Politics & Policy

The Ecology Action Centre is pleased to see comprehensive, clear reporting in the Department of Environment and Climate Change’s 2023 progress report. We appreciate that progress on each goal in the Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act and Nova Scotia’s Climate Plan has been addressed in this report.

Ecology Action Centre’s response to the National Adaptation Strategy

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The Ecology Action Centre is pleased with the release of Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy.

Ecology Action Centre statement on the Atlantic Loop

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The Ecology Action Centre is pleased that the provincial government has gone back to the negotiating table to reach a balanced deal on the Atlantic Loop with the federal government. Nova Scotia needs to get off coal as soon as possible, and the 2030 deadline that the province has committed to is drawing ever closer.

Carbon Pricing (aka Carbon Tax) FAQ

Carbon_tax_FAQ_2023.pdf (212.3 KB)

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Joint letter to Atlantic Premiers in support of federal Clean Fuel Regulations

Clean_Fuel_Regulations_letter.pdf (224.47 KB)

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Ecology Action Centre’s statement on the 2023-24 Federal Budget

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Federal budget makes welcome investments in a fair, sustainable future for Canada, but large gaps remain on efficiency and supports for workers and low-income individuals.