Unpacking the parties’ climate change promises
On her podcast “It’s Political,” Althia Raj takes a look at the political parties’ election promises on climate change. Although Canadians are dealing with immediate concerns like the trade war, threats to Canada’s sovereignty and affordability, she asks: “The longer term effects of climate change may not be top of mind for voters, but what's the cost of ignoring it? She speaks to Canadian Climate Institute president Rick Smith and Pembina Institute executive director Chris Severson-Baker about what the parties’ policy proposals mean, and what questions are still left unanswered by their plans.