Oil industry is environmental lobby’s favourite whipping post: But it’s time to salute the hydrocarbon industry for its contributions to our economic and social well-being [Energy Policy Briefing]
In the rush to lay blame for the earth’s changing climate, it seems that the hydrocarbon industry has become the environmental lobby’s favourite whipping post. While it is obvious that the energy sector does produce a significant amount of greenhouse gases, the sector is voluntarily taking a responsible approach to addressing climate change issues within […]
Joe still broken-hearted over Dom getting the girl
The real reason why Joe is back… Okay so you’ve heard all there is to hear about Joe Peschisolido’s return to Gritdom after a decade toiling for Reform and the Canadian Alliance. Well, perhaps not quite all. The crack among his confreres from his days as a young Liberal at the University of Toronto is […]
Don’t call me a Grit
When former Canadian Alliance MP Joe Peschisolido crossed over to the governing party last week, he left behind his executive assistant who resigned because he could not bring himself to work for the Liberals. Hamish Marshall, 23, quit Mr. Peschisolido’s Ottawa office after he learned his boss had become a Grit. The young man had […]
Energy potential on the East Coast: cooperation is the key: Georges Bank demonstrates need for dialogue between fishermen, petroleum companies and government [Energy Policy Briefing]
Energy potential remains strong across Canada with potential development in Canada’s Arctic, the Alberta tar sands and along the Eastern Coast. The recent inclusion of Halifax, N.S. into the World Energy Cities Partnership is a public acknowledgment that it is one of the major energy centres in North America. On Canada’s East Coast, particularly off […]
Jason Moscovitz gone to BDC, Debra Brown goes to EDC
And the new Defence Minister is Debra Brown… Okay not really, but now we have your attention. I reported last week that veteran CBC TV journalist Debra Brown had quit the Mother Corp. after 16 years (and a total of 20 in broadcasting), but was keeping mum about her plans. Ms. Brown has since confided […]
Elections chief lobbies to open federal leadership campaigns: ‘I wouldn’t use the word ‘corruption,’ but you know the best measure against that is public knowledge’ [Report]
Call it mission impossible, but Canada’s Chief Electoral Officer Jean-Pierre Kingsley wants to finally open up federal political leadership races, nomination races and the bank accounts of riding associations. Long considered sacred political ground, Mr. Kingsley has been pushing for so-called “sunshine” on these fronts for years and he’s not letting up, despite the fact […]
Yukon and N.W.T. are always wrongly portrayed as competitors: Not true, says Pat Duncan who supports both Alaska Highway Pipeline Project and Mackenzie Delta development [Energy Policy Briefing]
Despite recent volatility and softening prices, market conditions have renewed interest in exploring, developing, and commercializing the immense natural gas resources of northern Canada and Alaska. Although it’s difficult to predict how the September terrorist attacks in the United States or recent economic uncertainty may affect natural gas markets, most analysts agree that North American […]
Media plan shows Eggs not the only bozo in cabinet
Something doesn’t add up… Let’s see, Art Eggleton, claims he told the Prime Minister in cabinet last Tuesday morning that he knew about Canadian JTF2 troops handing over prisoners the week before. This admission came a day after Mr. Chretien told reporters any questions about the legalities and ethics of such actions were hypothetical because […]
Sudanese diplomat attacks U.S. under Clinton administration: Unites States committed ‘terrorism’ against Sudan in 1998, declares Sudan’s charge d’affaires to Canada
Sudan’s counsellor-charge d’affaires in Ottawa says the U.S. attack on a pharmaceutical factory in Sudan in 1998 was an act of terrorism and is calling for an international conference to define terrorism. “I don’t find any other term that can suit this,” said Abd Elghani E. Awad El Karim in an interview with The Hill […]
Government should embrace Canadian Wind Energy Association [Energy Policy Briefing]
If Canada is to compete in the economy of the 21st century we must seriously rethink our current energy policies. We must abandon our dependency on fossil fuels and nuclear energy. To do so makes sense both economically and environmentally. We must do so in order to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions and avert the […]
