All Episodes

March 15, 2025 11 mins

The PBO emissions cap report is as ridiculous as a report on the costs to the economy of requiring seat belts in cars that does not account for any of the benefits of having seat belts in cars. It also comes as ultra-rich corporations in the U.S. are being given free reign to pollute as much as they like. Canada can, and must, be different – for practical and economic reasons. 

  • Most Canadians (65 per cent) agree that Canada should invest in renewable energy instead of fossil fuel developments.
  • A majority of Canadians (62 per cent) agree that Canada should maintain its climate commitments independent of the United States administration’s decisions, including its withdrawal from the UN Paris Agreement on climate.

- As of March 10th, 2025 according to polling by Leger. We must not lose the progress we have made in reducing corporate pollution.

The Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer ( PBO ) report on the emissions cap is out and we outline it’s flaws in this week's podcast episode. Find sources and more information here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/pbo-emissions-cap-report/

Find out more about the economic benefits of an emissions cap here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/emissions-cap-economy/

Find our full list of emissions cap facts here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/action-item/canada-emissions-cap-facts/

Listen to our interview with wildfire and flood survivors calling for the emissions cap on oil and gas corporations here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/emissions-cap-climate-impact/

Another analogy for how bad the PBO's report is would be a historical study of diminishing job growth in the horse-drawn carriage industry, due to the rise of cars, without factoring in the increased job growth in car production.

Be sure to send us your questions at info@sierraclub.ca and sign up for email updates from us here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/subscribe-for-updates/

And don't forget to take action!

Support the show

Find out more and take action at sierraclub.ca/take-action/

Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

Betrayal Weekly

Betrayal Weekly

Betrayal Weekly is back for a new season. Every Thursday, Betrayal Weekly shares first-hand accounts of broken trust, shocking deceptions, and the trail of destruction they leave behind. Hosted by Andrea Gunning, this weekly ongoing series digs into real-life stories of betrayal and the aftermath. From stories of double lives to dark discoveries, these are cautionary tales and accounts of resilience against all odds. From the producers of the critically acclaimed Betrayal series, Betrayal Weekly drops new episodes every Thursday. If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. Please join our Substack for additional exclusive content, curated book recommendations, and community discussions. Sign up FREE by clicking this link Beyond Betrayal Substack. Join our community dedicated to truth, resilience, and healing. Your voice matters! Be a part of our Betrayal journey on Substack.

Stuff You Should Know

Stuff You Should Know

If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

Dateline NBC

Dateline NBC

Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2026 iHeartMedia, Inc.

  • Help
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • AdChoicesAd Choices