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Trevor Melanson

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About Trevor Melanson

Trevor Melanson is the communications director of Clean Energy Canada, a program at Simon Fraser University’s Centre for Dialogue. A former journalist, Trevor previously held editor roles at Canadian Business, Vancouver, and BCBusiness magazines.

5 Articles

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.
Opinion | January 26th 2023

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.
Opinion | August 31st 2022

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.
Opinion | December 22nd 2021

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.
Opinion | June 15th 2021

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.
Opinion, Politics | May 7th 2019

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