Canada's Climate Daily

B.C.’s new Premier David Eby hits the ground running

But what early climate signals can be found in his cabinet and mandate letters? asks Seth Klein.

Harry and Meghan quit the Royal Family. Is it time for Canada to join them?

Netflix's "Harry & Meghan" is raising renewed questions about the relevance of the monarchy and whether it’s fit for purpose in the 21st century — questions that deserve an answer here in Canada as well, writes columnist Max Fawcett.

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The heart of UN biodiversity talks beats at the Indigenous Village, but will it give life to Indigenous rights in COP negotiations?

It's unclear if free, prior and informed consent or Indigenous rights and title will make it into the final text at COP15. Either way, Indigenous Peoples will continue to do the work that makes biodiversity thrive.

Indigenous Peoples have been the most effective stewards of animals and nature since time immemorial

Canada struggles with a legacy of colonial conservation policies that have disregarded Indigenous rights and sovereignty and damaged relationships with Indigenous communities.

Has B.C. turned a new leaf around protecting biodiversity?

B.C. Premier David Eby’s new vow to conserve 30 per cent of the province's land base needs to be tied to legislation, strong protections and partnerships and cash for Indigenous stewardship, conservationists say.

Changes coming to Ontario tech curriculum in bid to meet labour needs

The Ontario government is revising its high school technology curriculum as part of an effort to prepare students for a changing workforce.

Canada launches critical minerals alliance to avoid reliance on ‘authoritarian states’

As concerns about China’s dominant economic position in the industry mount, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson is unveiling a new international alliance aimed at securing the critical minerals needed to transition off fossil fuels.

Provinces pour money into conservation efforts during COP15 biodiversity conference

On Monday, N.S. Environment and Climate Change Minister Timothy Halman said the province would put $20 million forward to protect land and water in the province and is designating 9,300 hectares of Crown land as protected. This will bring protected land in the province to 13 per cent.

Clamshells put through the acid test

As acidification threatens shellfish along North America’s Pacific Coast, Indigenous sea gardens offer solutions.

Canada signs onto global forest restoration challenge at COP15

Canada promises to restore 19 million hectares of degraded and deforested land by 2030 as international negotiations to save the world’s rapidly dwindling biodiversity carry on in Montreal.