Time for Ottawa to cry foul over Nova Scotia cap-and-trade proposal

Nova Scotia’s cap-and-trade system could cause the province to lose its foothold on climate leadership.

In order to secure a 'clean, prosperous economy into the future,' Nova Scotia's provincial government, led by Premier Stephen McNeil, pictured, should consider strengthening its proposed cap-and-trade system, write Erin Flanagan and Stephen Thomas.USDA Photo by Lance Cheung

Opinion

BY ERIN FLANAGAN, STEPHEN THOMAS

November 2, 2017

Believe it or not, but the debate on carbon pricing in Canada has seen significant progress over the last two years. Putting a price on carbon pollution is a surefire way to reduce emissions, and also helps to ensure clean economic growth happens here at home. More than ever, it’s not just the usu...

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