Task force calls on federal government to spend billions on a ‘green recovery’ | CBC News: The task force came together in May and its 14 members include some former top political advisers — including Gerald Butts, ex-principal secretary to the prime minister, and former advisers to B.C. Premier John Horgan and Ontario Premier Doug Ford.

Its proposals also include new investments in clean energy, such as hydrogen, and increased production and promotion of zero-emission vehicles.

Lourie said many of the report’s ideas are “so straightforward” he can’t see why the federal government wouldn’t adopt them.

Task force calls on federal government to spend billions on a ‘green recovery’ | CBC News: The task force came together in May and its 14 members include some former top political advisers — including Gerald Butts, ex-principal secretary to the prime minister, and former advisers to B.C. Premier John Horgan and Ontario Premier Doug Ford. Its proposals also include new investments in clean energy, such as hydrogen, and increased production and promotion of zero-emission vehicles.Lourie said many of the report’s ideas are “so straightforward” he can’t see why the federal government wouldn’t adopt them.Read More