Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion
Federal Court of Appeal to release Trans Mountain decision Tuesday
The Federal Court of Appeal is set to release its decision on the latest challenge of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion on Tuesday, February 4, 2020.
Former UN committee member stands by Wet'suwet'en hereditary clan chiefs
A former member of an anti-racism committee at the United Nations says she stands by its statement in support of the Wet'suwet'en hereditary clan chiefs.
Alberta climate plan part of Fed decision on Teck Mine says Wilkinson
The federal cabinet's decision on a huge new Alberta oilsands mine will weigh what the province is doing to help Canada achieve its climate goal of net-zero emissions by 2050, Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.
UN racism committee calls for halt to pipeline projects
A United Nations committee working to end racism is urging Canada to immediately stop the construction of three major resource projects until it obtains approval from affected First Nations.
Kenney wants Trudeau to approve Teck mine for benefit of First Nations
Alberta's premier says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau needs to move swiftly to approve the Teck Frontier oilsands mine north of Fort McMurray.
Big oil, big banks and environment leaders link up to solve climate crisis
In a courtroom in British Columbia on Monday, December 17, 2019, Indigenous communities were arguing the federal government overstepped in approving the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion and that it has to be stopped over concerns about its impact on the environment.
Failure to consult?
Four British Columbia Indigenous groups are set to argue in the Federal Court of Appeal that the Canadian government failed to consult adequately with them before its latest approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
Jobs shrink but oil and gas growth expected in 2020: Kenney
The latest job numbers from Statistics Canada are disappointing, said Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, but he's expecting the situation will soon turn around.
Manitoba premier to talk pipelines, flood protection and more with prime minister
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says the prime minister must help unify the country by ensuring the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is built so that western oil can get coastal access to overseas markets.
First Nation, environmental groups seek leave to appeal pipeline ruling
A British Columbia First Nation and three environmental groups hope to appeal a Federal Court of Appeal decision that limited their ability to challenge the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion in court.
Splitting from Canada won't solve Alberta's landlocked oil problem: expert
International trade experts say it's a pipe dream to think the landlocked oil-producing western provinces would have an easier time getting their product to international markets if they were to split from Canada.
Yves-Francois Blanchet will work across party lines
Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet said on Thursday, October 24, 2019, that he's willing to work with a re-elected Liberal government, despite Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's support for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
Alberta, Saskatchewan go Tory Blue, face challenges with Liberal minority
Alberta and Saskatchewan were painted a solid Conservative blue on Monday, October 21, 2019, but leaders must now wrap their heads around getting resources to market with a Liberal minority government in Ottawa that will need the help of other parties to remain in power.