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Canada’s first ‘national interest’ project is an oil pipeline, which means bye bye orcas and hello climate dystopia. And for what?

Rachelgilmore says Prime Minister Mark Carney has designated the West Coast pipeline, now called Pacific Link, as Canada’s first project of “national interest,” allowing it to bypass some environmental laws and consultation. The publisher says it could threaten Vancouver-area orcas and worsen the climate crisis.

Canada & EU: Associate Membership Explained

Can we go live in Europe now??” Rachel Gilmore’s joy is showing — and honestly, so is half of Canada’s. With von der Leyen opening the door to Canada becoming the EU’s first ‘associate member,’ Gilmore breaks down a truly wild week: leaked reports, Carney’s denial, and then the invitation anyway. What might this actually mean for Canadians? Her optimistic (and fun) take, now on Hold the North.