Evan Eschelmuller
Canada has no intention to reduce its carbon emissions
Peak Web December 2, 2022By: Evan Eschelmuller, SFU Student Canada has plans to be “net-zero” by 2050, which means cutting greenhouse gas emission rates to as low as possible. Beyond that, the country intends to cut its emissions to roughly half of 2005 levels by 2030. How is this possible given Canada’s proposed increase of domestic oil and gas production and expansion projects? In short — it isn’t possible. Canada is not on pace to reduce its emissions to stated targets. And, even if we were to meet our specific goals, the way countries count emissions is impeding our ability to reduce emissions globally.…
Continue reading
Minority governments do a better job of representing the interests of all Canadians
Features October 18, 2021by Evan Eschelmuller, SFU Student Another federal election in Canada, another minority government. Minority governments have often been viewed as less effective than majority governments, but they can also force a politically diverse parliament to work together across party lines.…
Continue reading
