Jonathan Wilkinson

Canada's environment minister says extreme weather conditions across the country should be a wake-up call for people resisting taking action against climate change.

The company behind a proposed open-pit coal mine in Alberta's Rocky Mountains has filed a request to appeal a decision by a review panel that rejected the project as being not in the public interest.

Many Canadian environmental groups have chosen to applaud the passage of Bill C-12 — while holding their noses over its inadequacies — because they are desperate for any legislation that might help move the federal government to action on the climate crisis, writes Ken Johnson.

Saskatchewan and Ottawa have disagreed for some years over the Liberal government's approach to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.

Climate Proof Canada says the federal government needs to do more to keep Canadians safe from the impacts of severe weather.

Environmental groups and First Nations say they are pleased the federal government is adding another proposed coal mine in Alberta's Rocky Mountains to the list of projects it will review.

Columnist Seth Klein takes a look at what it means to occupy a pivotal cabinet post in a time of emergency.

Two coal companies planning to develop mines in Alberta's Rocky Mountains say they hope to move forward despite new regulatory and political roadblocks.

Ottawa is launching a $1.5-billion fund to grow the country's clean fuel sector — but will financing be enough?

In its 680-page report released Thursday, the joint federal-provincial panel questioned the ability of Benga Mining, owned by Riversdale Resources, to control the release of selenium from its proposed Grassy Mountain mine. 

Climate Change Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says new thermal coal projects are "extremely unlikely" to move forward but is stopping short of a full ban.

With Bill C-12 on the cusp of becoming law, Environment and Climate Change Minister Jonathan Wilkinson defended the climate accountability bill Wednesday from charges it's too weak.

It’s clear Canada has much to learn from Indigenous Peoples when it comes to conservation and stewardship, said Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, hours after announcing $600,000 in funding on Thursday for 10 new First Nations Guardians initiatives.

Green Party of Canada Leader Annamie Paul says important climate legislation is failing to get the scrutiny it deserves.

Why former Green Party leader Elizabeth May is calling on the Liberals and the NDP to deliver a climate change accountability bill that meets the demands of science — and our kids.