Canadian News
The latest news from and about Canadian issues.Friday, May 16, 2008
How Committed Is Canada?
Renewable Energy World, May 15, 2008 - “Since the election of Canada’s Conservative government in 2006, criticism of its approach to environmental protection has been fairly sustained. Its former and present environment ministers were lambasted for stalling the process at climate change conferences in Nigeria and Bali. Conservatives also cut funding for renewables put in place by the previous government, and then re-instated it with new limitations, rankling clean energy supporters.” Read more.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Enbridge gets Ottawa’s go-ahead on pipelines.
Reuters, May 13, 2008 - “Enbridge, Canada’s No. 2 pipeline firm, said Ottawa’s approval of the two lines will help with obtaining final clearance for construction from Canada’s National Energy Board, though some approvals from U.S. regulators are still pending.” Read more.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Company plans major oil pipeline.
Jackson Hole Star-Tribune, May 9, 2008 - “TransCanada Corp. plans to build a 36-inch underground pipeline through eastern Montana and five other states to carry Canadian crude down to U.S. refineries along the Gulf Coast of Texas. The 1,940-mile pipeline project must first obtain land easements and approval from the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. No formal announcement has been made yet, but Gov. Brian Schweitzer said this week that TransCanada wants to finish the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline by the end of next year.” Read more.
Panel releases report on future of Trent-Severn Waterway.
Community Press, May 8, 2008 - “Shortly after the report from the panel on the future of the Trent-Severn Waterway was released, Minister of the Environment John Baird announced that the federal government was immediately allocating $63 million over the next five years for the system above current funding levels. The money will be used for infrastructure repairs along the entire waterway and projects are expected to begin in the coming weeks.” Read more.
Friday, May 09, 2008
International Joint Commission Sets Meeting Dates.
The Seaway Channel, May 8, 2008 - “The International Joint Commission (IJC), a bi-national commission established under the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909 between the United States of America and Canada has announced a number of meetings that may be of interest to those who care about the Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence River and other U.S. Canada boundary waters.” Read more.
The Alberta Perspective: Sustainability through Partnership - Speech By Premier Ed Stelmach.
eGov Monitor, May 8, 2008 - “Albertans recognize that a strong economy is not an end in itself. It’s a means to provide the prosperity, quality of life, and public services we want and need. And Albertans understand that economic growth that doesn’t lead to stronger, healthier, more vibrant communities is of no benefit at all. To build those communities, sustainability must be part of everything we do. It’s a ‘need to have,’ not a ‘nice to have.’” Read more.
Thursday, May 08, 2008
Border security and threat response discussed at summit.
Caledon Enterprise, May 7, 2008 - “In April, Prime Minister Harper participated in the North American Leaders’ Summit in New Orleans. This annual Summit provides three neighbouring countries, Canada, the United States, and Mexico, with an opportunity to discuss how they can continue to work together on issues of mutual importance. This year’s Summit was particularly productive, as Prime Minister Harper reaffirmed Canada’s focus on several key areas.” Read more.
38th Conference on the Americas, Jim Prentice, Minister of Industry, Presentation.
Industry Canada, May 7, 2008 - “Today, I want to look at three themes - first, the desire to improve the security and the flow of trade through the U.S.–Canada border; second, the importance of infrastructure; and third, the need to strengthen cooperation in building energy security and protecting the environment.” Read more.
NAFTA will survive, Wilkins insists.
National Post, April 24, 2008 - “The U.S. ambassador to Canada predicts the North American Free Trade Agreement will survive the election of a new president, despite promises by the Democratic contenders for the job to pull out of the pact if it isn’t amended to strengthen environmental and labour standards. David Wilkins says such hustings talk should be taken with a grain of salt.” Read more.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Ottawa must reconcile oilsands’ riches, environmental challenges: Expert.
Canada.com, April 29, 2008 - “The distinguished Canadian researcher who pioneered the development of the country’s oilsands is warning Prime Minister Stephen Harper that the industry touted to make Canada an energy superpower will “hit a wall” unless the Conservative government urgently injects funding into projects aimed at solving the huge environment problems associated with the resource.” Read more.
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