Natural resources, economy top lobbying issues in May
A ‘backdrop of geopolitical battles’ is generating a need for a supply of goods from democratic nations such as Canada, says the president of the Business Council of Alberta.
Bill C-5 will likely gut environmental protections, in the name of the economy
The House should have held off on passing the second part of Bill C-5, the Building Canada Act. It should have allowed MPs, Indigenous Peoples, environmentalists, and more Canadians the time to scrutinize this legislation and it should not have rushed this through, despite Trump’s chaos and threats.
Here’s why Canada should say ‘no’ to LNG
Canada has the opportunity to lead in the global clean energy transition, not to follow outdated energy playbooks.
With Indigenous relations taking on an economic lens, consultation will be key, say academics, orgs
Indigenous Peoples have understandable concerns about whether the hunger for natural resources could be used as an excuse by the federal government to circumvent its duty to consult, says professor Gabriel Maracle.
Natural Resources
The stars are aligned: now Canada must deliver on its natural resources
If we don’t seize this moment, we may not get another. Because if Canada doesn’t step up, others will.
Canada should be a mining superpower, too
Being a mining superpower isn’t just about mining the most. It’s also about having the ability to supply the material needs of our allies in a reliable and secure manner.
Governments and Indigenous communities have historic opportunity to fast track projects
Governments and proponents must grasp this reality: Indigenous groups, while enthusiastic about development, need fair access and meaningful participation.
Canada fails to meet key principle of nuclear safety: Ottawa activist
A March 2025 report by the International Atomic Energy Agency flagged a serious problem in Canada’s nuclear governance regime. Canada has not incorporated the fundamental safety principle of justification into its legal framework, despite being urged to do so by an international peer review team in 2019. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) principle of justification in nuclear […]
Bill to fast-track major projects could boost GDP, but raises environmental concerns
The One Canadian Economy Act seeks to to remove interprovincial trade barriers, ease labour mobility and streamline the federal regulatory processes for major projects.
