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Repeated promise on lowering emissions misses the mark, advocates say
Experts took aim at Canada’s repeated commitment to move toward a cap on emissions from the oil and gas sector yesterday, a move they fear ignores calls for the nation to bend “the curve of production.”
Read MoreRae’s ‘letter’ outlining ‘rhetorical’ promises is wanting in details, says expert
A recent thinkpiece from Canada’s Ambassador to the United Nations Bob Rae exploring the pandemic’s impact on isolationist global attitudes falls short of specifying files Ottawa needs to boost its “engagement” in, leaving one expert to draw her own conclusions on “rhetorical commitments” the official makes to multilateralism.
Read More‘Looks like nothing happened’: Hill watchers weigh in on the campaign that was
Plagued by no clear ballot box question and a “one-two punch” delivered by a high-profile premier, the 2021 election campaign will be remembered for delivering the same parliamentary hand to party captains despite being held against the backdrop of several “anomalies,” say experts and politicos.
Read MoreMay’s op-ed shows she needs to ‘loosen the reins,’ says strategist
With the Greens in “crisis mode” amid the departure of Annamie Paul, one communications expert is urging former leader Elizabeth May to loosen her grip on the party following her recent public airing of grievances.
Read MoreStock of fossil fuel subsidies still needed from Ottawa despite more ambitious goal, says expert
While a new “completely manageable” Liberal pledge is earning praise from one environmental group, critics say Ottawa remains behind the eight ball in transparency around the country’s existing “inventory” of oil and gas subsidies.
Read MoreExperts split on whether Conservatives’ committee makeup will impact leadership picture
With the new Parliament expected to see Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole attempt to curry favour within his similar-looking caucus in a bid to keep his job, committee roles could take on a renewed importance, one veteran Hill observer said.
Read MoreTrudeau admits high oil prices could throw a wrench in net-zero target
Federal party leaders’ debate styles were on full display last night at the French event, where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s record on the environment was put to the test.
Read MoreAFN head vows to remain ‘neutral,’ declines doling out official endorsement
Newly-minted Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald sought to strike a diplomatic tone yesterday, shying away from endorsing any single party in the upcoming vote while laying out the group’s demands for whoever forms the next government.
Read MoreKeep going, urges AFN chief, as Ottawa outlines new funding to reckon with residential school legacies
Newly announced funding and steps to help Indigenous communities “heal” from the impacts of residential schools should be “just the beginning” says Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald, who urged governments to redouble their efforts and match the funds “invested in the destruction of First Nation people” decades ago.
Read MoreTories double up Liberals in first-half fundraising
The Conservative Party continues to outpace its rivals in fundraising efforts this year, according to Elections Canada’s newly released second quarter figures, raking in nearly double the dollars than the Liberals throughout 2021.
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