Evidence shows new pipelines will not solve Alberta’s economic woes or support a clean energy transition

April 7, 2016By Hannah McKinnonFeatured, News, Press Releases

April 7, 2016 For Immediate Release New pipelines from the Alberta to tidewater would do nothing to help Canada’s oil industry cope with low oil prices. Contrary to assertions made by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers today and Natural Resources Minister Carr on Tuesday in interviews, there is no longer a sound economic argument … Read More

Seizing Canada’s chance to lead

January 27, 2016By Hannah McKinnonBlog Post, Featured, News

The winds of change have been blowing in Canada over the past year – with new governments, new promises, and a renewed sense of urgency – the momentum for ambitious climate action seems to be growing again. In an open letter sent today to Prime Minister Trudeau and Canadian Premiers (leaders of the provinces and … Read More

Losing friends fast: B.C. government officially opposes Kinder Morgan’s tar sands pipeline expansion

January 12, 2016By Hannah McKinnonBlog Post, Featured

Yesterday the Government of British Columbia announced that it was officially opposing the expansion of the Kinder Morgan TransMountain tar sands pipeline. The province pointed to the company’s failure to provide enough information to satisfy all 5 of the conditions that the government had laid out in order for them to formally support the project … Read More