Canada can’t ignore climate change just because the U.S. is missing in action
At some point, the U.S. will again become a responsible stakeholder, but its failure to assume its responsibility is no excuse for Canada or any other country to slack off. Climate change is an urgent challenge for today.
Environment groups want ‘national interest’ defined in Liberals’ One Economy law
The government needs to have a ‘national conversation’ about what it means to have a project meet Bill C-5’s criteria, says Anna Johnston, a staff lawyer with West Coast Environmental Law.
‘Early days’ to grade Carney’s climate policies, say advocates who point to ‘welcome’ campaign pledges
While some environmental groups ‘welcome’ Liberal platform pledges on climate, Green Leader Elizabeth May says the government’s proposed pipeline plans are ‘outrageous.’
Today Tuvalu, tomorrow the world
Almost one-third of the South Pacific island’s 10,000 residents entered a lottery whose 280 lucky winners would get a special climate-change visa that entitles them to live in Australia.
Connecting regional electricity grids should be Canada’s top nation-building project
Canada’s provincial electricity systems are impressive but to make the country an energy superpower, they must be linked together.
Canadians’ right to a healthy environment is already being tested
Canada is deciding whether and how to regulate a class of toxic substances known as PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances), more commonly known as ‘forever chemicals.’
Breaking down C-5: Carney’s ‘build, baby, build’ bill draws support from business sector, but heavy pushback from environmental, Indigenous groups
Bill C-5’s two major components seek to address internal trade barriers, and to fast-track national interest projects.
Saskatchewan Senator pushes for a national emergency response agency to fight wildfires
Under Canada’s current system, provincial and territorial governments have jurisdiction over emergency responses, but as out-of-control wildfires continue to burn, some are pushing again for a national FEMA-like agency to lead the response.
Canada’s water is a strategic asset, so let’s treat it like one
Water is foundational to our economy, our food and energy systems, and our national security. We must meet the moment with fresh solutions to emerging water issues.
Carney says Indigenous traditions are key to protecting nature—Métis climate leadership offers a path forward
As wildfires increasingly impact the Métis Homeland, drawing on the wisdom of our ancestors offers sustainable, culturally grounded solutions for the future.
