West coast kelp forests are dying out. Enter the furry, urchin-eating species that could save them
A new campaign seeks to restore seas otters to northern California and Oregon.
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Milestone Great Bear Sea marine protection network on West Coast ratified along with first ocean refuge
Fifteen First Nations are assuming stewardship of the Great Bear Sea marine protected area network that covers two-thirds of Canada’s West Coast.
Canada promises Indigenous partnerships, 10 new marine conservation areas as international oceans summit kicks off
Canada is promising to establish 10 new Indigenous-led federal marine protected areas as IMPAC5, a global summit on ocean conservation, kicks off Friday in Vancouver.
New disability benefit on its way to making ‘major, major difference’ for working-age Canadians
A government bill aiming to lift Canadians with disabilities out of poverty is working its way through the Senate after MPs voted unanimously to pass it earlier this week.
Global ocean conservation conference in B.C. aims to advance Montreal agreements
Federal politicians are expected to make a significant announcement on ocean protection during an international conference in Vancouver on how to take action on promises to protect the marine world made at recent global environment meetings.
Senate passes online streaming act with a dozen amendments
Big tech companies that offer online streaming services could soon be required to contribute to Canadian content as a controversial Liberal bill gets one step closer to becoming law.
Tories are exploiting tragedies 'to score political points' on bail reform, Lametti says
Canada's justice minister has accused Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives of using tragedies such as the killing of a young Ontario Provincial Police officer "to try to score political points," while saying his government is nonetheless exploring options for how to deal with repeat offenders.
Former colleague jumps to defence of new anti-Islamophobia special rep
The federal government's appointment of Amira Elghawaby as its first special representative on combating Islamophobia has caused an uproar in Quebec and raised eyebrows elsewhere in the country.
Notley calls Smith's plan to pull out of Canada's pension plan a 'risky gamble'
Alberta's Opposition leader says Premier Danielle Smith’s government needs to end its fixation with pulling the province out of the Canada Pension Plan.
Montreal and Maritimes brace for extreme cold snap
An extreme cold snap that is forecast to bring a risk of frostbite and hypothermia with temperatures of -27 C Friday night has shelters in the Montreal area fearing for the vulnerable homeless population.
COVID-19 tests to remain mandatory for travellers from China for another two months
People arriving on flights to Canada from China, Hong Kong and Macao will have to do a COVID-19 test before they board for another two months, after Canada announced it would renew border restrictions on air travel from those areas on Thursday, February 2, 2023.
Family 'in the dark' for years waiting to see if Mounties will be charged with manslaughter
Family members of a British Columbia Indigenous man who died after being arrested close to six years ago expect to wait many more before learning if five RCMP officers will be convicted of manslaughter and obstruction in the case.
Canada under pressure to ban deep-sea mining
International scientists and environmental groups are urging Canada to join the tide of nations calling for a pause on deep-sea mining over worries a potential gold rush could destroy species and ecosystems before they are even discovered.
‘Extinction crisis’ of sharks and rays to have devastating effect on other species
Almost two-thirds of sharks and rays living on the world’s coral reefs are at risk, with 14 of 134 species deemed critically endangered.
On the road to net-zero, plan for the future or bet on tech and ‘hope for the best’?
A fireside chat between the International Energy Agency's top boss and Canada's natural resources minister underscores competing visions for the country's energy future.