Sustainable Jobs Act promises Indigenous engagement but avoids nation-to-nation language that might upset provinces
The federal government’s newly tabled sustainable jobs plan has been described as a victory for labour, but advocates say it leaves Indigenous nations subject to provincial and territorial approaches to the energy transition.
Canada’s coming announcement on fossil fuel subsidies will be precedent setting
Independent Senator Rosa Galvez says the complex taxonomy of government support for the fossil fuel sector creates ‘grey areas where we still encourage exploration and exploitation and production of oil and gas.’
Natural Resources
Free, prior, and informed consent from Inuit is fundamental to reconciliation
Protection for our land should not depend on the tireless work of individuals standing up to corporate interests when their government will not defend them.
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.
The clean energy transition is underway with hydrogen and critical minerals
Canada can capitalize in the critical minerals market by rapidly implementing a strong hydrogen value chain.
Investing in Canada’s growth includes hydrogen and precious metals
We deserve to be part of the future global economy, and should be doing everything in our control to be actively pursuing it for our neighbours and ourselves.
What’s critical to critical minerals?
This is an opportunity for our country to create generational value while helping solve one of the world’s greatest climate challenges.
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.
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.
