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Ontario pitches nuclear power, new technology as alternative to carbon priceEnergy Minister Stephen Lecce touted his new plan for the province's power grid as an environmental policy he said would be more effective than the carbon tax.EconomyOct 26
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After earlier carbon price error, new PBO report confirms earlier findingsThe updated report, which looks only at the consumer carbon levy, comes after the office acknowledged it had also mistakenly included the impact of the industrial carbon price.EnvironmentOct 10
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ANALYSIS: The Liberal revolt is about Trudeau, communications, and the carbon taxMany Liberal MPs unhappy with their party's performance say change can only happen with a new leader, better communications and a plan to drop unpopular policies.PoliticsOct 13
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B.C. will keep its commitment to scrap consumer carbon tax, provide involuntary care: EbyOn Monday the NDP reached the minimum 47 seats needed to form a majority government once Elections BC finished the final vote count.PoliticsOct 29
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Singh won’t say if NDP climate plan will include a price on carbonSpeaking to reporters in Montreal on Thursday, Singh criticized both the Liberals and the Conservatives over their approaches to fighting climate change.CanadaSep 12
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‘Big pivot for B.C.’: Reaction to David Eby’s carbon tax announcementB.C. Premier David Eby opened the door on Thursday to scrapping the province's consumer carbon tax. A UBC political scientist says the move risks being viewed as a flip-flop.PoliticsSep 13
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B.C. will scrap ‘consumer carbon tax’ if Ottawa drops federal backstop: EbyBC NDP Leader David Eby announced the policy shift Thursday at a campaign event in Vancouver, in response to a question from Global News.PoliticsSep 12
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Ontario government moves to extend 5.7 cent gas tax cut to June 2025Premier Doug Ford says his government will soon put forward legislation that, if passed, will keep the tax at nine cents per litre until June 30.CanadaOct 28
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Scott Moe promises to continue withholding federal carbon levy on home heatingSaskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe says residents would continue to be exempt from paying the federal carbon levy on home heating if he's re-elected premier on Oct. 28.CanadaOct 15
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Alberta applying for judicial review of ‘unfair’ federal carbon price heating oil exemptionAlberta said providing a benefit to those who use heating oil, predominantly in Atlantic Canada, undermines what is supposed to be a national standard.PoliticsOct 29
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Moe and Beck spar in televised leaders’ debateSaskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe and Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck are scheduled to participate in a televised debate this evening.PoliticsOct 16
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Feds fire back at Alberta’s application for judicial review of carbon priceSmith announced earlier this week that her United Conservative Party government is seeking a judicial review of Ottawa's exemption of the carbon levy on home heating oil.EnvironmentOct 30
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In their words: B.C. leaders lay out vision on economy ahead of provincial electionAhead of Saturday's provincial election, Global News sat down with each of the three major party leaders to ask them their vision for the province's economy.PoliticsOct 16
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B.C.’s political party candidates count down to Oct. 19 electionIt's the last week of the British Columbia election campaign after a busy long weekend of promises for the BC Conservatives, including a new Children's Hospital for Surrey.PoliticsOct 15
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Canadians getting carbon rebates with top-ups for rural residentsThe government says this is the first time all banks will label the payment as the Canada Carbon Rebate, after years of inconsistent and vague phrasing on bank statements.CanadaOct 15
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Ontarians to get $200 rebate cheque next year, Ford announcesQueen's Park is planning on sending Ontario taxpayers a $200 rebate cheque in the mail by early next year, Premier Doug Ford announced Tuesday.PoliticsOct 29
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Rustad sets battle lines, won’t rule out trying to topple BC NDP governmentRustad led his party to 44 seats in a historically close provincial election, an outcome that wasn't clear until the final count of mail-in and absentee ballots.PoliticsOct 29
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B.C. election radio debate: Party leaders spar over housing, crime, climate change and moreMike Smyth moderated the debate between BC NDP Leader David Eby, Conservative Party of BC Leader John Rustad and BC Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau.CanadaSep 30
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B.C. election 2024 cheat sheet: A last-minute voter’s guideDoes B.C.'s provincial election have you scratching your head ahead of voting day? We've assembled a last-minute cheat sheet for voters.PoliticsOct 18
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In their words: B.C. party leaders on affordability and housingGlobal News sat down with B.C.'s three major party leaders to ask them how they plan to make life more affordable over the next four years.PoliticsOct 17