No more ‘political games’: Calgarians rally in support of pipelines
Canada Action organized the rally to stand for pipelines and against Bill C-69. Continue reading
Trans Mountain
At Trans Mountain court hearing, B.C. says it won’t reject pipelines without cause
The federal government argues B.C.’s proposed legislation must be struck down because they would give the province a “veto” over pipeline projects. Continue reading
B.C. argues it cannot stop Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, but it can protect environment
B.C.’s Court of Appeal is considering a reference case filed by the province that asks if it has jurisdiction to regulate the transport of oil through its territory and restrict bitumen shipments from Alberta. Continue reading
B.C. Court of Appeal to hear province’s challenge of Trans Mountain pipeline expansion Monday
The B.C. government’s reference case asks if the province has jurisdiction to regulate the transport of oil through its territory and restrict bitumen shipments from Alberta. Continue reading
Natural Resources Minister Sohi says Indigenous consultations on TMX proceeding on schedule
Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi says consultations with Indigenous groups about the stalled Trans Mountain pipeline expansion are progressing well and he still expects to wrap up the court-ordered process by May. Continue reading
Green Party accuses Alberta government of misleading Canadians in Trans Mountain campaign
Green Party leader Elizabeth May is calling out the Alberta government for what she calls is misleading messaging in the province’s “Keep Canada Working” advertising campaign. Continue reading
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley calls for major amendments to Bill C-69 in Senate address
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says it makes no sense for Ottawa to have spent $4.5 billion to buy the Trans Mountain pipeline while it is pushing legislation she says will prevent most future energy projects from being built. Continue reading
Feds announce initial step to help large emitters cut greenhouse gasses
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi Wednesday announced a $1.8 million investment to support large industrial facilities manage their greenhouse gas emissions. Continue reading
Feds in ‘very strong position’ to wrap Indigenous Trans Mountain consultations within 90 days: Sohi
Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi says he is hopeful consultations with 117 Indigenous communities will be complete within 90 days. Continue reading
BC Ferries need to go slower, quieter, NEB says in Trans Mountain decision
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The recommendations for slower, quieter ferry traffic came on the same day the province announced it was restoring nearly 3,000 sailings to coastal communities. Continue reading