Dr. James Meadowcroft of the Transition Accelerator (@transitionaccelerator.ca) says solutions are already known—electrify grids, retrofit buildings, build clean industry, lower tech costs. Canada doesn’t need another plan, but a coordinated strategy that delivers results.

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Dr. Normand Mousseau says the new Climate Competitiveness Strategy strengthens Canada’s clean energy and critical minerals role, but must be matched with a clear electrification strategy for demand sectors.

See further #Budget2025 insights on our live discussion blog.

The Climate Competitiveness Strategy, part of #Budget2025, was deemed to be "long on rhetoric, short on specifics".

The strategy “shows no commitment to the government’s legal obligation to meet its 2030 GHG reduction targets,” said sustainability expert Bob Willard.

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#Budget2025 has left many wondering about the future of the emissions cap.

“People want clear regulations on big polluters,” says Conor Cutis (@conorcurtis.bsky.social). Public polling shows strong support for a cap if well implemented.

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Seth Klein (@sethdklein.bsky.social) of the Climate Emergency Unit (@climateunit.bsky.social) shared that a Youth Climate Corps was established in #Budget2025, with a commitment of $40 million over two years.

"This is a win for hundreds of young activists and allies", he said.

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Many experts are nervous as #Budget2025 signals changes to newly updated greenwashing rules.

Sierra Club's Connor Curtis (@conorcurtis.bsky.social): “Weakening greenwashing rules is a problem for the climate and a problem for our democracy.”

Read more reactions to greenwashing rule changes.

Luisa Da Silva, executive director at Iron & Earth said she was “waiting to hear what will move the needle on real affordability for individuals.”

"When the current affordability crisis isn’t mentioned, those experiencing hardships feel forgotten," she added.

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Gordon More (@gmore70.bsky.social), of Southeast Techhub in Estevan, SK, noted that “funding for labour force development continues to go to urban centres” rather than rural, where major projects are being planned.

More insight into rural economic development in #Budget2025 on our website.

Responding to the budget statement on “expanding the Union Training and Innovation Program to boost union-based apprenticeship training in the Red Seal trades," Abhi Kantamneni of HRAI notes union apprenticeship support may miss non-union clean economy trades like HVAC.

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Betsy Agar (Efficiency Canada) warns that building decarbonization policy is being “quietly wound down.” The Greener Homes Loan closure shows instability just when upgrades must accelerate.

Read more analysis on the impacts of #Budget2025 on energy efficiency in Canada.

Bryan Watson (CleanTech North) wants certainty: legislate outstanding clean economy tax credits, finalize EV supply chain credits, and expand eligibility for waste heat recovery. Here's what else they want to see: climatetechtalk.substack.com/p/budget-wat...

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George P.R. Benson (@georgeprbenson.bsky.social) notes Carney’s new budget framework splits capital vs operating spending. The PBO likes this format, Benson added, but it is nervous about the breadth the government is proposing.

Read more of George's reaction to #Budget2025 on our blog page.