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.

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.

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.

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