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PRI-CCLI Joint Statement to the Competition Bureau on Bill C-59 Guidelines
The Canada Climate Law Initiative (CCLI) and the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) have issued a joint statement to the Competition Bureau of Canada to provide constructive input on the Bureau’s guidance for environmental claims under Bill C-59. The submission reflects perspectives from Canadian investors and issuers who have identified a need for clear, practical […]
Pathways to competitiveness: How transition plans can help Canadian businesses compete and grow
Business Future Pathways’ report outlines why climate transition planning is now essential for Canadian competitiveness and investment. In a world of accelerating change, climate disruption is one source of change that businesses can foresee—and prepare for. Transition plans deliver tangible business benefits. They build internal capacity, strengthen strategy alignment and open access to capital and […]
Accountability and Transparency in British Columbia’s Mining Sector: Addressing Economic Underperformance
Anticipated economic benefits play a central role in justifying approval of mining projects in British Columbia. Mines’ projected jobs, tax revenue, and community investments form the basis of their social licence to operate and are often used to justify environmental and social trade-offs. It is crucial, therefore, that these benefit projections are realistic. Yet no […]
Duty of vigilance in 2025: Pathways for Québec
This exploratory report examines the duty of vigilance, its development in France, and possible avenues for promoting vigilance (enhanced, proactive, and preventive diligence) in order to hold companies in Québec accountable. The report maps the state of the conversation and trends around the regulation of large companies, particularly in France and Europe. It draws on […]
Climate change in the courtroom: Trends, impacts, and emerging lessons
Climate change in the courtroom: Trends, impacts, and emerging lessons highlights emerging trends and key issues shaping the field of climate litigation. As of 30 June 2025, a cumulative 3,099 climate-related cases have been filed in 55 national jurisdictions and 24 international or regional courts, tribunals, or quasi-judicial bodies including landmark opinions by the International […]
Submission to Finance Canada as part of its Pre-budget Consultations in Advance of the upcoming 2025 Fall Federal Budget
In alignment with Prime Minister Carney’s call to have “a climate policy that is unifying, credible, and predictable; that reduces emissions, drives investment, and builds the economy of the future”, the following recommendations can amplify federal action in attracting capital towards sustainable economic activities and strengthening Canada’s economy by enhancing the management of climate-related financial […]