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Marlo Raynolds

Published in Edmonton Journal (Feb 8, 2010), Guelph Mercury (Feb 9, 2010), Waterloo Region Record (Feb 9, 2010)

By Marlo Raynolds

Marlo Raynolds argues that the real challenge for Canada's Prime Minister is whether he is able to create a made-in-Canada climate plan — or leave it to American lawmakers to decide our climate and, therefore, economic policy.

Double Dividend Development

Mending the Mess With Environmental Stimulus

Marlo Raynolds

Published in Hill Times (Dec 8, 2008)

By Marlo Raynolds

Canada's economy is in need of a jump-start. To reinvigorate our chilled economy, we need to diversify our economic base and create new jobs that will put money into the pockets of Canadian workers.

Marlo Raynolds

Published in Calgary Herald (Oct 23, 2007)

By Marlo Raynolds

If Premier Stelmach chooses to implement the Royalty Review Panel's full set of recommendations and delivers Albertans’ their fair share, this is what I think my first son might have to say 23 years from now...

Published Sep 24, 2007

By Amy Taylor, Marlo Raynolds

The Alberta Royalty Review Panel has issued its report and its conclusion is clear: Albertans are losing $2 billion every year because we charge embarrassingly low royalties for the right to develop our resources.

Cherise Burda

Published Jun 29, 2007

By Mark S. Winfield, Cherise Burda

On June 18, the Ontario government announced long-awaited targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The big question that remains is how the government actually plans to meet these targets.

Published in The Hamilton Spectator (May 17, 2007)

By Mark S. Winfield

The $100 million made off with by unscrupulous Ontario lottery retailers pales in comparison to the jackpot hit by Bruce Power when it signed a deal to rebuild nuclear reactors at the Bruce Nuclear Station.

Published in Stratford Beacon Herald (Mar 14, 2007), Kitchener-Waterloo Herald (Mar 17, 2007), Halifax Chronicle Herald (Mar 19, 2007)

By Pembina Institute et al.

A credible environmental budget must develop a cleaner, more efficient economy, protect Canadians' health, preserve healthy economies, communities and ecosystems in the North, protect species at risk, and reduce wasted tax subsidies.

A Credible Climate Plan for Ontario

No One Is Saying It Will Be Easy but the Sooner the Province Acts to Cut Emissions, the Less It Will Cost

Published in The Toronto Star (Mar 12, 2007)

By Pembina Institute et al., Mark S. Winfield

Manitoba, Quebec sand B.C. have at least stepped up to the plate with plans. Where is Ontario?

Published in The Toronto Star (Jan 25, 2007), Windsor Star (Jan 31, 2007)

By Mark S. Winfield, Hugh Wilkins

Minister Gary Lunn has become an increasingly vocal promoter of nuclear power, most recently in a speech to the Economic Club in Toronto last month.

Amy Taylor

Published Jun 15, 2006

By Amy Taylor

If your money manager was underperforming by 30 per cent in the hottest market in recent memory, you'd probably ask him or her some tough questions. You might even go so far as to find a new manager.

Amy Taylor

Published in Edmonton Journal (Mar 25, 2006)

By Amy Taylor

Published Jul 14, 2004

By Mark S. Winfield

Ontario faces a looming energy crunch. Pembina's solution is to reject more nuclear plants and consider conservation and alternative energy instead.

Mark Winfield explains on CBC radio's Commentary.