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The article reports that Premier David Eby reaffirmed BC’s North Coast oil tanker ban during a Prince Rupert event, highlighting a federal-provincial agreement (Canada–B.C. Cooperative Prosperity Agreement) that maintains the ban while allowing potential Alberta-to-BC pipeline development. It notes the agreement aims to unlock over $200 billion in…
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Canada has announced the signing of a second European LNG deal as part of advancing Canada’s global energy exports. The announcement is issued by Natural Resources Canada.
The Ontario government is investing nearly $3 million in 26 community-led environmental projects across the province, marking the largest allocation in the history of the Ontario Community Environment Fund. The funding, sourced from environmental penalties on polluters, supports efforts such as habitat restoration, invasive species control, shoreline…
The article reports that Ontario Community Environment Funding, totaling $3 million, will support 26 projects across the province, including Midwestern Ontario initiatives. Specific locally funded projects include the G2G Rail Trail invasive species removal and native planting revitalization, the Municipality of North Perth’s Drain Erosion and Surface…
BC Premier David Eby announced that the North Coast will remain protected through the Canada-B.C. Cooperative Prosperity Agreement, keeping the oil tanker ban in place and ensuring a sustainable coastal economy. The agreement reinforces protections for the North Coast, supports jobs in fisheries, tourism, clean energy, and environmental stewardship, and…
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s caucus, including eastern Ontario members, is questioning the viability of the federal Alto high-speed rail project and demanding that local voices—farmers, landowners and municipalities—be reflected in planning and routed decisions. The push comes as Ford’s government continues to pursue an expanded Billy Bishop airport, with…
Canada announced a binding agreement between Ksi Lisims LNG and Germany’s Uniper SE to supply up to 2 mtpa of Canadian LNG for up to 20 years, with first deliveries planned for 2032. The deal expands Canada’s LNG exports beyond the U.S. to Europe, supporting diversification, job creation in British Columbia, and growth of Canada’s GDP, while highlighting…
The article reports that Canada signed a binding agreement between Ksi Lisims LNG and Germany’s Uniper SE to supply two million tonnes per year of Canadian LNG for up to 20 years, with first deliveries expected in 2032. The deal expands Canada’s LNG exports to Europe, broadening its customer base beyond the U.S. and supporting trade diversification,…
The Canadian government announced a binding agreement between Ksi Lisims LNG and Germany’s Uniper SE to supply two million tonnes per year of Canadian LNG for up to 20 years, with first deliveries expected in 2032. The deal aims to diversify exports beyond the U.S., potentially expanding Europe-bound LNG and contributing to Canada’s GDP and job creation,…
The article reports that Ksi Lisims LNG has finalized a contract to sell up to two million tonnes per year of LNG to German utility Uniper over 20 years, marking the project’s second deal with a German company and moving toward a final investment decision with about 50% of capacity committed. It also notes that the deal, along with existing contracts and…
Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that Canada’s reputation as a reliable energy supplier could be harmed if energy exports were used as leverage in U.S. trade talks, urging careful consideration before cutting off customers. He emphasized that Canada has options but would first pursue a renewed continental trade pact through ongoing talks with U.S. and…
The article reports on the rise of Indigenous-led firefighting, particularly Yukon First Nations Wildfire (YFNW), and its effort to train and deploy Type 1 crews to fight major wildfires in Canada. It notes that Indigenous firefighting is increasingly relied upon due to distant or late government resources, and highlights YFNW’s goal to meet Type 1…
The editorial argues that Ontario consistently underfunds wildfire prevention and preparedness, with emergency firefighting costs routinely exceeding budgets in past years. It notes a recent $650-million plan to buy five helicopters and six water bombers as a preparedness investment, but contends it comes after fires have already stressed the system and…
The article reports that Ontario Nature released a new report on World Nature Conservation Day stating that Bill 5’s Species Conservation Act weakened protections by repealing the Endangered Species Act, creating gaps for 106 migratory birds, aquatic species, and species of Special Concern. It also notes that the act delegates protection of certain…
Two dozen Yukon firefighters have been deployed to British Columbia to help battle large wildfires, joining more than 30 Yukon personnel already deployed to other regions. The deployments are coordinated through the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC), which manages mutual aid requests and the national aerial firefighting surge fleet.
