Dale Beugin
@dalebeugin.bsky.social
Canadian climate policy wonk
Mitigation, adaptation, and clean growth
Exec VP at @climateinstitute.bsky.social
Former ED at Canada's Ecofiscal Commission
Writer of typos
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Mitigation, adaptation, and clean growth
Exec VP at @climateinstitute.bsky.social
Former ED at Canada's Ecofiscal Commission
Writer of typos
📉📈🌎🇨🇦🤷🏼♂️
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Dale Beugin
@dalebeugin.bsky.social
· Mar 21
Canada’s large-emitter trading systems
Large-emitter trading systems (LETS) are Canada’s most important climate policy for driving emissions reductions, protecting industry ...
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Here's a roundup of @climateinstitute.bsky.social's research on large-emitter trading systems (aka industrial carbon pricing) in Canada, and their importance for emissions reductions and competitiveness. climateinstitute.ca/reports/the-...
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The Pacific Islands pavillion at COP30 just had to close due to flooding. Seriously...
November 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The Pacific Islands pavillion at COP30 just had to close due to flooding. Seriously...
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Expanding Canadian LNG will increase domestic emissions and have uncertain implications for global emissions. Read the latest from @dalebeugin.bsky.social and SFU’s Nancy Olewiler ⬇️
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Will Canadian LNG increase or decrease emissions?
Evidence suggests that expanding Canadian LNG will increase domestic emissions and have uncertain implications for global emissions.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Expanding Canadian LNG will increase domestic emissions and have uncertain implications for global emissions. Read the latest from @dalebeugin.bsky.social and SFU’s Nancy Olewiler ⬇️
climateinstitute.ca/will-canadia...
climateinstitute.ca/will-canadia...
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There’s a lot of confusion circulating on industrial carbon pricing and food prices in Canada.
Our fact sheet lays out why this cost-effective policy has essentially no impact on the price of groceries and other products.
Here’s a short 🧵
climateinstitute.ca/news/fact-sh...
Our fact sheet lays out why this cost-effective policy has essentially no impact on the price of groceries and other products.
Here’s a short 🧵
climateinstitute.ca/news/fact-sh...
FACT SHEET: Industrial carbon pricing in Canada
Industrial carbon pricing is Canada’s most important policy for cutting carbon pollution and creating a competitive clean economy.
climateinstitute.ca
November 10, 2025 at 7:27 PM
There’s a lot of confusion circulating on industrial carbon pricing and food prices in Canada.
Our fact sheet lays out why this cost-effective policy has essentially no impact on the price of groceries and other products.
Here’s a short 🧵
climateinstitute.ca/news/fact-sh...
Our fact sheet lays out why this cost-effective policy has essentially no impact on the price of groceries and other products.
Here’s a short 🧵
climateinstitute.ca/news/fact-sh...
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Calling all First Nations, Métis and Inuit researchers and Knowledge Holders in the climate policy space! The deadline to apply to our Indigenous Perspectives series has been extended to Nov. 7 ⬇️ #IndigenousResearch
climateinstitute.ca/reports/indi...
climateinstitute.ca/reports/indi...
October 31, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Calling all First Nations, Métis and Inuit researchers and Knowledge Holders in the climate policy space! The deadline to apply to our Indigenous Perspectives series has been extended to Nov. 7 ⬇️ #IndigenousResearch
climateinstitute.ca/reports/indi...
climateinstitute.ca/reports/indi...
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INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVES: Apply to be part of the 2025 - 2026 series!
If you’re a First Nations, Inuit or Métis researcher, Knowledge Holder and writer in the climate policy space, we and @yourcier.bsky.social want to hear from you. Apply now ⬇️ #IndigenousResearch
climateinstitute.ca/reports/indi...
If you’re a First Nations, Inuit or Métis researcher, Knowledge Holder and writer in the climate policy space, we and @yourcier.bsky.social want to hear from you. Apply now ⬇️ #IndigenousResearch
climateinstitute.ca/reports/indi...
October 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVES: Apply to be part of the 2025 - 2026 series!
If you’re a First Nations, Inuit or Métis researcher, Knowledge Holder and writer in the climate policy space, we and @yourcier.bsky.social want to hear from you. Apply now ⬇️ #IndigenousResearch
climateinstitute.ca/reports/indi...
If you’re a First Nations, Inuit or Métis researcher, Knowledge Holder and writer in the climate policy space, we and @yourcier.bsky.social want to hear from you. Apply now ⬇️ #IndigenousResearch
climateinstitute.ca/reports/indi...
