Alberta introduces bill to cap oilsands emissions at 100 megatonnes a year
The legal rubber has hit the road on Alberta’s promise to cap greenhouse gas emissions from the oilsands — the engine of the province’s economy.
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Let's not pray for the worst, French envoy says about U.S. elections
Climate change and energy issues haven't been dominant in U.S. media coverage of the presidential election, but Trump has occasionally been criticized for making bizarre and unsubstantiated claims.
Opinion: Why are Canada's environmental groups going along with weak climate targets?
"Just about every major environmental group is content with the government’s weak targets — even though the outcome will mean a great deal of damage for the country," writes Nick Fillmore.
Tactics increasingly divide pipeline protesters
Militant younger activists are seeking more aggressive tactics than an older crowd arguing for peaceful protest centred on prayer.
Deadly explosion of Quebec-owned pipeline rocks Alabama
“The Caisse is always interested in quality assets that yield stable, long-term returns,” said an executive from the Quebec pension fund when it announced its investment in 2011.
Jean Charest refait surface dans les médias, mais personne ne le questionne sur le scandale d'Énergie Est
Nos lecteurs, particulièrement les Québécois, auraient aimé entendre Charest sur ce scandale. Mais, les vieux médias du Canada ont ignoré l'éléphant dans la salle.
Violence at Canadian-owned mines turns up heat on Trudeau to create new standards
There are very few forms of violence that have not been recorded at the lucrative North Mara mine in Tanzania since a Canadian mining giant, Barrick Gold, acquired it in 2006.
Quebec's Jean Charest resurfaces. Canada forgets why he went missing
In a bizarre series of interviews, several major Canadian media outlets interviewed Jean Charest for the first time in months. None asked about his major pipeline lobbying fiasco.
Opinion: Put down the selfie sticks and protect water in Canada
It’s time to put the selfie sticks down. The Trudeau government is following in Stephen Harper's footsteps and promoting the extractive industry as the driver of jobs.
CETA a bright light against a protectionist world, says trade minister
With the U.S. presidential election looming, Chrystia Freeland says she wants a new trade deal with Europe to showcase how strong trading relationships are better than building walls.
U.S. pipeline project pushes Enbridge Energy Partners to US$406.4-million loss
The company's US$406.4-million loss in the third quarter is primarily due to the long-term deferral of the proposed Sandpiper pipeline in the U.S. Midwest.
Newfoundland and Labrador reminds Quebec about Canadian values on hydro project
Quebec should recognize Canadian values and support its neighbours, Newfoundland and Labrador's finance minister said.
TransCanada manager allegedly had ties to Montreal mafia clan, reports Radio-Canada
Nick Rizzuto Jr. was killed while his father, Vito Rizzuto, was serving a 10-year prison sentence in a U.S. prison for racketeering charges.
Deux membres de l'ONÉ affirment que le pipeline Trans-Nord n'est pas sécuritaire et qu'il doit être fermé temporairement
La compagnie qui opère l'oléoduc, Pipeline Trans-Nord Inc. (PTNI), est la propriété commune de trois des plus grandes compagnies pétrolières de la planète : Imperial Oil, Royal Dutch Shell et Suncor.
Asset sales propel Husky Energy to a $1.4-billion profit after oil spill
The controversial Canadian energy company has profited in the wake of a massive oil spill in the North Saskatchewan River.