Trudeau Liberals push pause on heating oil carbon tax
The prime minister also announced that the federal government will double the carbon price rebate for rural Canadians beginning next April.
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Canada must move faster than the rest of the world on renewable energy: Wilkinson
Canada needs to move faster on renewable energy as a new international energy outlook forecasts demand for all fossil fuels will peak in seven years, Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.
Consultations about to restart on long-delayed drug-price reform guidelines
The federal agency that regulates the price of patented medicines plans to relaunch consultations on the finer points of long-delayed drug-price reform, the agency announced on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.
First Canada Growth Fund investment -- $90M in Calgary geothermal company
A geothermal energy company is the first recipient of funding from the Canada Growth Fund, the federal government's new $15-billion arm's-length public investment vehicle.
Cracks revealed in Canada-U. S. Columbia River Treaty as drought dries up B.C. lake
Victoria Youmans says she hasn't seen Arrow Lakes Reservoir looking so low in more than 20 years.
Climate crisis costing $16M an hour in extreme weather damage
A new analysis shows at least $2.8 trillion in damage from 2000 to 2019 through worsened storms, floods and heat waves.
Salmon SWAT teams deployed to help fish in times of drought
A new pilot project to help B.C. conservation groups and First Nations bring emergency aid to struggling salmon saw one team try to provide the breath of life to suffocating fish.
With Ford’s urban boundary reversal, Ontario communities plan to grow up — not out
The Ford government’s decision to reverse controversial urban boundary expansions will make it easier for municipalities to deliver low-cost family housing in existing neighbourhoods and address Ontario’s housing shortage without sacrificing the environment. So say environmental advocates and local municipalities.
Canada out of step with ‘unstoppable’ green energy transition: IEA
The International Energy Agency says the transition to renewables is not a matter of "if" but a question of "how soon?" The implication is enormous for Canada's fossil fuel obsession.
Federal Court approves First Nations child-welfare settlement for $23B
A Federal Court judge verbally approved a landmark $23-billion settlement on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, that will see Ottawa compensate more than 300,000 First Nations children and their families over chronic underfunding of on-reserve child-welfare services.
B.C. moves up target to go 100 per cent zero emission vehicle sales by 2035
The British Columbia government is taking steps to accelerate the transition to zero-emission vehicles to meet its 100-per-cent sales target five years sooner than initially planned.
Renewable energy windfall should benefit Alberta consumers, industry: NDP
A renewable energy windfall of nearly $300 million for the Alberta government should be used to expand the industry and help low-income people pay power bills, say the provincial New Democrats.
MPs say tech giants must be held responsible for online misinformation by foreign actors
A parliamentary committee is calling on Canada to hold tech giants accountable for publishing false or misleading information online, especially when it is spread by foreign actors.
Canadians want Ottawa to keep funding Ukraine in war with Russia, survey suggests
A new survey suggests more Canadians want Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to maintain Canada's current level of spending on helping Ukraine fight Russia's ongoing invasion, rather than boosting financial support.
Food bank use in Canada shines light on affordability crisis
There are many heartbreaking tales behind the record number of Canadians using food banks as they struggle with high inflation and mounting housing costs, says a Vancouver food bank executive.