of Brian Mulroney. By this measure, commitments to funding toward protection of the Great Lakes Area and Lake Winnipeg are welcome, but still fall far short.”
“As MP for Saanich-Gulf Islands, I’m delighted to see $80 million in funding for the the Sidney Centre for Plant Health, a research facility that I fought hard to keep open during budget cuts under the previous administration.”
“Yet this budget misses other low-hanging fruit, like the renewal of the eco-energy retrofit grant, and rebates for electric and hybrid vehicles. These programs would empower Canadians to take individual action in the collective fight against climate change. We’re also seeing little movement on the administration’s plan to ‘phase-out’ fossil fuels, and we will maintain subsidies to the LNG industry through 2024.”
“This budget needed to more aggressively target the elimination of the deficit by implementing simple revenue generating policies, such as a tax on sugary beverages. This tax would also go a long way toward improving the health of the Canadian population, and in particular children.”
Natural Resources Canada has evolved into the Department of Oil and Gas
January 28th, 2019
Report from COP24 in Poland
December 12th, 2018
Elizabeth explains the Federal Court of Appeal ruling on Kinder Morgan
September 4th, 2018
“The difference between a plan and a wish list” (Hill Times)
June 14th, 2018
Opinion: I was arrested for protesting against Canada’s pipeline – and the battle is far from over
May 31st, 2018
Elizabeth May: An Oilsands Bargain that Actually Makes Sense
April 25th, 2018
Statement on World Day of Social Justice
February 22nd, 2019
Elizabeth May to join Indigenous, environmental, political leaders at press conference on National Energy Board announcement
February 22nd, 2019
It’s a Green Wave! Join Elizabeth May for the exciting campaign launch for Racelle Kooy, in Victoria, B.C.
February 22nd, 2019
Elizabeth May celebrates Chinese New Year
February 8th, 2019
Elizabeth May’s Statement on Black History Month
February 8th, 2019
Elizabeth May Statement on Black History Month
February 4th, 2019
Bill S-203, the Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act (also known as the Free Willy Bill)
December 14th, 2018
Bill S-203: The Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act
November 29th, 2018
External review of the critical habitat section of the draft amended recovery strategy for Resident Killer Whales
November 8th, 2018
Elizabeth May’s 2018 Remembrance Day Message
November 6th, 2018
House of Commons Emergency Debate on Climate Change
October 16th, 2018
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