Poilievre sure likes the sound of his own voice
With stunts like last week’s filibuster, the Conservative leader keeps reminding Canadians that he may not have the gravitas it takes to hold down the government’s top job.
Wildfires should be a big wake-up call for federal political action
If the hallways of West Block smelling like the world’s most ominous campfire aren’t enough to jolt parliamentarians into action, it’s not clear what will be.
A new link to hope and reconciliation in Ontario’s north
The proposed Northern Road Link would open a new era of economic reconciliation and hope for the Marten Falls First Nation and Webequie First Nation.
Logging in Canada is not sustainable and needs to change
International markets are increasingly demanding products that do not harm Earth’s climate and biodiversity-critical forests.
Canada can still be a natural resource powerhouse in a net-zero economy
This country has long been a significant exporter of natural resources, and the clean energy transition doesn’t change that.
Wildfire crisis indicates need to refrain from new fossil fuel, LNG projects, say environmentalists
Canada must transition off of fossil fuels, which are exacerbating wildfires, according to the David Suzuki Foundation.
Environmental and health advocates endorse update to Environmental Protection Act, but also call for promised second bill
Independent Senator Stan Kutcher has urged all Senators to adopt the House’s version of Bill S-5 ‘without delay.’
Feds turn to offshore oil regulators as ‘experienced hands’ to oversee offshore wind industry
A new government bill would expand the mandates of the Nova Scotia and Newfoundland offshore oil regulators, a move the government says will unlock investment for offshore wind, but which has environmental groups concerned.
Smith’s win ‘complicates’ climate change debate for Ottawa, but Trudeau may gain from provincial sparring partner, say observers
Energy policy will provide the major ‘flashpoints’ between Alberta and Ottawa, and it’s no longer possible for the feds to wait Smith out, said Dan Arnold.
Conservatives pull support for Environmental Protection Act after Liberals back NDP MP’s tailings pond amendment
Bill S-5, which would update the Canadian Environmental Protection Act for the first time since 1999, is at third reading in the House following ‘more than 50 hours of study’ at the House Environment Committee.
