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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’s Utilities Have A New Job To Learn

Canada’s utilities may need to learn a new role as electrification grows, according to markhamhislop’s conversation with Moz Salim of EY Canada. The piece says utilities may need new capabilities to support EVs, heat pumps, rooftop solar and batteries, while provinces and institutions coordinate more closely.

Ontario NDP Probes Staples Education Deal

The Ontario NDP has formally requested an auditor general investigation into the government’s education contract with Staples. This inquiry stems from concerns regarding the value and transparency of the deal, which allows teachers to spend up to $750 on classroom […]

Call for Probe into Calgary Student Protest Raid

Nearly 300 Canadian civil society groups are demanding an independent investigation into an immigration raid at a peaceful international student protest in Calgary. They cite concerns about fundamental rights and the chilling effect of immigration enforcement on peaceful assembly.

Peter Milobar: Why I Left BC Conservatives

Former BC Liberal Peter Milobar details his decision to leave the BC Conservative Party and caucus, now sitting as an Independent. He cites a “purge” of members and a misalignment with leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s direction, leading to a wider defection of MLAs.

Trump-Xi Summit: Peak or Trough in US-China Relations?

This analysis delves into the implications of the recent Trump-Xi summit on international relations, examining the shift in U.S.-China dynamics and its repercussions for countries like Canada. It explores the interplay of symbolism versus substance in diplomatic engagements and the strategic objectives behind current global power plays.