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Businesses and environmental groups urge Canadian prime minister and premiers to put low-carbon economy on the agenda of Montreal meeting
With environmental organizations and companies like Desjardins Group, the Alliance for a Green Economy in Quebec is calling on Canada’s first ministers to develop a more low-carbon economy as they get ready to meet today in Montreal.
Former and current Torstar employees to be questioned under oath over investigation about Postmedia deal
Five current employees of Torstar and one former employee will be forced to submit to questioning under oath in connection with an investigation into an alleged media conspiracy between Torstar, the owner of the Toronto Star, and Postmedia, the owner of daily newspapers across the country.
Why are Canadian youth occupying MP offices across the country?
Canadian youth conducted sit-in demonstrations across the country on Friday, occupying the offices of members of parliament and calling for increased action against climate change and in support of Indigenous rights.
Rookie legislator Amanda Simard bolts from Doug Ford's caucus
"I was eight years old and I was at the rally with my T-shirt," said Ontario MPP Amanda Simard in an emotional speech to the legislature. "And now, 20 years later, we're still fighting to preserve the rights that we have gained."
Uber driver charged following investigation into four sexual assaults in Toronto
Toronto police have arrested a 38-year-old Uber driver following an investigation into sexual assaults against four different women between December 2017 and November 2018.
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Trudeau government is 'disappointed' after judge orders halt to Keystone XL pipeline
The Canadian proponent of the $10-billion Keystone XL crude pipeline says it remains committed to the project despite a Montana judge's ruling that it must pass a further environmental review. The Trudeau government, meantime, says it is "disappointed" about the news.
Big oil spilled big bucks into defeating Washington carbon fee vote
While Tuesday’s election dominated the news, a key climate vote ended in a triumph for big oil.
Trudeau says cancelling contract with Saudis could cost billions
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday it could cost "billions of dollars” to break a contract providing light armoured vehicles to Saudi Arabia but the government is looking at that option to assert Canada’s commitment to human rights and protection of journalists.
Mr. Speaker, say yes, climate change is an emergency demanding urgent action
Are we in a genuine emergency? Say yes, Mr. Speaker, the world needs that truth.