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'Protest Papers' offer rare insight into the thinking of CSIS agents, as well as concerns among civil society groups that their organizations may be spied on, and even infiltrated, by government security forces.

The organization representing professional accountants says the federal tax system is "not up to the job" of helping the country confront the climate crisis.

Stunningly, 42 per cent believe climate change is now “an emergency,” while a further 20 per cent believe it will likely be an emergency within the next few years, for a combined total of 62 per cent.

The federal election in October could give the balance of power to two parties – Greens and New Democrats – which are both opposed to the Trans Mountain expansion.

The party supports a federal task force’s recommendations to help coal workers find new work, but they also want the same for oil and gas workers.

Environmental groups have given the Trudeau government a passing grade on their efforts to restore protections to Canada's natural habitats — which the Liberals say are in jeopardy if the Conservatives return to power following this fall's federal election.

The environmentalist has faced an onslaught of harassment over her opposition to the oilsands and pipelines. She is concerned that the organized personal demonization of her and other activists is putting a chill on open dialogue in Alberta about climate change and fossil fuels.

The Six Nations of the Grand River are creating an economic success story by reinvesting the returns on significant renewable energy investments into community services and other economic development.

Project Reconciliation has submitted a preliminary proposal to the feds, as cabinet prepares a panel to speak with impacted Indigenous communities.

The federal environment minister must now decide whether to approve or reject the proposal, after a panel said it is in the public interest — but with significant concerns about environmental impact and interruption of Indigenous hunting practices.

While the conversation surrounding prevention versus mitigation was born long before I was, it is now more relevant than ever given the imminent threat of climate chaos. 

Ecojustice, acting on behalf of Environmental Defence staff, said it has launched the case seeking to hold the federal environment minister accountable.

It’s one part of Canada’s strategy to deal with climate change, so let’s take a look at where carbon pricing has already had success.

Crews scrambled to contain a 12,000-litre oil spill off the Atlantic coast Thursday that has shut down production at the Hibernia offshore platform for two days.

The decision is 'disappointing,' 'frustrating' and 'disrespectful,' Chief Lee Spahan of Coldwater Indian Band says.