Media Availability: Canada's carbon crunch as the Premiers meet
As Canada’s premiers gather in New Brunswick (July 18-20, 2018), the country’s plan to combat climate change is under hot debate. Resistance from key leaders – including Ontario’s recently elected Premier Ford – has delivered a body blow to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s carbon price promises.
Experts from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) are available to comment on the federal government’s backstop program, the latest statements from each Premier, relevant conditions in each province – and how we move forward as a divided nation.
To speak with any of the following experts, please contact [email protected] or call (204) 958-7700 ext. 706.
David McLaughlin is IISD's Director of Climate Change Canada. With over 30 years of public policy experience in national and provincial government and the private sector, David is a Canadian policy expert on energy, economy, environmental and intergovernmental policy issues.
About IISD
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is a globally recognized think tank with 3 decades of experience working to solve the world’s most pressing sustainable development challenges. We combine deep expertise in a wide range of issues with a collaborative approach to research, policy advice, and hands-on support to ensure these solutions are brought to life. Headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, we are a diverse team of over 300 professionals working from offices in Canada, Switzerland, and other locations around the world.
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