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The University of Ottawa鈥檚 Positive Energy program today released a new report that explores the work of Canada鈥檚 Just Transition Task Force. In 2018, the Task Force met with communities and stakeholders across Canada that would be affected by the federal government鈥檚 phase out of coal-fired electricity. The report, written by Positive Energy researchers Brendan Frank and S茅bastien Girard Lindsay, identifies aspects of the Task Force鈥檚 work that could help to depolarize Canada鈥檚 energy and climate dialogue.
The Task Force was commissioned to hear the concerns of coal communities and address them with policy recommendations. The study identifies key aspects of the Task Force鈥檚 work that may have increased or decreased the risk of polarization. Most important to reducing the risk of polarization is a neutral consultation process that avoided any perceptions of bias or partisanship.
The new report is now available on the Positive Energy鈥檚 website. It is the second of four case studies that examine initiatives to address polarization over energy and climate issues in Canada. Positive Energy will release additional case studies in the coming months.
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鈥淭he work of the Just Transition Task Force was groundbreaking and is full of helpful lessons for policymakers. As they chart Canada鈥檚 energy future in an age of climate change, securing the trust of affected communities is vital.鈥 鈥 Brendan Frank, Interim Research Director and Senior Research Associate, Positive Energy, University of Ottawa
鈥淭he Just Transition Task Force showed that addressing climate change is not just a technocratic problem. It is a human problem as well. Failing to properly consider the human dimensions of lowering emissions increases the risk of polarization.鈥 鈥 S茅bastien Girard Lindsay, Doctoral Candidate and Research Assistant, Positive Energy, University of Ottawa
鈥淒ebates over Canada鈥檚 energy and climate future can be polarizing. This case study shows how inclusive, nonpartisan and representative consultation processes can help to find common ground and reduce the risks of polarization.鈥 鈥 Professor Monica Gattinger, Chair, Positive Energy and Director, Institute for Science, Society and Policy, University of Ottawa.
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