Meanwhile, energy minister says consideration of concerns related to climate change would be tied to the operation of TransCanada's proposed pipeline. ...
Category: Energy and the Environment
‘Tens of thousands’ of Canadians want climate considered in Energy East review, groups say
Environmental groups have delivered a sizable petition to the NEB, demanding the national regulator consider climate change impacts when deciding the fate of the proposed pipeline. ...
Premiers meeting ends with harsh words for federal finance minister
A National Energy Strategy, which the premiers have been working on for months, is also very close to being completed, said the meeting's chair. ...
OPG, Chiarelli ‘confident’ Darlington refurbishment ruling will survive environmental challenge
Environmental groups are appealing a lower court ruling that upheld the environmental assessment done on the $10-billion Darlington refurbishment. ...
Wynne, Trudeau see provinces taking the lead on carbon pricing
Premier Kathleen Wynne and federal Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau met Thursday in Ottawa, and seemed to find common ground on combatting climate change. ...
Imperial Oil looks to sell sell 500 company-owned Esso stations
Switching to a 'a branded wholesaler operating model' is aimed at attracting investment and growing the gasoline retailer's brand. ...
Ontario looking at banning toxic light bulbs from landfills
The delay in the legislation is due to disagreement among municipalities, manufacturers and retailers on how to create an efficient collection system for household hazardous materials. ...
Ontario moving forward with stronger marine mammal laws
The Ontario government announced a raft of new protections for marine mammals, including a ban on the selling and breeding of killer whales. ...
Ontario won’t sign on to Rouge National Urban Park ‘joke’
Infrastructure Minister Brad Duguid says Ontario won't turn over its lands for the park, citing environmental shortcomings in the federal government's recently passed legislation. ...
Happening: Province looks to streamline environmental assessments for GO Train electrification
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