Category Archives: Environment
In split decision, Supreme Court says the federal carbon price is constitutional
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada ruled Thursday that the national price on pollution is entirely constitutional, upholding a pivotal piece of the Liberal climate-change plan. The case brings a legal end to a years-long battle between Ottawa and man...
Supreme Court to rule Thursday on whether federal carbon tax is constitutional
OTTAWA — It's make-it-or-break-it time for the federal government's national price on pollution. The Supreme Court of Canada will decide Thursday whether Ottawa's "carbon tax" is constitutional or if the federal Liberals overstepped into provincial jur...
Supreme Court to rule Thursday on whether federal carbon tax is constitutional
OTTAWA — It's make-it-or-break-it time for the federal government's national price on pollution. The Supreme Court of Canada will decide Thursday whether Ottawa's "carbon tax" is constitutional or if the federal Liberals overstepped into provincial jur...
COVID-19 weakened environmental rules across Canada, mostly in Alberta: study
CALGARY — Alberta relaxed more environmental rules in response to the COVID-19 pandemic than any other government in Canada, says a study from the University of Calgary. "I didn't find any other jurisdiction that went as far as Alberta did," said
Risks from LNG Quebec project far outweigh benefits: environmental review board
Quebec's environmental review board says the risks associated with LNG Quebec's proposed Saguenay gas terminal project far outweigh its benefits. The $10-billion project would liquefy natural gas transported by pipeline from Western Canada, then expor...
Environmental groups’ hopes shaken by N.S. premier’s about-face on biodiversity bill
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia environmental groups are saying their hopes in the new Liberal premier have been shaken by his government's about-face on legislation aimed at protecting biodiversity. Premier Iain Rankin made environmental issues a key part of hi...
Coal exploration approvals already exceed legal road thresholds, data suggests
EDMONTON — Road-building approvals for coal exploration already exceed legal limits in some parts of Alberta's Rocky Mountains and foothills, suggest documents from the province's energy regulator. "It's part of why we are calling on this government to...
B.C. pilot study to allow electric kick scooters to operate legally in six cities
VANCOUVER — A newly approved pilot project will allow electric kick scooters to legally cruise the streets and bike paths of six British Columbia municipalities. Transportation Minister Rob Fleming said Tuesday the pilot project is all about looking at...
‘I’m in charge’: O’Toole brushes off Conservative grassroots vote on climate change
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole brushed off the idea Tuesday that a vote by the party's grassroots on climate change should colour Canadians' opinion of his party. "I'm the leader, I'm in charge," O'Toole said a press conference as
Liberals take on Conservatives over party’s climate-change motion
OTTAWA — Federal Liberals swiftly adopted a new attack strategy Monday to paint the Official Opposition as climate-change deniers, after a weekend convention that saw the Conservative party grassroots reject a motion to declare climate change is real.A...
