Canada Committed to 2030 Climate Target, Says Environment Minister

Environment Minister Says BC, First Nations Agreement ‘Important’ for Pipeline Deal When Asked to Give Stance

Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin told MPs that buy-in from B.C. and First Nations are key factors in a potential pipeline deal, when asked to give her position on the idea of building a new oil pipeline from Alberta to the B.C. coast. Dabrusin appeared before the House of Commons environment committee on Dec. 1 and was pressed repeatedly on the matter by Bloc Québécois MP Patrick Bonin. The Bloc is critical of oil sands projects and is oppose…

Canada committed to 2030 climate target, says environment minister

The federal environment minister told a committee of MPs on Monday that the Liberal government remains committed to its 2030 emissions-reduction targets despite striking a deal with Alberta last week outlining the conditions for a new bitumen pipeline.

Pipeline deal could trigger 'race to the bottom' on Canada’s climate policy: advocates

Advocates say a new pipeline agreement between Alberta and Ottawa could trigger a race to the bottom on Canada's climate policies as they warned the deal would invite other provinces to make copycat demands.