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New federal greenwashing rules will do little to prevent deceptive environmental claims
Julien Beaulieu and Wren Montgomery
canada
Trudeau accuses Conservatives of turning backs on Ukraine’s needs, announces more aid
European Council President Charles Michel, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (left to right) leave a news conference in St. John’s on Friday, Nov.24, 2023 on the second day of the Canada-EU Summit. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Daly
british columbia
B.C. energy minister’s dropped memo ends up in hands of Opposition BC United
A British Columbia cabinet minister says a memo she mistakenly dropped contained notes she sent for herself about a “big and shiny” affordability measure for the next budget, but the paper ended up in the hands of the Opposition BC United party. Opposition critic Mike de Jong speaks in Surrey, B.C., on Sunday October 15, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
politics
Revised Canada-Ukraine free-trade agreement does not contain carbon tax, Ukraine says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sign a free trade agreement ahead of a joint press conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
canada
Canadian forests integral in fighting climate change but that role is now threatened, says report
A couple are dwarfed by old growth tress as they walk in Avatar Grove near Port Renfrew, B.C. Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021. A letter signed by more than 100 scientists is urging the Canadian government to take action to stop the degradation of its previously undisturbed forests through large-scale industrial logging. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
report on business
Hopper CEO’s climate startup Deep Sky raises $57.5-million - but faces huge odds, experts say
Fred Lalonde, co-founder of climate technology startup, Deep Sky and CEO and co-founder of Hopper.
opinion
Carbon capture moves from science fiction to reality. The next step is the tough one
The Editorial Board
report on business
Canadian company launches first commercial satellite to track industrial releases of CO2
Artist's rendering of GHGSAT's new carbon dioxide sensing satellite 'Vangard'.
energy and resources
Significant update on proposed Pathways Alliance project coming soon, MEG Energy CEO says
Alberta has signed an agreement with the federal government that makes major cuts to environmental monitoring of the oilsands. An oil worker holds raw sand bitumen near Fort McMurray, Alta., July 9, 2008. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
politics
Premiers unite to appeal for ‘fair’ carbon-price approach
David Eby, Premier of British Columbia, speaks during a press conference at the meeting of the Council of the Federation, where Canada's provincial and territorial leaders meet, in Halifax, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Kelly Clark
energy and resources
Federal Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson defends carbon tax carve-out for heating oil
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson responds to a question in the House of Commons during question period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023.Wilkinson says Canada needs to "get with the program" and move faster to become a renewable energy powerhouse following a new international energy outlook forecasting demand for all fossil fuels will peak in less than seven years. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
opinion
How much is the carbon tax climb-down worth to Justin Trudeau’s government?
Shannon Proudfoot
politics
Former environment minister Catherine McKenna urges Trudeau to reverse carbon price exemption
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 28: Catherine McKenna speaks at the Global Citizen NOW Summit at The Glasshouse on April 28, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for Global Citizen)
politics
No more carve-outs on carbon price, Trudeau says
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opinion
Trudeau’s Atlantic carbon tax exemption may be a fatal miscalculation
John Ibbitson
politics
Saskatchewan threatens to withhold carbon fees on natural gas
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe speaks during a press conference before the speech from the throne in Regina, on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu
opinion
The Liberals’ credibility on the carbon tax has gone up in smoke
The Editorial Board
british columbia
Turning CO2 into rock and other magic: A scientist’s pursuit of ocean-based climate solutions
Kate Moran, a pioneer in technological innovation to support ocean-and-planet sustainability, is appointed Officer of the Order of Canada. Credit: Ocean Networks Canada
opinion
Why Canada needs better carbon taxes
The Editorial Board
opinion
After Supreme Court’s decision, Ottawa must urgently refocus its climate policy
Grant Bishop