When making transport policy, don’t forget how it affects company vehicles
From changing environmental and transportation policies to the intense NAFTA renegotiation, the past few years have been a roller-coaster ride for the auto industry and fleet managers. The federal government is in the process of developing some very important policies for the ever-evolving transportation sector. Last year, Transport Canada released its Transportation 2030 strategy, which […]
On infrastructure, Kermit’s right: it’s not easy being green
Those who grew up with Sesame Street know this song by Kermit the Frog lamenting being green. Kermit sang long before green referred to the environment and well before being green was cool. Now, the word “green” is everywhere, from green energy to green growth to green infrastructure. But has it become easy to be […]
SNC-Lavalin nuclear contracts at risk if it’s convicted
If SNC-Lavalin is denied a deferred prosecution agreement and is convicted of fraud and corruption, this could prevent the engineering company from bidding on federal government contracts in Canada. But it could also jeopardize its current and future contractual obligations with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL), power producers Bruce Power, China National Nuclear Corp., […]
Senate committee changes tack, adds Alberta, Saskatchewan to C-48 study travel
The Senate committee studying the Liberals’ proposed oil tanker ban for northern British Columbia waters has reversed course, and will now travel to Prairie provinces as part of its work. The Transport and Communications Committee, which is studying Bill C-48, the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act, was already approved to spend up to $136,640 for its […]
Northern MPs call climate change report an ‘eye opener,’ say it should ‘sound the alarm’ for change
Northern MPs say a “chilling” report helps show southern Canadians the degree their constituents are feeling the effects of climate change and its threat to food security, movement, and ways of life. The Environment and Climate Change Canada report found Canada is warming at twice the global rate. Like many MPs representing regions disproportionately affected […]
Senate committees studying oil tanker ban, impact assessment bills won’t travel to key areas, members say
The Senate has approved more than $600,000 for a pair of committees to travel as part of their study of controversial government bills that affect the resource development industries, but some Senators say they’re not happy with the travel itinerary. The Transport and Communications Committee, which is studying Bill C-48, the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act, […]
Sohi says investments in green economy won’t leave traditional energy workers behind
As Canada moves away from coal-powered energy, the federal Liberal government has invested $150-million in communities that depend on coal as an economic driver, says Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi. “These new measures will give working Canadians greater confidence about their ability to provide for their families down the road,” Mr. Sohi (Edmonton Mill Woods, […]
Can Canadian embassies ignore government rules on human rights?
It does not seem to be a controversial proposition that, when a government department publicizes a policy, government officials should carry out those policies. In fact, that is exactly what the federal Values and Ethics Code requires civil servants to do when it stipulates that they carry out their duties “in accordance with legislation, policies […]
Energy: Carbon Pricing Policy Briefing
“What stands out most from the PBO’s assessment of the federal government’s multi-billion-dollar Trans Mountain pipeline purchase?”
Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Right, now, the United States is the only market for 99 per cent of Canada’s oil exports, which prevents our resource sector and resource workers from competing on the world stage to their full potential. “There has never been a better time to diversify our export markets, and create new opportunities […]
