Disappointment, Frustration as Climate Champions See ‘Missed

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Disappointment, Frustration as Climate Champions See ‘Missed Opportunity’ 2025 Canada Budget

Carrie Buchanan - The Energy Mix - November 4, 2025

EXCERPT: "“Today’s budget exposes a missed opportunity for Canada to invest in local economies and urban climate action,” added Bryan Purcell, vice-president of policy and programs for The Atmospheric Fund. “While the federal government reaffirms support for clean electricity and other broad climate measures, the budget offers limited funding or tools to help cities reduce emissions, adapt to climate impacts, or build local resilience. A lack of funding or policy signals to support electric vehicles or energy efficiency leaves struggling domestic industries even more uncertain, and climate targets further out of reach.

“Budget 2025’s Climate Competitiveness Strategy recognizes the economic growth potential of clean energy and the investments needed to bolster Canada’s clean energy sector. While it reaffirms the importance of the Investment Tax Credits, the strategy lacks the ambition needed to keep Canada competitive with leading clean economies. It does little to advance key technologies that could reduce costs for Canadians, such as electric vehicles, heat pumps, and rooftop solar.” . . . ."

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