Despite moderate progress in the 2017 budget, Canada remains the largest provider of fiscal support to oil and gas production in the G7 relative to the size of its economy.
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“Major Blow” to Tar Sands Industry As Enbridge Line 3 Pipeline Delayed
The Canadian tar sands industry has suffered another significant setback trying to get is carbon intensive product to market in the US.
Wet’suwet’en First Nations “Concerned for Their Safety” Over Pipeline Protest
“We are concerned for the safety of our residents and our dogs”
“Shameful” Trudeau Accused of Violating First Nations Rights Over Gas Pipeline
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has another crisis on his hands and once again his administration seems to be ciding with oil and gas. His political legacy is on the line once more.
“Since our leaders are behaving like children, we will have to take responsibility”
“Why should I be studying for a future that soon may be no more, when no one is doing anything to save that future?”
Risking It All: New report shows how Export Development Canada’s support for fossil fuels drives climate change
A new report released today reveals the disconnect between Canada’s promises on climate change and the actions of its official export credit agency, Export Development Canada (EDC), in propping up the oil and gas industry through government-backed (public) finance.
Risking It All: How Export Development Canada’s Support for Fossil Fuels Drives Climate Change
This report reveals the disconnect between Canada’s promises on climate change and the actions of its official export credit agency, Export Development Canada (EDC), in propping up the oil and gas industry.
Scientists Warn that Canadian Glacial Melting is “Outside the Scope of Normal”
Canadian scientists are becoming progressively alarmed at the increasing rate of melting of the country’s glaciers, warning that climate change is having a severe impact on the region.
Statement on the G7 Energy Ministers’ Reaffirmed Commitment to Phase Out Fossil Fuel Subsidies
“G7 countries must turn words into action and develop a detailed roadmap for phasing out fossil fuel subsidies by 2025. For Canada, this responsibility ultimately lies with Environment and Clean Growth Minister Catherine McKenna and Finance Minister Bill Morneau,” said experts from the #StopFundingFossils coalition.
Despite a new mega-mine opening, the tar sands “era is over”
For those concerned about climate justice and leaving a living legacy to our grand-children, your everyday actions are making a positive difference. Sometimes, in these destructive days of Trump, and svengali politics of Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, we just don’t say that enough.