Kevin Quinlan
About Kevin Quinlan
Kevin Quinlan served ten years in the Office of the Mayor at the City of Vancouver, including as Chief of Staff for Mayor Gregor Robertson from 2016-2018. As Chief of Staff, he was involved in the introduction of North America's first empty homes tax; the Renewable City Strategy, which outlines how Vancouver will transition off off fossil fuels by 2050; and securing the financial and policy support enabling the Broadway Subway. He has a keen interest in affordable housing, infrastructure, and environmental public policy. Kevin has a BA in Political Science from the University of British Columbia and a Master's of Urban Studies from Simon Fraser University. He can be reached by email at [email protected]
It’s time to make Canada a leader in sustainable finance
Without meaningful action on climate risk, Canada risks falling further behind our global peers. The Expert Panel notes that the relationship between the economy and the environment is at a “critical inflection point.” Let’s hope the Expert Panel on Sustainable Finance’s final report sets out a path to bring Canada’s financial institutions and capital markets into the new climate reality.
Why isn’t the Bank of Canada talking about climate change?
One risk to Canada’s economy that did not receive a single mention in the Bank of Canada governor's year-end speech: climate change. Kevin Quinlan notes that central banks in other countries are taking up their leadership role on this while the Bank of Canada barely mentions the subject.
What would a 10-year ban on federal contracts actually mean for SNC-Lavalin?
What kind of impact would a 10-year ban on bidding on federal contracts have on SNC-Lavalin? A former senior official in the administration of ex-Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson examines the situation.