Canada
Northern Ontario site selected for nuclear waste underground repository
Ontario's Ignace chosen for Canada's nuclear waste repository, a $26B project requiring decades of regulatory and construction work.
Canada environment minister warns oil and gas companies against withholding emissions data
Canada wants oil and gas firms to report emissions data — but Alberta's premier has another plan in mind.
Industry not consulted on Alberta’s plan to challenge federal emissions cap
Danielle Smith’s surprise Sovereignty Act plans to counter a proposed federal emissions cap spark industry concerns over lack of consultation.
Alberta’s pledge to take over ownership of emissions data ‘irresponsible’: Guilbeault
Alberta's emissions data plan risks federal law breaches, says Minister Guilbeault, calling Premier Smith's approach "irresponsible."
Saskatchewan NDP motion to scrap gas tax fails in legislature
An Opposition emergency motion to suspend the provincial 15-cent-a-litre gas tax failed in the Saskatchewan legislature Tuesday.
Alberta takes aim at GHG emissions cap, proposes rules on trespass and data gathering
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is eyeing a number of steps to challenge the proposed federal greenhouse gas emissions cap.
‘Let’s do this’: Crowsnest Pass mayor wants proposed Alberta coal mine sooner than later
Crowsnest Pass Mayor Blair Painter seeks a meeting with Premier Danielle Smith to discuss a coal project supported by residents.
Extreme weather threatens Canada’s hydropower future
Extreme weather linked to climate change is plummeting Canada's hydropower output, affecting dam structures and energy exports.
Alberta aiming to create test site to support new drilling technologies
Alberta will invest $50M in a first-in-Canada drilling test site to boost oil, gas, geothermal, and lithium tech innovation.
Alberta seeks to “de-risk” oil, gas pipeline investments in wake of Trump victory
Alberta explores boosting U.S. oil exports by de-risking private investments, avoiding direct subsidies for new pipelines.