Given fiscal constraints, I think blended finance is going to be important for Canada’s carbon competitiveness strategy. Some thoughts here from colleagues:
Blended finance can be a powerful tool for mobilizing private capital for major clean growth projects. The federal government should implement three crucial actions to reach its economic goals. Learn more 🔽
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Blended finance can help build major projects in Canada
Blended finance can be a powerful tool for unlocking the private capital required for achieving the government’s economic goals.
climateinstitute.ca
October 24, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Given fiscal constraints, I think blended finance is going to be important for Canada’s carbon competitiveness strategy. Some thoughts here from colleagues:
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The global clean energy revolution can create long-term growth opportunities for Canada.
Here are three policy areas governments should take action on now to secure Canada’s competitiveness in this new, electrified world.
climateinstitute.ca/clean-electr...
Here are three policy areas governments should take action on now to secure Canada’s competitiveness in this new, electrified world.
climateinstitute.ca/clean-electr...
Clean electricity is transforming the global economy: it’s time for Canada to swim with the current
The global clean energy transition is gaining speed. Energy analysts speak of an electrotech revolution that is ...
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October 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The global clean energy revolution can create long-term growth opportunities for Canada.
Here are three policy areas governments should take action on now to secure Canada’s competitiveness in this new, electrified world.
climateinstitute.ca/clean-electr...
Here are three policy areas governments should take action on now to secure Canada’s competitiveness in this new, electrified world.
climateinstitute.ca/clean-electr...
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What is the Indigenous Perspectives program? Why should First Nations, Inuit or Métis researchers, Knowledge Holders, or writers participate? Find out during our free webinar on Oct 17 and apply by Nov 3 ⬇️ #IndigenousResearch @yourcier.bsky.social
climateinstitute.ca/reports/indi...
climateinstitute.ca/reports/indi...
October 9, 2025 at 3:04 PM
What is the Indigenous Perspectives program? Why should First Nations, Inuit or Métis researchers, Knowledge Holders, or writers participate? Find out during our free webinar on Oct 17 and apply by Nov 3 ⬇️ #IndigenousResearch @yourcier.bsky.social
climateinstitute.ca/reports/indi...
climateinstitute.ca/reports/indi...
My colleagues Viviane Gauer and Ryan Ness on the intersection of trade, major projects, and climate resilience: nationalnewswatch.com/2025/10/06/c...
New trade infrastructure help insulate Canada from trade shocks. And making infrastructure resilient insulate Canada from climate shocks too.
New trade infrastructure help insulate Canada from trade shocks. And making infrastructure resilient insulate Canada from climate shocks too.
Canada wants to diversify trade but needs infrastructure built for…
National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.
nationalnewswatch.com
October 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
My colleagues Viviane Gauer and Ryan Ness on the intersection of trade, major projects, and climate resilience: nationalnewswatch.com/2025/10/06/c...
New trade infrastructure help insulate Canada from trade shocks. And making infrastructure resilient insulate Canada from climate shocks too.
New trade infrastructure help insulate Canada from trade shocks. And making infrastructure resilient insulate Canada from climate shocks too.
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Industrial carbon pricing is hugely important for investment and emissions reductions. But all of that depends on sound design. Design choices in various provincial systems are undermining industrial carbon pricing. climateinstitute.ca/five-choices...
Five choices that are breaking industrial carbon pricing
In some provinces, industrial carbon pricing systems are increasingly dysfunctional. Governments must fix them.
climateinstitute.ca
October 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Industrial carbon pricing is hugely important for investment and emissions reductions. But all of that depends on sound design. Design choices in various provincial systems are undermining industrial carbon pricing. climateinstitute.ca/five-choices...
Industrial carbon pricing is hugely important for investment and emissions reductions. But all of that depends on sound design. Design choices in various provincial systems are undermining industrial carbon pricing. climateinstitute.ca/five-choices...
Five choices that are breaking industrial carbon pricing
In some provinces, industrial carbon pricing systems are increasingly dysfunctional. Governments must fix them.
climateinstitute.ca
October 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Industrial carbon pricing is hugely important for investment and emissions reductions. But all of that depends on sound design. Design choices in various provincial systems are undermining industrial carbon pricing. climateinstitute.ca/five-choices...
Federalism is a complication for coherent climate policy in 🇨🇦. But it isn't just challenges: New analysis from @climateinstitute.bsky.social colleagues shows that policies with involvement from both federal & provincial governments are having the biggest impact. 440megatonnes.ca/insight/bigg...
