Canada a world leader in advancement of oil and gas innovation
When you think about the development, advancement, and investment into alternative and renewable energy, you don’t typically think of oil and gas companies. Many pundits and politicians suggest a contradiction between oil and gas, and alternate energy development. I want to turn that argument on its head: oil and gas companies play a major role […]
Will Canada meet its 2030 clean energy goals? Look to natural gas, electric cars, and carbon pricing for clues
The federal government eyes increasing the share of non-emitting electricity generation to 90 per cent by 2030—but will Canada get there? Probably not, according to experts who spoke to The Hill Times. But Canada may get close. Industry officials and researchers said the federal government needs to, at the very least, follow its low-carbon economic plan. They also […]
Canada has a lot to do to fight climate change as we swelter in rising temperatures.
TORONTO—With cities around the world—including Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto—recently experiencing record-breaking heat and humidity, it’s possible that this will become the new normal. Climate experts are wary of attributing every spike in temperatures to climate change, but they are warning the heat wave we have been experiencing is consistent with what climate models are forecasting. […]
Feds’ fight over carbon tax with Ford could help Trudeau score points, say NDP, Liberal politicos
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s fight with the feds over the carbon tax delivers the Trudeau government the kind of political opposition that could work to its favour, say some Liberal- and NDP-connected politicos, while some Tory insiders say that the growing provincial opposition will help strengthen the Conservatives’ appeal federally. “The Liberals like the fight […]
Feds shy away from endorsing regulatory overhaul for ‘high-concern’ chemicals in CEPA reform
The federal government is not moving away from its current approach toward regulating high-risk chemicals, despite strong calls from environmentalists to change the formula to require industry to prove to federal regulators that some substances are safe before they’re used. Environment Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa Centre, Ont.) responded to the 87 recommendations on June 29 […]
Ford’s move serves to sabotage environmental responsibility
OTTAWA—Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s very first political act was to scrap the provincial cap and trade system. He framed the decision as “promise made, promise kept,” circulating a video tweet that features gas tank prices going down. As of last Thursday, 32,000 people had viewed the tweet and almost 2,000 liked what they saw. But […]
It’s time to require CCTV in Canadian slaughter plants
Use of closed-circuit television (CCTV) in slaughter plants is evolving globally. In preparation for Brexit, the U.K. passed legislation in May requiring CCTV in all British slaughter plants. Both countries and corporations recognize CCTV as an effective tool to ensure better treatment of animals. For example, Cargill, a multi-national slaughter company, adopted CCTV as policy, […]
Ministers meeting could mark Canada’s return to conservation leadership
When Canada’s ministers responsible for conservation, wildlife, and biodiversity meet in Ottawa on Thursday to hash out a national strategy on protected areas and conservation, the gathering could mark another step towards this country’s return as a global conservation leader. Canadians discouraged by years of Canada’s relative conservation neglect may want to take heart. The meeting […]
Signs are not hopeful on animal testing
A bill that would ban the manufacture and sale of cosmetic products that rely on animal testing has finally cleared the Senate. It took three years for Bill S-214 to win the approval of the Upper Chamber. It still must be voted on by the Commons before it can become law. And Commons approval is […]
Why 2018 is a crucial year for global climate action
This year is shaping up to be crucial for the Paris Agreement implementation. This week, the European Union, Canada, and China co-hosted the second Ministerial on Climate Action in Brussels in hopes of stepping up international cooperation in the global fight against climate change. The scale of the climate challenges we face today and in […]
