The UCP’s response for all these things, of course, will be to blame Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. But the longer the UCP remains in office, the more this seems like a bit of a reach.
8 Reasons To Reject Teck’s Massive New Tar Sands Mine – Environmental Defence
As the new decade starts, the federal government is facing an important test of its resolve on climate action: whether to approve or reject what would be Canada’s largest open-pit tar sands mine ever. Teck Resources wants to dig a huge new tar sands project, the Frontier Mine, which would cover an area twice the size of Vancouver. This megaproject would impact Indigenous communities, derail Canada’s ability to meet our climate targets, and destroy habitats critical for iconic species at risk of extinction. All for the sake of the pocketbooks of a small number of corporate executives.
Wexit party granted eligibility for next federal election | CBC News
Elections Canada granted eligibility
to the party Friday, which will allow Wexit to get its party name on
the ballot and issue tax receipts for political contributions.
Speaking
at a rally in Edmonton held at the Alberta legislature on Saturday,
party leader Peter Downing said the decision concluded a year-long
effort to establish a legitimate political entity.
“[The Reform Party’s] slogan was ‘The West Wants In,’” Downing said. “Our slogan is, ‘The West Wants Out.’”
75% Say Carbon-Free Transition Helps Canada Over Long Term – The Energy Mix
“Climate change is here, and the clean energy transition is happening with or without us,” added Clean Energy Canada Executive Director Merran Smith. “The majority of Albertans realize this too, and half of them believe it will actually benefit Alberta. A sustainable future for ourselves, our kids, and our economy—that’s something Canadians can agree on. We’re not as divided as some would have us believe.”
Get used to it, Alberta, the world is learning how to talk about climate change – Alberta Politics
Such statements were denounced as outrageous. Also insensitive — and, without doubt, a few of the comments on social media were. But hoping to avoid a discussion of the serious issue the fire made obvious, Alberta climate-change deniers, fossil fuel industry advocates, and conservative supporters looking to undermine the NDP government of the day adopted the same strategy as the National Rifle Association does after a mass shooting: Now, they said, is not the time for politics.