September 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Federalism is a complication for coherent climate policy in 🇨🇦. But it isn't just challenges: New analysis from @climateinstitute.bsky.social colleagues shows that policies with involvement from both federal & provincial governments are having the biggest impact. 440megatonnes.ca/insight/bigg...
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Though @dwallacewells.bsky.social and I don't always agree, this new article about the end to the Paris Agreement and the global trends we're seeing around climate action and climate politics is an extremely worthwhile read:
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/m...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/m...
It Isn’t Just the U.S. The Whole World Has Soured on Climate Politics.
www.nytimes.com
September 21, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Though @dwallacewells.bsky.social and I don't always agree, this new article about the end to the Paris Agreement and the global trends we're seeing around climate action and climate politics is an extremely worthwhile read:
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/m...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/m...
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Our latest early estimate of national emissions shows Canada’s progress flatlined in 2024, putting the 2030 target out of reach.
Canada is at a fork in the road: the country needs a policy reboot from all governments to get emissions back on track.
www.cbc.ca/news/science...
Canada is at a fork in the road: the country needs a policy reboot from all governments to get emissions back on track.
www.cbc.ca/news/science...
In an unprecedented warning, leading climate think-tank says Canada won't meet 2030 climate target | CBC News
Years of progress on bringing Canada’s carbon emissions down have stalled, and future progress looks increasingly fragile, according to an early 2024 emissions estimate from the Canadian Climate Insti...
www.cbc.ca
September 18, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Our latest early estimate of national emissions shows Canada’s progress flatlined in 2024, putting the 2030 target out of reach.
Canada is at a fork in the road: the country needs a policy reboot from all governments to get emissions back on track.
www.cbc.ca/news/science...
Canada is at a fork in the road: the country needs a policy reboot from all governments to get emissions back on track.
www.cbc.ca/news/science...
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The #PragmaticClimateReset is a two part-essay calling for a reset in our approach to climate action. Part I shows why narratives trumpeting the failure of efforts to date are wrong. Part II says that, nevertheless, the climate community now needs to change its approach. 1/n
September 14, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The #PragmaticClimateReset is a two part-essay calling for a reset in our approach to climate action. Part I shows why narratives trumpeting the failure of efforts to date are wrong. Part II says that, nevertheless, the climate community now needs to change its approach. 1/n
Apply! this is has been such a great program over the last five years. We're offering funding, collaboration and mentorship, and a platform for Indigenous research.
INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVES: Apply to be part of the 2025 - 2026 series!
If you’re a First Nations, Inuit or Métis researcher, Knowledge Holder and writer in the climate policy space, we and @yourcier.bsky.social want to hear from you. Apply now ⬇️ #IndigenousResearch
climateinstitute.ca/reports/indi...
If you’re a First Nations, Inuit or Métis researcher, Knowledge Holder and writer in the climate policy space, we and @yourcier.bsky.social want to hear from you. Apply now ⬇️ #IndigenousResearch
climateinstitute.ca/reports/indi...
September 17, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Apply! this is has been such a great program over the last five years. We're offering funding, collaboration and mentorship, and a platform for Indigenous research.
Love this dataviz (and hate the trend it shows) on smoke days in Calgary from @robsonfletcher.com. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Calgary's summers are getting smokier on average, but 2025 hasn't been the worst. Here's the latest data | CBC News
This data dashboard will track both the intensity and frequency of wildfire smoke in Calgary throughout the summer. Some will update daily; others hourly. It also provides historical context on smoke ...
www.cbc.ca
September 17, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Love this dataviz (and hate the trend it shows) on smoke days in Calgary from @robsonfletcher.com. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Some changes today from Alberta to TIER, its industrial carbon pricing system. Ultimately, the new approach is going to weaken the system, creating double counting and exacerbating credit gluts in the carbon market.
climateinstitute.ca/news/alberta...
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Alberta weakens its own industrial emissions-trading market, threatening investment in climate solutions
Instead, Alberta should modernize its system to create a robust, credible market that attracts investment and improves competitiveness.
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September 16, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Some changes today from Alberta to TIER, its industrial carbon pricing system. Ultimately, the new approach is going to weaken the system, creating double counting and exacerbating credit gluts in the carbon market.
climateinstitute.ca/news/alberta...
climateinstitute.ca/news/alberta...
