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Susan le Jeune d'Allegeershecque, the U.K. High Commissioner to Canada, writes that, joint partnerships like the Powering Past Coal Alliance set up by Canada and the U.K., provide a blueprint for action on curbing global emissions. Photograph courtesy of Flickr

Opinion

BY SUSAN LE JEUNE D’ALLEGEERSHECQUE

January 25, 2021

Three years ago, I was on the banks of the St. Lawrence, watching Cirque du Soleil perform for G7 leaders. It was a summit to remember for all sorts of reasons. Fast forward to 2021, and it’s our turn. The U.K. will be hosting the summit in June on the beautiful Corn...

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