Chair of France’s climate council says Canada needs 2025 target, stronger net-zero advisory body
New peer-reviewed study finds global pollution cuts need to increase tenfold to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.
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Ottawa funds opioid-dispensing machines after record month for overdose deaths
The federal government announced nearly $3.5 million in funding for the MySafe project, an initiative that provides people medical-grade opioids through a biometric vending machine.
Canada launches satellite program to track illegal fishing abroad
The Dark Vessel Detection program uses satellite technology to locate and track ships partaking in illegal fishing whose location transmitting devices have been switched off.
Advisory council set to shape Canada’s food policy
The 23-member council will guide the federal government on food-related issues ranging from from farms to food insecurity and food waste.
The unfinished business of preparing Canada’s power grids for extreme weather
The climate resiliency of electricity grids across North America is coming under closer examination following a winter storm in the United States that has killed dozens and left millions of others in the freezing cold.
Texas disaster shows need for climate audits of power grids, experts say
“The broader lesson for Canada is that (climate) adaptation is now front and centre. And that’s not a lesson just for the power sector, it’s a lesson for all infrastructure, whether it be roads, sewers, flood prevention."
Canada and Britain place sanctions on Myanmar officials for abuses in military coup
Canada and Britain have joined forces once again, this time to impose new sanctions on Myanmar after its military toppled its elected government in a coup.
Why cleantech is B.C.’s $100-billion opportunity
B.C. has been a cleantech leader, but so far the competition hasn't been very tough. Now that the United States has a president who cares about the climate, the provincial and civic governments must ensure B.C. keeps its advantage.
Canadian companies’ watchdog still unable to take complaints about human rights abuses abroad
The Canada Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE) was supposed to launch its Compliance and Dispute Resolution Mechanism in November, but it was delayed because CORE extended the consultation period relating to its operating procedures to early December.
Nature Canada calls on Trudeau and Biden to tackle climate change, species collapse
Nature Canada wants the two administrations to hone in on nature-based climate solution investments and the conservation of landscapes and seascapes, with a particular focus on Indigenous-led conservation.
Canadians want plastics ban expanded, poll finds
Abacus Data polled 1,500 people, a majority of whom want the list of banned plastics to include other commonly littered plastics products: hot and cold drink cups, cigarette filters, and all forms of polystyrene.
Senators, human rights groups urge feds to renew Rohingya aid in wake of Myanmar coup
Senators, city councillors, academics and human rights groups who fear Myanmar’s military takeover puts the Rohingya people at greater risk are calling on the federal government to renew the financial aid granted to the ethnic minority that's set to expire next month.
Conservatives work to lay Michigan’s Line 5 pipeline dispute at Trudeau’s feet
Federal Green Party Leader Annamie Paul says rhetoric portrays “false choice” between jobs and environment.
Canada pledges to strengthen 2030 climate targets. How ambitious should we be?
The Paris Agreement calls on all countries to strengthen their initial targets this year. What should Canada aim for? Here are four charts illustrating the current situation and the choices ahead.