Members of the media may directly contact the following experts on this topic:
Nicholas Rivers (English only)
Full Professor, School of Public and International Affairs and member of the Institute of the Environment at the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Professor Rivers’ research interests touch on topics related to climate and energy policies, including the economic evaluation of environmental policies.
“It’s clear the current energy crisis is putting pressure on Canadians. The best way to deal with this pressure would have been to provide income support for vulnerable Canadians, through existing mechanisms like the GST rebate. Gasoline tax exemptions worsen the problem by increasing gasoline demand.”
Jean Thomas Bernard (English and French)
Visiting Professor, Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences
Professor Bernard's expertise includes environmental economics, policies and regulations, particularly surrounding green energy.