The Liberals have accused the Conservatives of dismissing the expertise of more than 200 economists who wrote a letter earlier this year describing the carbon price as the least expensive, most efficient way to lower emissions.
Federal Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson made the announcement today in Halifax, saying Nova Scotia Power Inc. needs the money to cover higher costs resulting from the delayed delivery of electricity from the Muskrat Falls hydroelectric plant in Labrador.
Alberta's Energy Minister Brian Jean says the effort might involve using public finances, even though industry is already legally required to clean up its mess.
The president of the Union of B.C. Municipalities says communities have billions of dollars worth of infrastructure that will need replacing in the next decade and the province needs to step in with new funding to help.
British Columbia will be opening secure facilities to provide involuntary care under the Mental Health Act for those with severe addictions who are mentally ill and have sustained a brain injury, the premier announced Sunday just days ahead of the start of a provincial election campaign.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre signaled the Liberals' carbon price and the economy will remain his prime target when Parliament resumes this week.
Eby formerly supported the carbon tax, even going so far as to ridicule Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Pollievre’s appeal to join the fight against the climate measure as a “baloney factory” campaign tactic.
A organization who's board is comprised entirely of women fossil fuel executives is targeting women in its efforts to working to undermine the transition away from oil and gas.
Etienne Eason is helping organize a national climate action campaign for the Lutheran church’s Eastern Synod’s Climate Justice Task Force. It’s a mix of worship, advocacy and education that urges members to take spiritual and political action on climate change, including support for the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.
The office says in a statement that 10 administrative penalties have been levied against the company for non-compliance with requirements of its environmental assessment certificate.