The Supreme Court of Canada hears arguments on whether British Columbia has the authority to restrict oil shipments within its borders. In May 2019, the B.C. Court of Appeal unanimously ruled that the province’s proposed (...)

The Assembly of First Nations 38th Annual General Assembly is held in Regina. An update is provided on the National Treaty Alliance Against Tar Sands Expansion. Participants discuss and vote on emergency and draft resolutions. National (...)

The annual meeting of federal, provincial and territorial energy and resource ministers concluded two days of meetings today in St. Andrews, New Brunswick. At a closing press conference, Jim Carr the federal minister of Natural Resources (...)

Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall makes a surprise announcement on FaceBook this morning saying that he is, after ten years on the job, resigning from his position. Shortly afterwards in Regina, Brad Wall met with members of the press to take (...)

Conservative Senator Claude Carignan presents his bill to protect the confidentiality of journalistic sources. Bill S-231 amends the Canada Evidence Act and the Criminal Code. Independent Senator André Pratte and Conservative MP Gérard (...)

The committee continues its study on the effects of transitioning to a low carbon economy. Speaking before the senators are Canadian Labour Congress’ Donald Lafleur and Chris Roberts, and Canadian Fuel Association’s Peter Boag. (June (...)

Senators continue their study on the potential effects of climate change on the agriculture and forestry sectors. Speaking before the committee are Provision Coalition’s Cher Mereweather, Railway Association of Canada’s Gérald (...)

Representatives from the oil, gas and petroleum industries take part in the study on the effects of transitioning to a low carbon economy. Robert Cadigan (president and chief executive officer, Newfoundland and Labrador Oil & Gas (...)

The committee continues its study on the potential effects of climate change on the agriculture and forestry sectors. Appearing before the committee are Soy Canada’s Director of Corporate Affairs Chris Masciotra and Director of Market (...)

Elinor Sloan (a professor of international relations at Carleton University) and David Perry (a senior analyst and fellow with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute) speak with CPAC’s Peter Van Dusen on June 7, 2017, following the (...)

Representatives from Fertilizer Canada participate in the committee’s study on the potential effects of climate change on the agriculture and forestry sectors. Testifying before the committee are Garth White (President and Chief (...)

CGAI President Kelly Ogle moderates a panel discussion about the future of Canada’s energy industry with Michael Cleland (University of Ottawa), Sergio Marchi (Canadian Electricity Association), and Jacob Irving (Hydropower (...)

Representatives from the railway and dairy industries discuss the potential impact of climate change. The first panel is made up of the following witnesses: Michael Bourque (president and CEO) and Michael Gullo (director, policy, economic (...)

Liberal MP Darren Fisher presents his bill (C-238) to develop a national strategy for the safe disposal of lamps containing mercury. His private member’s bill calls on the Minister of Environment and Climate Change to work with (...)

Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr discusses the future of the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline in light of a possible change of government in British Columbia. Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi defends the government’s new (...)

Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan comments on an inquiry report regarding a military sexual assault case. Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr is asked about the future of the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion. Health Minister Jane Philpott (...)

Senators hear from their final witness for the study on Bill C-18. Larry Noonan, chair of the Altona Forest Stewardship Committee, discusses the amendments to the Rouge National Urban Park Act, the Parks Canada Agency Act and the Canada (...)

The committee continues its study on the potential effects of climate change on the agriculture and forestry sectors. Participating in the study are BIOTECanada’s Andrew Casey (President and Chief Executive Officer), and CropLife (...)

Senators continue their study on Bill C-18, an Act to amend the Rouge National Urban Park Act and other Acts. Participating in the study are Janet Sumner, executive director for Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, Mike Whittamore, owner (...)

NDP MPs David Christopherson and Brigitte Sansoucy speak with reporters in Ottawa on May 16, 2017, following the release of the auditor general’s spring 2017 reports.

Finance Minister Bill Morneau and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May address criticisms from the auditor general that he was not able to get access to government data about its plan for a fossil fuel phase out. Public Safety Minister Ralph (...)

Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna presents Bill C-18. The proposed legislation amends the Rouge National Urban Park Act, the Parks Canada Agency Act, and the Canada National Parks Act. The amendments aim to preserve (...)

Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale reacts to the report on workplace harassment in the RMCP. Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan is asked about the delayed release of the defence policy review. Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr and Green (...)

Representatives from Canada’s turkey, chicken, and egg farming industries participate in the committee’s study on the potential effects of climate change on the agriculture and forestry sectors. Appearing before the senators are Turkey (...)

Robert Wells, a retired justice of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador, discusses search and rescue activities in that province. (May 11, 2017)

Representatives from the International Energy Agency participates in the committee’s study on the effects of transitioning to a low carbon economy. Appearing before the committee via videoconference from Paris, France, are Aad van (...)

Senators continue their study on the potential effects of climate change on the agriculture, agri-food and forestry sectors. Ashley St Hilaire, Director of Programs and Government Relations, Canadian Organic Growers) and Derek Lynch (...)

December 9, 2016 UPDATED 7:58pmET Canada’s first ministers, Sasaktchewan aside, have agreed to a national framework on climate change and carbon pricing, following a day of talks in Ottawa. British Columbia, concerned about the equality of carbon pricing measures across Canada, was a late signatory this evening.  Saskatchewan Premier Brad […]

The committee continues its study on the potential effects of climate change on the agriculture and forestry sectors. Testifying before the senators are Canadian Cattlemen’s Association’s Bob Lowe and John Masswohl; Canadian Sheep (...)

Health professionals are among the witnesses to testify on Bill C-37, which includes measures on supervised consumption sites, anti-drug abuse strategies, and the import and production of illicit substances. The first panel is made up of (...)