The article argues that Canada should update its 2022 Critical Minerals Strategy to align domestic industrial policy with international partnerships and a renewed North American bargain, in response to export controls, investment screening, and a broader G7/US-driven framework. It recommends a three-dimensional approach—strengthening a domestic project…
Natural Resources Minister Mike Harris says the wildfire situation in northern Ontario is moving in a reassuring direction, with more than 80 fires extinguished in the past two weeks and 159 still burning (30 out of control). Emergency Preparedness Minister Jill Dunlop notes 14 communities evacuated (five have returned; another in progress), with more…
Ontario ministers, including Natural Resources Minister Mike Harris, along with Emergency Preparedness and Indigenous Affairs ministers, held an update as wildfires continued to burn across a broad area of the province’s northern region. The article reports on the government’s announcement and the ministers’ briefings about the wildfire situation.
Canada is investing nearly $7 million in eight northern clean energy projects across Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut to modernize electricity systems, reduce diesel dependence, and improve long-term energy security. The funding, announced in Whitehorse by Minister Julie Dabrusin and Parliamentary Secretary Brendan Hanley, aims to expand…
About 48% of the Yukon Wildland Fire Management branch’s firefighters have been deployed to British Columbia and the Northwest Territories, with an additional 20% of support personnel deployed out of territory; 24 firefighters have been sent to Terrace, B.C. Yukon’s wildfire season has been relatively quiet, but personnel from Yukon are joining…
The article reports that in 2025, Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government replaced the Endangered Species Act with the less-stringent Species Conservation Act, despite significant opposition. An internal Ministry of the Environment analysis shows 98.98% of 17,000 responses were opposed, criticizing prioritization of economic growth over environmental…
The article reports that Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government is criticized by First Nations leaders for not committing to a public inquiry or releasing the province’s wildfire debrief, despite widespread fires and evacuations. It notes that the government claims progress with more than 80 fires extinguished in two weeks, 159 wildfires still active,…
Ontario’s Natural Resources Minister Mike Harris Jr. said the wildfire season is returning to normal and that suppression efforts have improved, with 80 fires extinguished in the past two weeks and 159 still burning (30 not under control, 7 held, 7 under control, 115 being observed). He stated that recent rainy, cool weather helped crews, and noted…
The article reports that CUPE will hold a media conference at Queen’s Park on August 4, 2026, to release findings from a new research report about Ontario hospitals’ crisis, underfunding, and privatization pressures. The findings are described as showing rising deficits, job cuts, and longer wait times linked to the government’s austerity agenda and…
Two weeks into the Ontario wildfire season, Natural Resources Minister Mike Harris said more than 80 fires have been extinguished, with 159 still burning and 30 out of control. He noted the situation is calming, with over 150 fire crews active and additional help from other provinces and countries, while emphasizing ongoing suppression efforts and a…
Ontario has extinguished more than 80 wildfires in the past two weeks, with 159 still active and 30 burning out of control, as Natural Resources Minister Mike Harris described the season as unprecedented but improving. The government notes over 150 fire crews on the ground, ongoing evacuations affecting 14 communities (with some returning), more than…
Ontario announced a three-year, $10 million deal to protect 48,000 acres of forests, wetlands, and parks across the province. The expansion includes a local addition at Emily Provincial Park in Kawartha Lakes, reported as wildfires draw attention to protection efforts.
