Category Archives: General
Andrew Scheer Rejects Accusations He’s Soft On Islamophobia
“To me the important thing is to speak out against those who would in any way give oxygen or space to those who are trying to promote one group of people over the other,” he said.
Scheer was criticized this week for failing to do just that.
The president of the Canadian Labour Congress, Hassan Yussuff, told reporters Thursday that Scheer should be held responsible for failing to condemn yellow-vest protesters who showed up in Ottawa in February to demonstrate against pipeline delays while spewing anti-immigrant rhetoric. #cdnpoli
Appeal Court to decide on B.C. pipeline law that would impact Trans Mountain
B.C. filed the reference case to ask the court whether it can create a permitting system for companies that wish to increase the amount of heavy oil they are transporting through the province.
The system would allow a provincial public servant to impose conditions on permits, which B.C. says would help it protect its environment and ensure that companies agree to pay for accident cleanup. #bcpoli
Judgement day looms for Nova Scotia’s Boat Harbour | CBC Radio
It has swallowed up the energy of twelve Nova Scotia premiers from three parties. It has burned up the lives of at least two generations of environmental activists. It has carved a hole in the heart of a tiny First Nations community. And don’t even ask what it’s done to the water, the lobsters and the fish.
This week — once again — all eyes are on Boat Harbour.
One million is peanuts split between three provinces, isn’t it? Too bad they spent billions on a broken pipeline and fossil fuel subsidies.
“The ongoing effects of climate change on the Prairies’ valuable water and soil resources threaten the ability of farmers and ranchers to continue to grow high-quality crops and raise world-class herds — putting the future of Prairie communities and Canada’s food supply at risk,” reads the budget document, released on March 19.