Biofuels sector says delay to Clean Fuel Standard exposes it to election uncertainty
The renewable fuel industry is concerned over the Liberal government’s recent decision to delay past the 2019 federal election the development of clean fuel standard regulations, something the Liberals once called Canada’s “single largest emission-reduction policy.” The biofuels industry believe the delay, which extends the regulatory development timeline up to a year longer, produces more […]
Clean energy revolution is underway around the world, Canada better hop to it
TORONTO—The world is slowly but surely moving to a low-carbon economy, one where new technologies will phase out our heavy dependence on oil, coal, and natural gas and shift to clean electricity based on renewables such as hydro, solar, and wind as well as nuclear. There will be big costs—but also big opportunities—as the world […]
Natural Resources minister affirms commitment to nuclear energy, say feds are examining path forward with small reactors
A new minister is at the helm and Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi, who took over from Jim Carr on July 18, is highlighting commitments to nuclear power, renewables, increased trade in the world and between provinces, and natural gas. In an email interview with The Hill Times, Mr. Sohi (Edmonton Mill Woods, Alta.) said Ottawa is […]
Reckless pipeline purchase distracts from needed transition
Climate change is undeniably the greatest challenge facing our generation. We are already experiencing its disastrous consequences and it is imperative that all countries assume their responsibilities and start transitioning away from fossil fuels. The facts are incontrovertible, the science is unquestionable, and all experts agree: we need to act now, before it is too […]
Still troubled by government’s overall approach to ensuring Canada’s businesses remain competitive
In April 2018, the Senate’s Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources released an interim report on decarbonizing heavy industry as part of its ongoing study on Canada’s transition to a lower-carbon economy. We heard from dozens of witnesses representing emission-intensive trade-exposed industries such as iron and steel, cement, aluminum, fertilizer and others. These […]
Charities still feeling chill despite court ruling striking down limits on political activity
As the government considers appealing a judge’s decision granting greater freedom to charities and their political activities, some non-profits are still playing by the old rules they say put a chill on important policy work. The Income Tax Act says charities can’t spend more than 10 per cent of their time on “political activities,” which […]
Where will catastrophic climate change all end?
LONDON, U.K.—This is Armageddon summer in the Northern Hemisphere: out-of-control wildfires all around the Arctic Circle (not to mention California and Greece), weeks-long heatwaves with unprecedented high temperatures, torrential downpours and biblical floods. And, yes, it’s climate change. It’s quite appropriate to be frightened, because the summers will be much worse 10 years from now, […]
Economists, ‘not surprised’ by carbon-pricing changes, explain what they mean
Economists say the Liberal government’s changes to its proposed carbon-pricing subsidy rates for industrial emitters offered them no surprises, despite growls from politicians and some journalists that the update was a “retreat” from carbon pricing. Politicians, including Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, were quick to accuse the feds of “watering down” their carbon-pricing plan. On social […]
Chicken farmers care about food safety, think supply management works well
Re: “When our food system fails, who pays the price?” (The Hill Times, July 23, p. 14). This oddly circuitous piece is misleading. It seems like yet another attempt to cut down the hard work of Canadian farmers, their excellent management practices, and their ability to earn a fair wage for their work. The piece also appears […]
Sohi brings finesse, not ferocity to $4.5-billion Trans Mountain Pipeline file, say Alberta political observers
The federal Liberal government’s new point man for the $4.5-billion Trans Mountain pipeline is known in Alberta as a politician with a soft touch and the skills to soothe pipeline opponents, but not to fight a nasty public battle over the most important file in the province, say Alberta political observers. Amarjeet Sohi (Edmonton Mill […]
