Parliamentary party people: packed receptions at the Métropolitain and high class at British high commissioner’s
Week one of the Parliamentary social calendar welcomed MPs, Senators, staffers, lobbyists, and the media back with three nights of back-to-back parties. There were actually more, but I could only go to three.
Canada can’t be an innocent bystander in the energy security crisis
Unlocking Canadian energy to make the world a better place. That is the main message we are trying to get across to Canada’s federal government. If we don’t unlock it now, then when? Europeans are in desperate need of reliable and affordable energy as they move away from dependence on Russian energy and anticipate a […]
When green hydrogen and reality collide
Not since the energy crises of the 1970s has global energy insecurity been more evident. For almost half a century, most forms of energy have been inexpensive and abundant. Not so anymore. Energy security is defined as the provision of reliable and affordable energy, which is also both environmentally and economically sustainable. These components of […]
Limited hope for resolution to historic Canada-U.S. softwood lumber spat, say stakeholders, MPs
As Ottawa embarks on a trade challenge of American countervailing duties on Canadian softwood lumber exports, there is a glimmer of hope that both sides can reach a negotiated settlement to resolve the longstanding dispute. Softwood lumber has long been a trade irritant along the 49th parallel, as both Democratic and Republican administrations have taken […]
Getting gas to Europe: when, how, and why
The question of whether Canada should fill a sudden demand for natural gas in Europe has become a hot political topic since Russia invaded Ukraine, and forced Europe to start looking elsewhere for its supply of gas. All the more so after the Liberal government moved to create an exemption to its own economic sanctions […]
Politics This Morning: Premiers meet to echo familiar call for more healthcare funding
Good Monday morning, Prime Minister JUSTIN TRUDEAU is in Montreal today. He’ll be participating in a roundtable discussion with victims of violent crime, and representatives of Sun Youth, a local charity focused on alleviating poverty and preventing crime. Trudeau was in Truro, Nova Scotia, on Saturday alongside Defence Minister ANITA ANAND to deliver a long-awaited apology […]
Ontario has recognized our nuclear advantage, says stakeholder group
Re: “We don’t want hundreds of modular reactors across Canada,” (The Hill Times, June 13, p. 23). Ontario’s Nuclear Advantage would like to point out that we think the opinions in John Bennett’s piece are misleading and not rooted in facts. Bennett implies that Canadians’ rights are being taken away and that the government will […]
Canada is ignoring opportunities to become a real global energy leader
Canada is a top-five energy producer and is considered a global energy leader. Our energy sector is a key driver that supports jobs, funds programs and services, and meets the daily energy needs of millions of Canadians. The sector attracts international investment and demand. Given the daily importance of energy to Canadian citizens and businesses, […]
Federal rebates not enough to help Canadians with costly transition to zero-emission vehicles, say Cons, NDP
The Liberal government’s target date for when all vehicles sold in Canada must be zero-emissions won’t be achievable without stronger purchasing incentives to help Canadians with the high cost of greener transportation, say Conservative and NDP MPs. “I think that the challenge … is mandating a technology that, right now, is not necessarily affordable for […]
Canada needs tobacco-style ban on fossil fuel ads to combat climate change public health crisis
In a heart-warming scene, a family cooks dinner together over a gas stove. They laugh and taste as they relish the joy of togetherness. This scene is an ad designed to convince Canadians to choose gas for their new home. What it doesn’t tell you is that for an hour after cooking, the level of particulates […]
