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Mark Winfield

Mark Winfield is a professor of environmental studies at York University, and co-chair of the University’s Sustainable Energy Initiative.


Bill removing internal trade barriers risks undermining policy innovation 

Does a mutual recognition framework for internal trade put downwards pressure on health, safety, occupational, and environmental standards?

opinion | BY MARK WINFIELD | June 18, 2025

Amid rapid global growth, renewable energy’s Canadian future remains uncertain

In Canada, the defining feature of renewable energy development has been profound instability. Over the past two decades, activity in the sector has alternated between periods of rapid growth and screeching halts.

opinion | BY MARK WINFIELD | June 2, 2025

A life-cycle view essential on EV battery opportunities and risks

opinion | BY MARK WINFIELD, SUMEET SOOCH | June 16, 2021

Climate and shifting markets define energy challenges for Canada

opinion | BY MARK WINFIELD | December 7, 2020

Political consequences of interim measures: B.C. election, Kinder-Morgan Pipeline and federal environmental assessment reform

opinion | BY MARK WINFIELD | June 12, 2017