When electric utility BC Hydro launched a procurement process earlier this year seeking new sources of clean energy for the province’s power grid, it included a specific requirement: projects must be at least 25 per cent owned by First Nations. The...
Two Liberal ministers are inviting NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh to a briefing about carbon pricing so he can “better understand” how it helps fight climate change while putting more money back in families’ pockets. In a letter sent to Singh on Friday,...
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault accused Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre of catering to his “rich friends” in the oil and gas sector by pushing a policy to scrap carbon pricing. Guilbeault said Tuesday that Poilievre is clearly trying to curry...
The Manitoba government has boosted plans for renewable energy with an announcement it will work with First Nations to develop wind power. Premier Wab Kinew said Friday the province will help Indigenous bands bring on 600 megawatts of new wind generation by...
As New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs started his election campaign Thursday, he claimed his main rivals were already planning a power-sharing deal similar to the now-defunct one between the federal Liberals and NDP. Minutes after announcing a vote would be held Oct....
