6-minute read
Projet Eau du Nord – Comment exploiter l’or bleu québécois
Publication of an Economic Note on the development of Quebec’s blue gold in a realistic and environmentally respectful manner.
1-minute read
Northern Waters – A realistic, sustainable and profitable plan to exploit Quebec’s blue gold
Northern waters and energy hold a special place in our national mythology and daily economic reality, particularly since the major hydro-electric work at James Bay in the 1970s. Quebec’s environmental and energy policies were manifestly transformed after our northern rivers were harnessed. The impact was also positive on various other sectors of society, ranging from public finances to industrial development and including social and economic progress in Aboriginal communities. Despite these considerable achievements in exploiting Quebec’s blue gold, one question remains: are we yet making the most of this natural resource, which is increasingly rare in various areas of the world and is likely to rise in value in the coming decades?
8-minute read
L’eau du nord: blue gold
Publication of an Economic Note on the development of Quebec’s blue gold in a realistic and environmentally respectful manner.
4-minute read
Le triomphe de l’émotion sur la raison
Adoption of the Waxman-Markey Cap-and-Trade Bill in the US.
4-minute read
Une solution de marché pour enfouir les déchets nucléaires
What to do about a proposed nuclear waste storage site?
3-minute read
Le Québec devrait exporter son eau douce
Publication of a Research Paper on the exploitation of Quebec’s water resources.
1-minute read
Freshwater exports for the development of Quebec’s blue gold
Fresh water is a product whose relative economic value has risen substantially and will keep rising in the coming years. It has become a growing source of wealth and an increasingly worthwhile investment opportunity. Without better management of this resource, the emergence of water distress can be expected in many highly populated areas of the world. This study aims to present a general portrait of the possibilities open to Quebec in selling and exporting fresh water, to assess Quebec’s competitive advantage and potential in this regard and to define the role and responsibilities that the existence of this potential imposes.
4-minute read
Quebec should be wary of electric car initiative – Cheap power won’t drive this idea
Should Quebec invest money in electric cars?
4-minute read
Choisir ses batailles
Is there really a consensus about global warming?
4-minute read
Pas (d’éolienne) dans ma cour
The impact of structured opposition movements on economic development.