So much interesting insight and data in these new piece from @ember-energy.org on electricity energy transition in China ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
China Energy Transition Review 2025 | Ember
China’s surge in renewables and whole-economy electrification is rapidly reshaping energy choices for the rest of the world, creating the conditions for a decline in global fossil fuel use.
ember-energy.org
September 9, 2025 at 6:33 PM
So much interesting insight and data in these new piece from @ember-energy.org on electricity energy transition in China ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
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Carney hinted he’ll soon release a ‘climate competitiveness strategy’ that insiders expect will boost industrial carbon pricing while cutting other emission reduction policies, echoing previously failed attempts at striking a grand bargain. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/09/09/a...
Carney insiders hint at climate strategy with industrial carbon price hikes
Prime Minister Carney hinted he’ll soon release a ‘climate competitiveness strategy’ that insiders expect will boost industrial carbon pricing while cutting other emission reduction policies, echoing ...
www.nationalobserver.com
September 9, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Carney hinted he’ll soon release a ‘climate competitiveness strategy’ that insiders expect will boost industrial carbon pricing while cutting other emission reduction policies, echoing previously failed attempts at striking a grand bargain. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/09/09/a...
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To unlock Canada’s full potential for critical minerals, governments and industry must treat Indigenous rights as central pillars—not afterthoughts—in mining development.
Read more from Saga Williams, the Institute’s Marisa Beck and Tamara Krawchenko ⬇️
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...
Read more from Saga Williams, the Institute’s Marisa Beck and Tamara Krawchenko ⬇️
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...
Canada should fast-track the idea that Indigenous rights and critical minerals go hand in hand
Leadership in inclusion and responsibility projects to the world that Canada is a safe and reliable jurisdiction for mining.
www.hilltimes.com
September 9, 2025 at 2:27 PM
To unlock Canada’s full potential for critical minerals, governments and industry must treat Indigenous rights as central pillars—not afterthoughts—in mining development.
Read more from Saga Williams, the Institute’s Marisa Beck and Tamara Krawchenko ⬇️
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...
Read more from Saga Williams, the Institute’s Marisa Beck and Tamara Krawchenko ⬇️
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...
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👇 For the CBAM crowd cc @aaroncosbey.bsky.social @dalebeugin.bsky.social
CBAM Corner: The 🇪🇺 Commission has opened civil society consultations for the 'Big Three' implementing acts on
👉 the methodology for the determination of embedded emissions;
👉 free allocation adjustment via CBAM certificates;
👉crediting of carbon prices paid in third countries.
shorturl.at/tW4TW
👉 the methodology for the determination of embedded emissions;
👉 free allocation adjustment via CBAM certificates;
👉crediting of carbon prices paid in third countries.
shorturl.at/tW4TW
August 31, 2025 at 1:36 PM
👇 For the CBAM crowd cc @aaroncosbey.bsky.social @dalebeugin.bsky.social
Here's my colleague Arthur Zhang clearing the air on Canada's ZEV mandate. Lots of the debate around this policy don't reflect how it actually works.
Electric vehicles have been in the spotlight recently, and so have misconceptions about the zero-emissions vehicle mandate.
We break down three common myths, and what the facts actually say about the ZEV mandate ⬇️
climateinstitute.ca/debunking-th...
We break down three common myths, and what the facts actually say about the ZEV mandate ⬇️
climateinstitute.ca/debunking-th...
Debunking three myths about the ZEV mandate
Recent public debate about the ZEV mandate has produced some misconceptions. We debunk three common myths.
climateinstitute.ca
July 22, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Here's my colleague Arthur Zhang clearing the air on Canada's ZEV mandate. Lots of the debate around this policy don't reflect how it actually works.
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Helpful map and description by CNO of the major projects that are in the offing. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/07/17/a...
Meet the Megaprojects
Details about which major national-interest projects will make Prime Minister Mark Carney’s list are being kept under wraps, but Canada’s National Observer has combed through the premiers’ wishlists…
www.nationalobserver.com
July 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Helpful map and description by CNO of the major projects that are in the offing. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/07/17/a...
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New ECCC study confirms: this summer, heat waves in Yukon and Alberta were 2 to 10× more likely because of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions.
www.canada.ca/en/environme...
www.canada.ca/en/environme...
Climate scientists calculate role human-caused climate change plays in shifting weather extremes - Canada.ca
This summer, climate scientists are using the Rapid Extreme Weather Event Attribution system to analyze heat waves across Canada to determine how CO2 and other emissions from human activities impacted...
www.canada.ca
July 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM
New ECCC study confirms: this summer, heat waves in Yukon and Alberta were 2 to 10× more likely because of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions.
www.canada.ca/en/environme...
www.canada.ca/en/environme...