Trevor Melanson
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About Trevor Melanson
Trevor Melanson is the communications director of Clean Energy Canada, a think tank at Simon Fraser University’s Centre for Dialogue. A former journalist, Trevor previously held editor roles at Canadian Business, Vancouver, and BCBusiness magazines.
On climate, the federal government should play offence, not defence
The federal government has brought to bear an impressive suite of climate measures but rather than wielding all this hard and noble work like the political sword it should be, our Liberal leaders are parrying attack after attack from the Opposition.
The real problem with electric vehicles is the bad press they get
While straight-up denying the existence of climate change has declined by a third, videos discrediting climate solutions, like EVs, have more than tripled.
More rebates for heat pumps, please
Climate change and the affordability crisis are two political mountains that, far from being at odds, must be climbed together.
Climate concerns wounded Conservatives in recent byelections
Not every federal party treats the need to develop climate action policies with the political reverence it deserves.
Canada must join other 'friend-shoring' countries to win the clean energy race
Canada faces a choice — and an opportunity — to cement climate-aligned trade relationships that will facilitate sustainable growth and prosperity, write Clean Energy Canada's Trevor Melanson and Oliver Sheldrick.
The message every Canadian needs to hear: climate action equals smaller energy bills
Now more than ever, Canadians need to understand that climate action is good for the pocketbook.
Canadians need to see climate change solutions work
Success stories about tackling the climate crisis do exist. Whether they’re being effectively communicated to Canadians is another matter, writes Trevor Melanson.
Climate targets have never inspired Canadians — but real-world action will
While Canadians generally support stronger climate targets, a whopping 85 per cent admit they have “no real idea” what Canada’s actual target is, writes Clean Energy Canada's Trevor Melanson.
Canada, we need to change the channel
Canada, we need to change the channel, the authors write. First in a series about Canada's climate policy strengths.