Tag: Just Transition Legislation

Tories Say Sustainable Jobs Act Will Cause Significant Job Loss

The Conservative Party says the Liberal government’s recently introduced Sustainable Jobs Act will “kill thousands of jobs” across Canada as it aims to move oil- and gas-sector workers into green-energy jobs over the coming years. Conservative MP and natural resources critic Shannon Stubbs said in a statement on June 19 that the proposed Bill C-50—which has…


Federal Climate Policies May Have ‘Disproportionate’ Impact on Low-Income Canadians: Report

Some of the federal government’s climate targets and policies may have a “disproportionate impact” on low-income Canadians because they could lead to an increase in vehicle and fuel costs, says federal research. “Existing and future mitigation measures, either individually or collectively, may have different social, economic or other impacts on various population groups,” says a…


Feds Respond to Smith’s Remarks That ‘Just Transition’ Legislation Will Cut 2.7 Million Jobs: Report

The federal Department of Natural Resources says the government’s proposed “just transition” legislation won’t eliminate jobs—as critics has said seemed to be implied by an internal briefing document—but will instead create more jobs, according to a media report. “The federal government’s approach to sustainable jobs is about creating jobs, not eliminating them,” department press secretary Keean…


Over 2.7 Million Canadian Workers to Face ‘Significant’ Disruptions in Sectors Impacted by Future Climate Change Programs: Report

Over 2.7 million Canadian workers will face “significant” disruptions in sectors that will be affected by future federal climate change programs, says a memo previously sent to Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, according to a report. “The transition to a low carbon economy will have an uneven impact across sectors, occupations and regions and create significant…


Alberta ‘Fighting Back’ Against Ottawa’s ‘Just Transition’ Plan for Oil and Gas Workers, Says Smith

The Alberta government is “fighting back” against the federal government’s proposed “just transition” legislation, says Premier Danielle Smith, adding that she is open to Ottawa simply helping oil and gas sector workers finding other jobs in related fields. “We are not going to be shutting down our oil and natural gas industry,” Smith said on…


Legislation to Help Oil And Gas Workers Transition to Green Energy Jobs Coming This Year, Minister Says

The Liberal government is aiming to move forward early this year with its “just transition” legislation intended to help workers in Canada’s oil and gas sector to move into green energy jobs, according to Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson. “I said it many times publicly that I do not believe that the challenge we are going…