Waiting six years for federal methane regulations means thousands of lost jobs for Alberta and 55 million extra tonnes of emissions, says new report
For Immediate Release
Report lays out recommendations to ensure that the jobs created are good jobs that go to those who need them most.
BLUE GREEN CANADA, CLEAN ECONOMY ALLIANCE and ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE
For Immediate Release: April 19, 2017
For Immediate Release February 29, TORONTO – Today BLUE GREEN CANADA, a national alliance of Canadian labour unions, environmental and civil society organizations, released a statement encouraging the participants at Thursday’s First Minister’s Meeting in Vancouver to follow through on their advocacy for just transition in Paris with actions at home.
Majority of Canadians support investments in clean technology for job creation and a more diverse economy less dependent on oil: Poll
For Immediate Release
OCTOBER 15, TORONTO - Eighty per cent of Canadians say the federal government should be doing more to support clean technologies that help create jobs, according to a new Research House poll.
VANCOUVER- Good Jobs, Clean Skies, a co-publication of Green Jobs BC and Blue Green Canada, finds that the Mayors’ Council Transit and Transportation Plan will generate thousands of jobs, significantly cut traffic congestion, and reduce the environmental impact of transportation in the region.
Cornerstone of Economic Growth, Jobs and Environmental Protection, says Report
Toronto, ON - By reducing its energy use 25 per cent by 2025, Ontario is poised to create 25,000 new jobs in the province says Blue Green Canada’s Report, More Jobs, Less Pollution.
Based on work from Ontario economic experts at the Centre for Spatial Economics, a 25 per cent reduction in energy use by 2025 would also result in a $3.7 billion increase in GDP, as well as a provincial and federal deficit reduction of nearly $2 billion.
BLUE GREEN CANADA
For Immediate Release: July 17, 2013
Statement by Blue Green Canada on Ontario’s commitment to prioritizing energy conservation
Toronto, ON – As an alliance between workers, environmentalists and NGOs, we are encouraged by the Ontario government’s plan to put conservation first when determining how to meet the province’s energy needs.
Toronto, ON – As an alliance between workers, environmentalists and NGOs, we are encouraged by the Ontario government’s plan to put conservation first when determining how to meet the province’s energy needs.
Energy conservation is a prime example of why our alliance came together – to show that we don’t need to choose between a clean environment and a strong economy. If properly implemented, energy conservation helps cut emissions that cause climate change, protects the environment and creates good jobs.
TORONTO, le 22 nov. 2012 /CNW/ - Un nouveau rapport publié aujourd'hui par l'alliance Bleu Vert Canada - la principale entité qui réunit des syndicats et des environnementalistes - démontre qu'investir dans l'énergie renouvelable et l'efficacité énergétique pourrait créer plus d'emplois qu'investir dans les combustibles fossiles. Le rapport est publié alors que le gouvernement fédéral prépare son budget pour l'année 2013.
Toronto, ON – A new report released today by Blue Green Canada – Canada’s foremost entity to bring unions and environmentalists together – shows that investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency would create more jobs than the same amount of investment in fossil fuels. The report comes as the federal government prepares the 2013 budget.
For Immediate Release: October 17, 2012
TORONTO, ON - Blue Green Canada is urging the Ontario and federal governments to step up the defence of Ontario’s Green Energy Act if reports prove accurate that a World Trade Organization panel is poised to rule against the legislation’s incentives for domestic manufacturing.
For immediate release September 11, 2012
Blue Green Canada responds to Energy and Mines Ministers Conference
Charlottetown, PEI – Blue Green Canada members responded to the outcomes of the Energy and Mines Minsters Conference in Charlottetown. Blue Green Canada has been calling for a Canadian energy strategy that cuts emissions, creates jobs and transitions to a low-carbon economy.
For Immediate Release: September 10, 2012
Workers, unions and environmentalists: PEI meeting a crucial first step to keep premiers’ promise
Ads feature energy workers talking about how to really create jobs, cut emissions.
Charlottetown – Energy ministers meeting in Charlottetown were greeted by ads in the local paper today—featuring energy workers talking about how to really create jobs while cutting emissions.
For Immediate Release: July 27, 2012
Heavy lifting ahead if premiers’ words are to mean something
Canada’s only green-labour organization says we’re in this together
Halifax—Blue Green Canada, the country’s only national voice that brings workers and environmentalists together, said some heavy lifting is ahead if the premiers’ energy promise today will matter.
Blue Green Canada agrees it's time for a serious chat about a real energy strategy
TORONTO, July 25, 2012 /CNW/ - A unique organization that breaks down old fights to find new solutions did something odd today. It said it hopes Alberta Premier Alison Redford's call for a Canadian energy strategy is heard, and the Council of Federation meeting, opening today, marks the start of a real conversation about Canada's energy needs.
14 May 2012, Media Release
Blue Green Canada, along with other Canadian NGOs and labour unions have sent an amicus curiae submission to the World Trade Organization (WTO) on the eve of a second hearing tomorrow into Japan’s and the European Union’s joint attack on the Ontario Green Energy Act. The groups address Canada’s failure to properly defend Ontario’s actions and call upon the WTO to respect the priority of Canada’s international climate change obligations.
BLUE GREEN CANADA For Immediate Release: March 22, 2012
Blue Green Canada Applauds Cross Party Cooperation to Uphold the Green Energy Act and support Ontario’s Growing Clean Energy Manufacturing Sector, following the Conclusion of the FIT Review
BLUE GREEN CANADA For Immediate Release: February 28, 2012.
Labour and environmentalists agree to work together and chart an alternative path for Canada’s economic and energy future.
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Toronto - Workers and environmentalists today welcomed the latest evidence that good jobs and sustainability go hand-in-hand.
Melitron Corporation announced it’s bringing 80 new jobs to Guelph, where they will build modules for solar power. Modules are the technical name for what’s commonly called a solar panel.
It’s believed about 300 indirect jobs will be created, too. The jobs are in addition to about 500 solar power jobs also being created in Guelph, through Canadian Solar.