Gas stations could be fined up to $10K if they don’t display Ontario government carbon tax stickers
The new stipulation, entitled the Federal Carbon Tax Transparency Act, is currently in its First Reading at the Ontario legislature. Continue reading
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Tories slam federal government’s decision to give Loblaws $12M for new refrigerators
Conservative environment critic Ed Fast is slamming the federal government’s decision to give $12 million to help Loblaws stores make their refrigerators and freezers more energy-efficient. Continue reading
Why is Loblaw getting $12M to install new refrigerators? McKenna under fire for new funding
The environment minister’s announcement on Monday has prompted criticism from the opposition parties and both civil and taxpayer advocates. Continue reading
Fact check: Does the federal carbon tax leave 8 out of 10 families better off?
The government argues that eight in 10 households in the four affected provinces will get a rebate that amounts to more money than they end up paying in carbon tax. Continue reading
Catherine McKenna tried to plant questions in Senate’s environment committee: Tory senator
Conservative Sen. Jean-Guy Dagenais says Environment Minister Catherine McKenna’s office tried to plant questions with friendly senators on the Senate’s environment committee. Continue reading
Provinces vow to resist after new federal carbon tax takes effect
Canada on Monday imposed a landmark carbon tax on four provinces which had defied Ottawa’s push to combat climate change, prompting unhappy premiers to say they would challenge the measure. Continue reading
Quebec students take to streets as part of global marches against climate change
More than 150,000 students in Quebec are demanding that governments do more to fight climate change. Continue reading
Climate change discussions take centre stage at Hamilton City Hall
Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger met with Environment Minister Catherine McKenna as the city grapples with extreme weather events. Continue reading
Catherine McKenna hosts climate change town hall in Mississauga
Dogged by the SNC-Lavalin saga and tensions with China, the Liberals amped up their message on climate change this week ahead of the October election. Continue reading
Annual St. Patrick’s Society Ball paints Montreal green
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
More than 200 people came out for the black-tie event, including this year’s guest of honour, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna. Continue reading