Category Archives: Environment

‘Wrong signal:’ Federal ministers protest Saskatchewan’s electric vehicle tax

Two federal ministers have written Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe to protest his plan to bring in a tax on electric vehicles. "This provincial tax on electric vehicles does not benefit the climate, consumers or workers," said Environment Minister Jonat...

‘Wrong signal:’ Federal ministers protest Saskatchewan’s electric vehicle tax

Two federal ministers have written Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe to protest his plan to bring in a tax on electric vehicles. "This provincial tax on electric vehicles does not benefit the climate, consumers or workers," said Environment Minister Jonat...

B.C. blockades aimed at protecting old-growth forests reveal First Nation split

The dispute over blockades aimed at preventing old-growth trees from being logged in Pacheedaht territory on southwest Vancouver Island has revealed divisions within the First Nation's membership. A statement issued by two Pacheedaht chiefs this week s...

B.C. blockades aimed at protecting old-growth forests reveal First Nation split

The dispute over blockades aimed at preventing old-growth trees from being logged in Pacheedaht territory on southwest Vancouver Island has revealed divisions within the First Nation's membership. A statement issued by two Pacheedaht chiefs this week s...

Canadian emissions to make up outsized portion of what climate can bear: study

Greenhouse gas emissions from Canada's oil and gas industry will make up an outsized share of the remaining carbon the world's atmosphere can take, a new analysis suggests. "Canada is no small player here," said Angela Carter of the University of

Canadian emissions to make up outsized portion of what climate can bear: study

Greenhouse gas emissions from Canada's oil and gas industry will make up an outsized share of the remaining carbon the world's atmosphere can take, a new analysis suggests. "Canada is no small player here," said Angela Carter of the University of

Canadian emissions to make up outsized portion of what climate can bear: study

Greenhouse gas emissions from Canada's oil and gas industry will make up an outsized share of the remaining carbon the world's atmosphere can take, a new analysis suggests. "Canada is no small player here," said Angela Carter of the University of

Canadian emissions to make up outsized portion of what climate can bear: study

Greenhouse gas emissions from Canada's oil and gas industry will make up an outsized share of the remaining carbon the world's atmosphere can take, a new analysis suggests. "Canada is no small player here," said Angela Carter of the University of

Federal government unveils $1.5-billion plan to boost green building

OTTAWA — Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna has announced a $1.5-billion program designed to spur green building through retrofits, upgrades and new construction of public institutions. The five-year plan aims to save energy and cut costs and po...

Federal government unveils $1.5-billion plan to boost green building

OTTAWA — Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna has announced a $1.5-billion program designed to spur green building through retrofits, upgrades and new construction of public institutions. The five-year plan aims to save energy and cut costs and po...

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