Canada's Climate Daily

Kenney government's first bill to kill Alberta's carbon tax

The new Alberta government of Jason Kenney introduced its first piece on legislation on Wednesday, to scrap the province’s carbon tax, raising the stakes in its fight with the federal Liberal government over climate action.

Ontario Liberals leadership candidate Steven Del Duca believes Doug Ford isn't 'competent'

Steven Del Duca has come up with a series of ambitious plans to rebuild and modernize the Ontario Liberal Party. He wants to create a 124-member caucus that has at least 30 candidates under the age of 30, and half of whom are women. He wants to find a way to respect taxpayer's money while also investing in Ontario — something he believes his government lost track off in their last days in office.

Animal welfare advocates move to seize exotic animals from Quebec roadside zoo

In what they're describing as a Canadian first, animal welfare officials announced on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, that they were charging the owner of a Quebec zoo with criminal animal cruelty and moving to seize over 100 wild and exotic animals from the rural property east of Montreal.

Canada hires firm to ship back garbage, will be done before end of June: McKenna

Environment Minister Catherine McKenna says the Canadian trash that has been rotting in the Philippines for nearly six years will be back on Canadian soil before the end of June.

Canada is betting on climate failure

Oil and gas extraction has been a cornerstone of Canada’s economy for decades, but plans for expansion of the oil sands make Canada a profiteer in a tragedy of the commons and represent an enormous economic risk in a world moving to electric vehicles and action against climate change.

Federal government to buy two more Arctic ships from Irving to prevent layoffs

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, that the federal government is buying two more Arctic patrol ships on the top of the six it has already ordered from Halifax-based Irving Shipbuilding.

Liberals ask news groups to name panel to decide eligibility for journalism aid

The Liberal government is inviting eight news associations to nominate candidates to a panel that will help figure out which media outlets will be eligible to benefit from a $595-million package to support the struggling industry.

Trudeau's action plan on climate change brings B.C. politician out of retirement

Justin Trudeau and the Liberal party's action plan on climate change has brought one former British Columbia politician out of retirement and back into the arena.

California dreaming and doing: a model for climate collaboration

High gas prices? There’s a policy for that, and it helps combat climate change

There's at least one solution that can help reduce the pain at the pump.

Survey finds minimal progress in military's fight against sexual misconduct

Statistics Canada has offered a sobering assessment of the Canadian Forces' four-year war on sexual misconduct, suggesting in a new report on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, that the military has made only minimal progress on several fronts.

Federal government funds millions to help B.C. police spot drugged driving

The federal government is boosting funding to help British Columbia police departments recognize drug-impaired drivers and buy roadside testing devices, as many forces remain wary of the technology.