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Comprehensive Wealth in Canada—Measuring what matters in the long run

This report seeks to introduce the concept of comprehensive wealth to Canadians and outline why it should be considered an essential complement to the other measures such as gross domestic product.

Report November 30, 2016

Voluntary Sustainability Standards and Biodiversity: Understanding the potential of agricultural standards for biodiversity protection

Voluntary sustainability standards offer an opportunity to reduce the biodiversity impacts of agriculture and to promote best practices, which can also improve yields and help to feed a growing population.

Brief November 29, 2016

Taller Regional de Formación para América Latina

Event November 27, 2016

Le Québec devrait être un chef de file de la réforme des subventions aux hydrocarbures

(French-language article) Frédéric Gagnon-Lebrun, in an opinion piece for Les Affaires, explains why Quebec can take the lead in the campaign to eliminate fossil fuel subsidies.

IISD in the news November 26, 2016

Meeting Canada's Subsidy Phase-Out Goal: What it means in Quebec

IISD takes a preliminary look at consumer fossil fuel subsidies in Quebec, which it estimates at roughly CAD 270 million in 2015.

Policy Analysis November 25, 2016

China's Low-Carbon Revolution

Since the US election, many are speculating about the ascendancy of Beijing as a global leader both on trade and climate policy. In reality, however, China had been moving forward on a comprehensive climate mitigation and adaptation pathway well before the US election.

Insight November 25, 2016

Three Ways Canada Can Make Progress With the Sustainable Development Goals

How can Canada implement the SDGs successfully? We present three steps that will allow Canada to show it is taking the 2030 Agenda seriously.

Insight November 24, 2016

The Art of Influence: How think tanks make a difference

"We like being thinkers, but we are thinkers with a purpose." Mark Halle explores how think tanks make a difference.

Insight November 24, 2016

Medical school conducts research with ELA

The Northern Ontario School of Medicine and the Experimental Lakes area have agreed to collaborate on research into environmental health.

IISD in the news November 23, 2016

Climate change not a left-right issue

"In Monday’s speech from the throne, Pallister reiterated the province’s support for a made-in-Manitoba approach to carbon pricing. Manitoba’s throne speech suggests carbon pricing is part of a broader suite of policies that address environmental challenges and economic aspirations."

IISD in the news November 23, 2016