Canada, Alberta and Athabasca oil sands
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The MOU is built on practical solutions: stronger, more effective industrial carbon pricing, major private sector investments in clean technologies, and expanded, responsible energy development for the workers and communities who rely on it.
The western province’s conservative government has invoked a rarely used clause in Canada’s Constitution to shield its bills limiting transgender rights from legal challenges.
The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) says it’s against the MOU signed Thursday morning to build a massive new bitumen pipeline from Alberta to the B.C. coast.
Critics accuse Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney of betraying the fight against climate change. Others say he is facing reality and has no choice but boost polluting sectors that are vital to an economy being punished by U.
The Canadian government will enable a clear and efficient approval process for a new, private sector constructed and financed pipeline, with Indigenous Peoples’ co-ownership and benefits. And by working together with a new cooperation agreement, we will maximise the benefits of “one project, one review” for the Alberta portions of any projects.
Ontario took in the greatest provincial share of revenue — $1.5 billion — with Alberta coming in second at just over $1 billion, despite having less than a third of Ontario's population.
British Columbia's Premier, David Eby, said he doesn't approve of a new energy corridor to the northern Pacific Coast because of the environmental threat it poses to the local fishery and communities. Pacific Coast indigenous organizations also oppose a new pipeline.
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