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Those most impacted by climate change are the people of the Arctic and Indigenous Peoples in Canada, writes NDP MP Lori Idlout. Photograph courtesy of Anick-Marie, shared under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license, via Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY JO-ELLEN PARRY | August 27, 2025
In a recent report, Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco drew attention to a disconnect between the most critical climate risks facing the country, and the objectives and targets of Canada’s national adaptation strategy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JO-ELLEN PARRY | August 27, 2025
Opinion | BY JO-ELLEN PARRY | August 27, 2025
In a recent report, Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco drew attention to a disconnect between the most critical climate risks facing the country, and the objectives and targets of Canada’s national adaptation strategy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY CHERYL RANDALL, LAURA MCGRATH | August 25, 2025
Mark Carney
A decade before becoming prime minister, Mark Carney warned climate change is the ‘tragedy of the horizon.’ Pension governance must be grounded in forward-looking risk management, not deepen to a declining industry, write Cheryl Randall and Laura McGrath.
Opinion | BY CHERYL RANDALL, LAURA MCGRATH | August 25, 2025
Opinion | BY CHERYL RANDALL, LAURA MCGRATH | August 25, 2025
Mark Carney
A decade before becoming prime minister, Mark Carney warned climate change is the ‘tragedy of the horizon.’ Pension governance must be grounded in forward-looking risk management, not deepen to a declining industry, write Cheryl Randall and Laura McGrath.
Opinion | BY TREVOR HANCOCK | August 25, 2025
If Prime Minister Mark Carney wants projects of national importance, he should consider initiatives that can contribute to a healthier environment by including a focus on well-being in legislation and future budgets, writes Dr. Trevor Hancock. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TREVOR HANCOCK | August 25, 2025
Opinion | BY TREVOR HANCOCK | August 25, 2025
If Prime Minister Mark Carney wants projects of national importance, he should consider initiatives that can contribute to a healthier environment by including a focus on well-being in legislation and future budgets, writes Dr. Trevor Hancock. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY RICHARD VAN DER JAGT, GEOFF STRONG | August 25, 2025
Tim Hodgson
The best choice for a “nation-building project” for Energy Minister Tim Hodgson to consider would be the development of a national east-west electricity grid, write Richard van der Jagt and Geoff Strong. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY RICHARD VAN DER JAGT, GEOFF STRONG | August 25, 2025
Opinion | BY RICHARD VAN DER JAGT, GEOFF STRONG | August 25, 2025
Tim Hodgson
The best choice for a “nation-building project” for Energy Minister Tim Hodgson to consider would be the development of a national east-west electricity grid, write Richard van der Jagt and Geoff Strong. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canadian artist Benjamin Von Wong’s public art installation 'The Giant Plastic Trap' is pictured outside the fourth session of the United Nations Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa on April 23, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Canadian artist Benjamin Von Wong’s public art installation 'The Giant Plastic Trap' is pictured outside the fourth session of the United Nations Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa on April 23, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY IREM KOCA | May 13, 2024
'Billions of dollars worth of public infrastructure has been and will continue to be built in upcoming years, where the carbon content will be higher than what would otherwise have been the case had earlier actions been taken,' Environment and Sustainable Development Commissioner Jerry DeMarco says. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | May 13, 2024
News | BY IREM KOCA | May 13, 2024
'Billions of dollars worth of public infrastructure has been and will continue to be built in upcoming years, where the carbon content will be higher than what would otherwise have been the case had earlier actions been taken,' Environment and Sustainable Development Commissioner Jerry DeMarco says. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 9, 2024
Icebergs visible from St. Johns, N.L. In the past 13 months, the average sea surface temperature worldwide has soared, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Flickr
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 9, 2024
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 9, 2024
Icebergs visible from St. Johns, N.L. In the past 13 months, the average sea surface temperature worldwide has soared, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Flickr
Opinion | BY STEVEN HAIG | May 9, 2024
