Bill C-69 dragon has been slain
If Canada is to be a world leader, we must reform our project assessment processes, and become a major supplier of natural resources and energy to our friends and allies. Our national security depends upon it.
Supreme Court’s Impact Assessment Act ruling not a repudiation of federal power over climate protection, MPs and experts say, but urgent fix needed for law
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says the government ‘wants to ensure clarity and certainty for investment in projects this country needs,’ with Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson saying the Supreme Court’s concerns can be dealt with ‘in a relatively surgical way.’
Low levels of radiation can harm, writes former federal researcher
It is extremely concerning when none other than the president of the Canadian Nuclear Society Doddy Kastanya seems to believe low levels of radiation can do no harm (“Misunderstandings lead to poor judgment and potential environmental harm: nuclear society head,” (The Hill Times, letter to the editor, Sept. 13) in response to an opinion piece […]
Canada must invest in full spectrum of isotope production
In the fight against cancer, our strength will come from collaborating within the isotope industry and across sectors to deliver the best options to patients.
Canada needs strong principles to make sense of the critical minerals boom
To develop modern energy and transportation solutions, we need a modern approach to deciding where and when mineral development makes sense.
Nuclear power isn’t nearly so scary when you understand it
Radiation may be a challenging concept, but it is fully understood, very predictable, and easily managed.
There is no net zero without nuclear energy
To achieve our goals and preserve our climate for future generations, we can’t afford to ignore any clean energy solution.
New Brunswick Indigenous communities and Canadians need facts about SMNRs, not sales hype
Until the government shares facts instead of sales pitches for small modular nuclear reactors, Indigenous nations must assume that representation is not connected to people, but to industry.
Industry rep calls on Ottawa to boost subsidies for EVs, as high prices put them out of reach for many consumers
Widespread adoption of electric vehicles is part of the government’s plan to reach net-zero. But the industry needs help to hit Ottawa’s ‘aggressive sales targets,’ says a spokesperson for the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association.
As Britain eyes Canada’s critical minerals, U.K. minister for the Americas seeks to build relationships with Indigenous Peoples in Canada
To move forward on the trade of critical minerals between Canada and the U.K. in a ‘constructive way,’ Minister David Rutley says he is ‘personally learning’ the importance of including Indigenous Peoples in that dialogue.
