NDP bill seeks to ban thermal coal exports

The federal government has long vowed to phase out the type of coal that is used to produce electricity, but the NDP claims the Liberals have no plans to get there after obtaining data showing thermal coal exports have increased since Justin Trudeau took office. The party has tabled a bill in hopes of pushing the government to stick to its promise. Abigail Bimman has the details.

• NDP bill to call for ban on thermal coal exports as output soars