Environmental Policies

B.C.'s Low Carbon Advantage

B.C.'s Low Carbon Advantage

B.C.’s Low Carbon Advantage plan builds on the work of the Stronger Tomorrow, Starting Today plan…

August 11, 2020 - Other

- Low Carbon Economy

Hail Electricity!

Hail Electricity!

2-minute Brief B.C. scores an A+ on the composition of fuel sources used to generate electricity,…

December 12, 2019 - Environment & Energy Bulletin

- Low Carbon Economy

2019 B.C. Prosperity Index

2019 B.C. Prosperity Index

2-Minute Brief The Business Council of B.C. has partnered with the Ottawa-based Centre for the…

September 19, 2019 - B.C. Prosperity Index

- Prosperity Index

B.C.'s Current Carbon Pricing System: Neither Efficient Nor Fair for Business

B.C.'s Current Carbon Pricing System: Neither Efficient Nor Fair for Business

2-Minute Brief: A tool commonly used by jurisdictions to motivate behaviours that will reduce…

September 10, 2019 - Environment & Energy Bulletin

- Low Carbon Economy

It's Becoming More Costly and Complex to do Business in B.C.

It's Becoming More Costly and Complex to do Business in B.C.

2-Minute Brief: The tax burden on B.C. businesses has increased significantly in recent years. This…

July 30, 2019 - Policy Perspectives

- Smart Tax

Cumulative and Regional Assessment: A Perspective

Cumulative and Regional Assessment: A Perspective

This edition of our Environment and Energy Bulletin is authored by Denise Mullen and guests authors…

May 27, 2019 - Environment & Energy Bulletin

Are electric vehicles really the answer?

Are electric vehicles really the answer?

This edition of the Environment and Energy Bulletin explores the role of the personal vehicle in…

January 21, 2019 - Environment & Energy Bulletin

The Relativism of Environmental Indicators

The Relativism of Environmental Indicators

In the case of environmental indicators and performance measures, factors such as geography,…

November 07, 2017 - Environment & Energy Bulletin

Understanding the Implications of the Contaminated Sites Regulation Updates

Understanding the Implications of the Contaminated Sites Regulation Updates

In November 2017, the BC Ministry of Environment is set to update the Contaminated Sites…

May 10, 2017 - Environment & Energy Bulletin

The Expanding Role of Renewables in the Global Electricity Market

The Expanding Role of Renewables in the Global Electricity Market

This edition of the Environment & Energy Bulletin examines the current global and national…

March 06, 2017 - Environment & Energy Bulletin

Diverse and Growing: BC's Agriculture Industry on the Rise

Diverse and Growing: BC's Agriculture Industry on the Rise

Highlights BC’s agri-food industry has enjoyed strong growth in recent years.The value of BC’s…

October 27, 2016 - Policy Perspectives

Book Review: Power Density, A Key To Understanding Energy Sources and Uses

Book Review: Power Density, A Key To Understanding Energy Sources and Uses

Power density—expressed in a form that accounts for the spatial requirements of energy extraction,…

October 05, 2016 - Environment & Energy Bulletin