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Publication

Big Steps ForwardRecommendations for Budget 2008

Published: Nov 12, 2007

By: Green Budget Coalition

This set of recommendations for ambitious environmental action was presented to the federal government in advance of the 2008 federal budget. The Pembina Institute authored several of the recommendations including recommendations for carbon pricing, mining and mineral exploration and development, energy efficiency and renewable energy.

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Publication Type: Reports, Backgrounders & Position Papers

Topic Area: Sustainable Energy