30 actions that should underpin Carney’s climate competitive vision: One Canadian Clean Economy Task Force - Clean Energy Canada

The One Canadian Clean Economy Task Force, supported by Clean Energy Canada, has released the North Star Action Plan outlining 30 key recommendations to support Canada’s climate competitiveness strategy ahead of a major federal budget announcement. The task force comprises leaders from sectors including critical minerals, batteries, clean transportation, energy efficiency, and clean technology. Their core belief is that Canada can protect its economy from current trade and tariff challenges while positioning itself to gain significant economic benefits from the global energy transition. The plan focuses on addressing government priorities such as selecting strategic national projects, reducing internal trade barriers, advancing Indigenous reconciliation, and enhancing climate competitiveness. Key challenges identified include lengthy and complex regulatory approval processes with overlapping jurisdictions, barriers to workforce development due to inconsistent training standards, and a lack of coordinated electricity planning leading to reliance on U.S. power. The task force recommends streamlining regulatory processes with earlier Indigenous engagement, prioritizing clean economy trades in labor mobility, investing in workforce reskilling, and launching a “United Canada” grid initiative