It will take a decade for Canada to build world class public transit in its cities, budget says
Each of the big buckets of infrastructure cash will be spread out over 11 years, the Trudeau government said in its 2017 budget.
Energy
Trudeau government delays clean growth spending
The federal government has tabled a budget that “does a lot of things right” for climate change, says Clean Energy Canada, but delays significant investment in clean growth until 2019.
Despite Trump, Canada’s budget stays the course on climate change
So, first things first: did this budget help move the climate deal from a plan to a reality? The short answer is yes, but not immediately.
Wind turbines, smiley faces and 11 other things about Canada's new budget
There are doodles of wind turbines and photos of four smiling people on the cover page of Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s new federal budget.
Enbridge cutting 1,000 jobs after completing takeover of Spectra Energy
Enbridge Inc. says it is cutting about 1,000 jobs or six per cent of its workforce following the takeover of Houston-based Spectra Energy.
Federal agencies respond to Enbridge spill in industrial area east of Edmonton
Federal agencies are responding to an oil spill at an Enbridge Inc. storage site that contaminated a creek in an area east of Edmonton.
TransCanada seeks to start building B.C. gas pipeline without LNG project's OK
TransCanada is seeking regulatory approval to begin construction of a pipeline that would help feed a proposed liquefied natural gas export terminal on B.C.'s north coast without LNG project's OK.
Gatineau mayor: bus strike in nation's capital is 'hurting thousands of people'
In a wide-ranging interview, Mayor Maxime Pedneaud-Jobin also touts once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for transit funding, says $1.3 billion needed for infrastructure.
Global experts say the economic case for renewable energy has never been stronger
Canada and the U.S. have rather "conservative" policies on transitioning to clean energy, says a new report that calls for a massive global ramp up in efforts to decarbonize the planet's economy.
Bridging the divide: why universities and governments need stronger partnerships
The problem remains: how do we ensure that high-integrity scientific truths genuinely inform public policy?
Alberta oilsands production outlook bright despite gloomy headlines
Canada's oilsands output is still expected to set new records in 2017 and climb even further in the coming years, despite gloomy headlines.
Heart pills or food? Wabush mine pensioners struggle after benefits cut
Jim Skinner thought after a 35-year career at the Wabush iron ore mine in Labrador he'd be set for the golden retirement he had earned. He was wrong.
Husky, AER assessing leak of crude oil into creek in southwest Alberta
Husky Energy has reported another pipeline oil spill. This time, Alberta's Energy Regulator says a pipeline has leaked crude oil in southwestern Alberta.
Going green: Enmax wins federal contract for renewable energy in Alberta
The federal government has handed out one of its first major contracts as part of a promise to run all of its operations on renewable energy within a decade.
Why Manitoba’s upcoming climate plan matters
Manitoba's emissions may be a mere blip on the national radar, but reductions still matter.