Mike Wilson and David Hughes: We must find the middle ground on climate change

Published on The Hub as part of their Kickstart Canada series

The prevailing wisdom assumes that the next federal election will be fought and won on pocketbook issues, not the environment. But when insurance costs rise with the flood waters, and people’s lives and businesses are disrupted by the flames of wildfire, we are reminded of the deep cultural and economic relationship Canadians have with nature.

Canada prides itself as being both a resource-based economic powerhouse and a responsible steward of the greatest natural endowment on the planet. But if we want our communities to thrive, conserving and maximizing the value of our natural wealth is an imperative….

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