Category Archives: Environment
Alberta considering its options after Supreme Court ruling on carbon tax: Kenney
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he hopes the Supreme Court decision upholding Ottawa’s right to levy a carbon tax on provinces doesn’t open the door to federal overreach in other areas. “While we are disappointed with this decision, we
Saskatchewan to bring in own carbon price on fuel following SCOC decision: premier
REGINA — Saskatchewan, one of the biggest foes of a federal carbon tax, plans to charge one of its own after a legal defeat in its drawn-out battle against Ottawa. Premier Scott Moe announced the policy shift hours after the Supreme
A quick look at some of the reaction to the Supreme Court carbon price decision
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada ruled Thursday the federal carbon price is entirely constitutional. Here's a quick look at some of the reaction to the decision: "The Supreme Court recognized that policies related to emission reduction touch on fed...
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...