Ontario is investing $400,000 in the Rick Hansen Foundation to support a national Youth Leadership Summit in 2027 that will bring together more than 40 Canadian youth leaders to learn about accessibility and inclusion. The funding, announced alongside Ontario’s broader accessibility efforts and a recently signed MOU with provincial and territorial…
Ontario and the federal government have completed a three-year, $10-million conservation agreement that permanently protected nearly 48,000 acres of forests, wetlands, and ecologically significant landscapes across Ontario, while expanding access to parks, trails, and outdoor recreation. The initiative created 12 new provincial parks and conservation…
The article reports a July 7 announcement that Teck Resources, the Canada Growth Fund, and Natural Resources Canada’s Canada Critical Minerals Accelerator agreed to support a potential $400-million investment in Teck’s Trail operations as part of a broader plan that could see Teck invest up to $850 million to expand production of critical minerals at the…
BC Premier David Eby called at the first ministers meeting for Canada to block U.S. access to critical minerals in response to tariffs on lumber and other sectors. He suggested B.C. could use its minerals as leverage, while other leaders discussed potential export restrictions and Canadian support moves, with Prime Minister Carney signaling readiness to…
A transport truck hauling diesel collided with a bison on Highway 97 near Coal River, causing the truck to overturn. The Environment and Parks Ministry says the truck’s tanks appear compromised and may be leaking up to 50,000 litres of diesel into a downstream waterway, with a response contractor on site and a response officer deployed.
The Newfoundland and Labrador government says it will continue to support those affected by last year’s Kingston wildfire, with ongoing recovery efforts and measures to help rebuild, including reforestation when ground conditions allow. Finance Minister Craig Pardy notes that a long-term housing plan will be released soon, a temporary housing assistance…
The article reports that a wave of out-of-province wildfire personnel will arrive in British Columbia to assist with more than 130 active wildfires, including 25 from Yukon on Monday and 66 from Alberta on Tuesday, with 114 from Mexico expected next week. It notes the move is intended to give local BC crews rest and help manage a challenging end to the…
The Ontario government is investing $650,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to install a new interactive water ecosystems exhibit, Woven by Water, at Science North, highlighting Indigenous knowledge. The project aims to renew exhibit spaces, expand learning opportunities, attract more visitors, support local tourism and…
B.C. Premier David Eby proposed using restrictions on U.S. access to Canadian critical minerals as a retaliatory measure to new U.S. tariffs, a suggestion that mining sector representatives warn could backfire. The article notes that most B.C. mineral exports to the U.S. are limited, discusses potential impacts on cross-border supply chains, and…
Ontario and Canada have completed a three-year, $10-million agreement that permanently protects nearly 19,400 hectares, creating 12 provincial parks and conservation reserves and expanding 50 others. The effort increases public access to hiking trails and green spaces and improves connections to established routes like the Bruce Trail.
The federal government has approved the Crawford nickel project in northern Ontario, after a nearly four-year review under the Impact Assessment Act. The decision imposes conditions on Canada Nickel, including community and Indigenous consultations, habitat protections, and measures to prevent environmental impacts, with construction potentially starting…
The Ontario NDP and Indigenous leaders called for a public inquiry into the province’s wildfire response, criticizing the government for what they described as a crisis and insufficient protection for First Nations. Government officials, including Natural Resources Minister Mike Harris, indicated no commitment to a public inquiry, stating they are…
Ontario faces criticism that its wildfire budget and staffing remain insufficient, despite increases since 2019; critics point to a 2025-26 base budget of $150 million versus $271 million actually spent in 2025-26. The article notes calls for a public inquiry, a proposed $100 million boost, underpaid/undercounted wildfire crews, and gaps such as a…
The article reports that crews are focusing on containing the Fiftynine Creek fire south of Big Bar Road, with helicopters assisting and about 65 firefighters, 13 helicopters, 57 heavy equipment vehicles, and 77 structure protection resources engaged. It notes that the fire is threatening Clinton’s watershed, prompting evacuation orders/alerts nearby…
