Tag: government

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Draft coal regulations don’t go far enough

Draft coal regulations for Canada were recently released, taking a good step forward for the country. While these are a good step forward, they do very little to cut emissions, and keep coal plants... Read More
Draft coal regulations for Canada were recently released, taking a good step forward for the country. While these are...
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Wind and solar power: Hot topics in Ontario's provincial election

Provincial elections are upon us in various regions across Canada. Particularly in Ontario, renewable energy has become one of the leading issues. As one of the major solutions to climate change, renewable energy has... Read More
Provincial elections are upon us in various regions across Canada. Particularly in Ontario, renewable energy has become one of...
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Remembering Jack Layton

Today, Canada suffered a great loss: Jack Layton, leader of the NDP, passed away. My thoughts are with Olivia, Mike, Sarah and all of Jack’s family during this difficult time. Read More
Today, Canada suffered a great loss: Jack Layton, leader of the NDP, passed away. My thoughts are with Olivia,...
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The rest of the world and the Arctic

One of the struggles at the heart of discussion of the Arctic is over who has the right be there, and to use Arctic resources. Most of the governments that ring the Arctic Ocean... Read More
One of the struggles at the heart of discussion of the Arctic is over who has the right be...
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A British invasion in Ottawa on Oceans Day

We had insights from a UK oceans expert, a reception with dignitaries, a meeting with the UK High Commission… and news of an impending royal visit. Read More
We had insights from a UK oceans expert, a reception with dignitaries, a meeting with the UK High Commission…...
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Norway unveils billion-dollar clean energy plan

The Globe and Mail is reporting today that Norway announced an ambitious, billion-dollar plan to help build renewable energy in developing nations to combat climate change. Read More
The Globe and Mail is reporting today that Norway announced an ambitious, billion-dollar plan to help build renewable energy...
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Arctic Council takes a “great leap forward” at Nuuk meeting

The eight Arctic states, together with leaders of Arctic Indigenous groups, agreed on search and rescue rules at their summit this week in Greenland. WWF, which is the sole environmental group to hold permanent... Read More
The eight Arctic states, together with leaders of Arctic Indigenous groups, agreed on search and rescue rules at their...
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