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The oilsands industry keeps saying it can't proceed with carbon capture and storage projects because of "political uncertainty." What its leaders won't say is the name of the politician who's actually creating it: Pierre Poilievre.
Despite being roundly mocked for his embrace of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin when it crashed in spectacular fashion in 2022, Poilievre has been conspicuously silent in the face of an equally spectacular rally that briefly pushed its price to a record high.
Over the last 10 years, the average annual wildfire fighting bill has been $498 million, more than twice the amount laid out in the government's budget.
Canada lacks up-to-date, accessible and location-specific information about climate hazards such as floods and wildfires, undermining the ability of governments, developers and homebuyers to make good choices.
The federal Conservative leader has talked a good game about housing over the last two years. But his recent attacks on B.C. Premier David Eby and housing expert Mike Moffatt show that it's really all about good politics for him, not good policies.
Canada has the ambitious 2030 target to ensure that the wildlife trade is sustainable, legal and safe for people, animals and the environment. Time is running out for meaningful action and little progress.
Canada needs greater federal leadership on water because adapting to climate change requires national water solutions that bring together provincial, local and Indigenous jurisdictions.