Canada's Ecofiscal Commission[1] is an independent economics project formed in 2014 by a group of Canadian economists from across the country.[2][3] Chaired by McGill University economist Christopher Ragan, the group seeks to broaden the discussion of environmental pricing reform beyond the academic sphere and into the realm of practical policy application.[4]
In 2015, the Commission released three reports on the subject of provincial carbon-pricing in Canada—making a case for subnational carbon pricing policy,[5] laying out principles for an effective cap-and-trade policy in Ontario,[6] and explaining carbon competitiveness,[7] respectively. In 2015, the Commission also release a report on the subject of congestion pricing, making the case for pilot projects in four Canadian cities: Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal.[8] In 2016, the Commission released two more reports on carbon pricing. The first was on different methods of revenue recycling,[9] and the second on comparing stringency.[10] And in the fall of 2016 the Commission released a report on biofuels.[11] In 2017, Ecofiscal released its third major carbon report, focused on what other policies are needed for comprehensive climate packages. It found that three types make sense: gap-fillers, signal-boosters and ones that provide co-benefits. The research emphasized cost-effectiveness. In September 2017, the Commission released its first report on municipal water. Titled Only the Pipes Should be Hidden, the report makes the case for user fees to tackle the interrelated problems of infrastructure gaps, water quality and a need for more conservation.
Advisory board
Composed of Canadian leaders in industry, the environment, and across the political spectrum, the Commission's Advisory Board provide guidance, and diverse perspectives on how to design practical ecofiscal policies for Canada's unique context.[12]
^McCarthy, Shawn (4 November 2014). "High-profile group urges fiscal reform to help environment, economy". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
^"EcoFiscal group seeks a way to tax pollution, not jobs". CBC. 4 November 2014. Retrieved 16 October 2015.
^Ragan, Christopher (5 November 2014). (PDF). The Globe and Mail. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
^The Way Forward: A Practical Approach to Reducing Canada's Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Canada's Ecofiscal Commission. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
^Heartfield, Kate (24 April 2015). "Cap and Trade: A how-to guide for Ontario". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
^"The People Behind the Commission". Canada's Ecofiscal Commission. Retrieved 3 February 2017.
External links
Official website
January 30, 2023
canada, ecofiscal, commission, independent, economics, project, formed, 2014, group, canadian, economists, from, across, country, chaired, mcgill, university, economist, christopher, ragan, group, seeks, broaden, discussion, environmental, pricing, reform, bey. Canada s Ecofiscal Commission 1 is an independent economics project formed in 2014 by a group of Canadian economists from across the country 2 3 Chaired by McGill University economist Christopher Ragan the group seeks to broaden the discussion of environmental pricing reform beyond the academic sphere and into the realm of practical policy application 4 Ecofiscal CommissionFounded2014Founded atCanadaTypeNon profit organizationFocusFiscal policyKey peopleChristopher RaganMichael HarcourtJim DinningWebsiteecofiscal wbr ca Contents 1 Policies 2 Reports 3 Advisory board 4 References 5 External linksPolicies EditThe Commission focuses on three major policy streams Climate and energy Water and Livable Cities Key areas of research and policy include Carbon price Energy subsidies Water pricing Municipal user fees Congestion pricing Landfill and solid waste pricingReports EditIn 2015 the Commission released three reports on the subject of provincial carbon pricing in Canada making a case for subnational carbon pricing policy 5 laying out principles for an effective cap and trade policy in Ontario 6 and explaining carbon competitiveness 7 respectively In 2015 the Commission also release a report on the subject of congestion pricing making the case for pilot projects in four Canadian cities Vancouver Calgary Toronto and Montreal 8 In 2016 the Commission released two more reports on carbon pricing The first was on different methods of revenue recycling 9 and the second on comparing stringency 10 And in the fall of 2016 the Commission released a report on biofuels 11 In 2017 Ecofiscal released its third major carbon report focused on what other policies are needed for comprehensive climate packages It found that three types make sense gap fillers signal boosters and ones that provide co benefits The research emphasized cost effectiveness In September 2017 the Commission released its first report on municipal water Titled Only the Pipes Should be Hidden the report makes the case for user fees to tackle the interrelated problems of infrastructure gaps water quality and a need for more conservation Advisory board EditComposed of Canadian leaders in industry the environment and across the political spectrum the Commission s Advisory Board provide guidance and diverse perspectives on how to design practical ecofiscal policies for Canada s unique context 12 Advisors include Elyse Allan Gordon Campbell Jean Charest Karen Clarke Whistler Jim Dinning Peter Gilgan Michael Harcourt Bruce Lourie Paul Martin Peter Robinson Lorne Trottier Annette Verschuren Steve WilliamsReferences Edit Home Canada s Ecofiscal Commission Canada s Ecofiscal Commission Retrieved 2016 01 15 McCarthy Shawn 4 November 2014 High profile group urges fiscal reform to help environment economy The Globe and Mail Retrieved 27 August 2015 EcoFiscal group seeks a way to tax pollution not jobs CBC 4 November 2014 Retrieved 16 October 2015 Ragan Christopher 5 November 2014 To Ensure Prosperity Canada Needs Ecofiscal Policies PDF The Globe and Mail Archived from the original PDF on 5 March 2016 Retrieved 27 August 2015 The Way Forward A Practical Approach to Reducing Canada s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Canada s Ecofiscal Commission Retrieved 11 January 2016 Heartfield Kate 24 April 2015 Cap and Trade A how to guide for Ontario Ottawa Citizen Retrieved 27 August 2015 Provincial Carbon Pricing amp Competitiveness Pressures Canada s Ecofiscal Commission Retrieved 11 January 2016 We Can t Get There from Here Why Pricing Congestion is Critical to Beating It Canada s Ecofiscal Commission Retrieved 11 January 2016 Choose Wisely Options and Trade offs in Recycling Carbon Pricing Revenues Canada s Ecofiscal Commission Retrieved 2016 12 08 Comparing Stringency of Carbon Pricing Policies Canada s Ecofiscal Commission Retrieved 2016 12 08 Course Correction Comparing Stringency of Carbon Pricing Policies Canada s Ecofiscal Commission Retrieved 2016 12 08 The People Behind the Commission Canada s Ecofiscal Commission Retrieved 3 February 2017 External links EditOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Canada 27s Ecofiscal Commission amp oldid 1099960563, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
