Should we measure clean jobs?

Last week, Natural Resources Minister Greg Rickford and his American and Mexican counterparts announced a "working group" on climate change and energy. 

On its to-do list is more collaboration in the area of clean technology. In the same week, a group called Analytica Advisors said Canada is falling behind the rest of the world when it comes to clean tech and green jobs, even though late last year, a study by Clean Energy Canada said clean energy now employs more Canadians than the oilsands.

It's safe to say we're hearing some mixed messages about the present and future of enviro-friendly employment in Canada.

That's why Jennifer Winter says talking about the economy in terms of clean technology, and green jobs isn't always very helpful. She's the associate director of Energy and Environmental Policy at the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy. She joins Jim Brown this week to explain what should be measured when it comes to clean jobs and clean tech.