Peter Nicholson

Peter Nicholson

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Peter Nicholson is an economist and science policy expert, currently serving as the chair of the Canadian Climate Institute. He has extensive experience in examining the intersection of innovation and economic performance in Canada, and he has contributed to discussions on how the country's research and development efforts can better engage with the economy. Nicholson has been involved in reviewing significant reports on Canada’s R&D landscape, emphasizing the necessity for structural changes that can enhance innovation and economic productivity.

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Peter Nicholson expressed concern that there will be very little capture of carbon under the current plans.

The world is cooling on carbon capture. Why is Canada still barrelling ahead in the oil sands?
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-08-08
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Peter Nicholson is an economist and science policy expert who chairs the Canadian Climate Institute and reviewed the CCA report.

Is this the moment Canada gets serious about science and the economy?
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-11-23
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