It has been almost eight months since Mark Carney became prime minister, and he has been noticeably quiet about climate policy, an issue that previously seemed to define his politics.
Carney has a history of caring about climate policy, having spent a significant portion of his career discussing the role of financial markets in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
He spent much of his career, and especially the more recent portion, articulating the key role he saw for financial markets in pricing and ultimately reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Despite this, he needs to more fully explain his position on Canada's climate policy.
The author is broadly sympathetic to Carney's approach to climate policy and believes it is time for him to speak out.
Author's summary: Mark Carney must clarify his stance on climate policy.