Green Ribbon Panel

Objectives

The Panel will focus on the role nuclear and other technologies that anchor Canada’s energy sector can play in fighting climate change and growing the economy at home and abroad.

The Panel will conduct outreach and research activities to contribute to the Report and develop public policy recommendations for all levels of government on real solutions to fight climate change.

Mobilize business and civic leaders in the climate advocacy space to have a forum for sharing ideas, lessons and best practices, and ultimately produce a report with recommendations that can be delivered to government

"Climate change is one of the most pressing problems facing society and electrification is one of the solutions, especially in Ontario where the electricity grid is already very low in GHG emissions. It is critical that industry and civil society work together to ensure we move towards these solutions in the most effective and timely way.“ "

"Long-term planning with a mix of non GHG-emitting sources, including nuclear power, sets up Canada for success by allowing us to invest in innovation for the new clean-growth industry and drive clean transportation. Ontario undertook a multi-year effort when it decided to phase out coal. It is critical for other provinces and jurisdictions to follow Ontario’s lead and embrace the full spectrum of non GHG-emitting sources as an integral piece of the climate change puzzle."

"Our vision at Asthma Canada is a future without asthma. We strongly believe that clean air does not need to come at the expense of the economy and jobs, which is why we support this Green Ribbon Panel. We are forming a coalition of thought leaders focused on combating climate change and ensuring Canadians have cleaner air to breath for generations to come."

"Pragmatic solutions that will enable our economy to prosper will be critical to addressing our collective climate change goals. As the indispensable partner of business, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce is proud to come together with business and civic leaders to advance evidence-based recommendations on climate change through the 2020 Green Ribbon Panel."

"The 107 million Canadians and Americans who call the binational Great Lakes economic region home are deeply concerned about the ability to respond to climate change and other environmental pressures while growing the economy and improving their individual prosperity and well-being. The Green Ribbon Panel was formed because we collectively believe that a clean environment and a strong economy can go hand in hand."

"Energy policy has considerable downstream effects on the province’s economy. As such, decisions must encourage investment, job creation and economic growth across the province. Manufacturing companies and Industries are ready and willing to do their part to combat climate change and know that it can come without having to sacrifice their business models and economic prosperity."

Members

James Scongack, Bruce Power – Chair
Christopher Hilkene, Pollution Probe
Steve McCauley, Pollution Probe
Rocco Rossi, Ontario Chamber of Commerce
Claudia Dessanti, Ontario Chamber of Commerce

Jeffrey Beach, Asthma Canada
Dennis Darby, Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters
Mark Fisher, Council of the Great Lakes Region
Cara Clairman, Plug’n Drive
Bruce Wallace, Nuclear Innovation Institute

Robert Stasko, Hydrogen Business Council
Jeff Parnell, Power Workers Union
John Sprackett, Power Workers Union
Michelle Johnston, The Society
Kenneth Craig, Bruce County