The oilsands in Fort McMurray, Alta. The oil and gas sector has argued that emissions reductions can be achieved by voluntary commitments backed by substantial public subsidies. Research shows the federal government has recently committed at least $9.1-billion in subsidies and support for carbon capture and storage. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY STEVEN HAIG | May 9, 2024
Opinion | BY STEVEN HAIG | May 9, 2024
The oilsands in Fort McMurray, Alta. The oil and gas sector has argued that emissions reductions can be achieved by voluntary commitments backed by substantial public subsidies. Research shows the federal government has recently committed at least $9.1-billion in subsidies and support for carbon capture and storage. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY BILL HENDERSON | May 8, 2024
Members of 1st Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, use axes to break up ground to help the BC Wildfire Service in suppressing fire hot spots outside Topley, B.C., in August 2023. DND photograph by Corporal Alexandre Brisson
Opinion | BY BILL HENDERSON | May 8, 2024
Opinion | BY BILL HENDERSON | May 8, 2024
Members of 1st Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, use axes to break up ground to help the BC Wildfire Service in suppressing fire hot spots outside Topley, B.C., in August 2023. DND photograph by Corporal Alexandre Brisson
Opinion | BY LINDA NOWLAN | May 8, 2024
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May’s proposed environmental racism bill currently navigating Parliament will make necessary strides towards addressing equity in climate initiatives, but much more must be done urgently, writes Linda Nowlan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LINDA NOWLAN | May 8, 2024
Opinion | BY LINDA NOWLAN | May 8, 2024
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May’s proposed environmental racism bill currently navigating Parliament will make necessary strides towards addressing equity in climate initiatives, but much more must be done urgently, writes Linda Nowlan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s plan of building pipelines and subsidizing fossil fuels is throwing gas on the wildfires across Canada, writes Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s plan of building pipelines and subsidizing fossil fuels is throwing gas on the wildfires across Canada, writes Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY STEPHEN JEFFERY | May 6, 2024
An aerial view of the aftermath of wildfire in Fort McMurray, Alta.,as seen in September 2016. Flickr photo by Jason Woodhead
FeatureBY STEPHEN JEFFERY | May 6, 2024
FeatureBY STEPHEN JEFFERY | May 6, 2024
An aerial view of the aftermath of wildfire in Fort McMurray, Alta.,as seen in September 2016. Flickr photo by Jason Woodhead
Opinion | May 6, 2024
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Opinion | May 6, 2024
Opinion | May 6, 2024
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FeatureBY JOHN VAILLANT | May 6, 2024
Author John Vaillant: 'Anyone concerned about the future of our nation, and why a—quarter of a million—Canadians were forced to flee their homes due to wildfires last summer.' Book cover and photo courtesy Knopf Canada
FeatureBY JOHN VAILLANT | May 6, 2024
FeatureBY JOHN VAILLANT | May 6, 2024
Author John Vaillant: 'Anyone concerned about the future of our nation, and why a—quarter of a million—Canadians were forced to flee their homes due to wildfires last summer.' Book cover and photo courtesy Knopf Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s $2.4-billion commitment for local computer access and AI development was devoid of anything earmarked for advocacy toward a broader global AI policy, or working with other states to develop similar legislation that would work in tandem with each other. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s $2.4-billion commitment for local computer access and AI development was devoid of anything earmarked for advocacy toward a broader global AI policy, or working with other states to develop similar legislation that would work in tandem with each other. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NA’IM MERCHANT | April 24, 2024
Carbon removal solutions permanently clean up the CO2 already in the atmosphere, and UN climate experts agree that carbon removal is an essential solution needed to meet global climate goals, writes Na'im Merchant. Photograph courtesy of Pexels/Johannes Plenio
Opinion | BY NA’IM MERCHANT | April 24, 2024
Opinion | BY NA’IM MERCHANT | April 24, 2024
Carbon removal solutions permanently clean up the CO2 already in the atmosphere, and UN climate experts agree that carbon removal is an essential solution needed to meet global climate goals, writes Na'im Merchant. Photograph courtesy of Pexels/Johannes Plenio
Opinion | April 24, 2024
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Opinion | April 24, 2024
Opinion | April 24, 2024
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