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UBC professor says federal climate policies have been weakened significantly
12+ hour, 49+ min ago (182+ words) Following the announced Canada-Europe LNG agreement, UBC professor and energy policy expert Kathryn Harrison spoke to BC Today host Michelle Eliot. She said the Carney government is prioritizing fossil fuel development and public views of affordability over the measures needed…...
'Somebody's got to stick up for Canada,' says Wab Kinew
10+ hour, 3+ min ago (205+ words) A meeting of western premiers ended with a dramatic news conference on Tuesday in which Alberta Premier Danielle Smith was called out for saying something that was 'not correct.' Wab Kinew, the premier of Manitoba, tells Power & Politics he spoke…...
Fact check: Did 700 K Albertans want a referendum on separation?
12+ hour, 10+ min ago (116+ words) CBC Fact check: Did 700 K Albertans want a referendum on separation? Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has said 700, 000 people in the province signed petitions indicating they want a referendum about either remaining in Canada or separating. CBC's Fact Check team takes…...
Early praise for Liberal bill to beef up energy advocate's role | CBC. ca
14+ hour, 25+ min ago (92+ words) Early praise for Liberal bill to beef up energy advocate's role CBC Early praise for Liberal bill to beef up energy advocate's role Legislation would create role focused on residential, small-business power costs. - Liberal bill creating energy advocate "quite progressive,…...
Alberta premier 'has a real problem,' NDP's Lewis says on referendum question
14+ hour, 19+ min ago (131+ words) CBC Alberta premier 'has a real problem,' NDP's Lewis says on referendum question NDP Leader Avi Lewis said he thinks Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is 'trying to walk a fine line' with her separatist base. 'We're entering into the territory…...
Alberta not a reliable partner to Canada: outgoing MP Guilbeault
8+ hour, 4+ min ago (176+ words) Liberal MP and former environment minister Steven Guilbeault announced on Wednesday that he will be leaving federal politics. Power & Politics hears from Guilbeault on his concerns about Canada meeting its climate targets and the Ottawa-Alberta energy deal. Plus, P&P…...
Calgary school trustee worries students will feel "unseen" after diversity and inclusion cut as core goals | CBC News
12+ hour, 5+ min ago (759+ words) Calgary Board of Education trustees voted for a new education plan this week that no longer lists "diversity and inclusion" among its three core goals." It came after a tense debate at Tuesday's trustee meeting. Trustees voted 4-3 for the new…...
CBC Calgary May 27 headlines: Free fare zone, brewery returning, and Indigenous tourism boost
17+ hour, 9+ min ago (111+ words) CBC CBC Calgary May 27 headlines: Free fare zone, brewery returning, and Indigenous tourism boost How free swim lessons in Surrey could add even more demand Comox crews investigating after 600 K litres of raw sewage gushes into ocean B. C. s provincial health…...
Ottawa's top doctor paints grim picture of supervised consumption site closures
11+ hour, 50+ min ago (120+ words) CBC Ottawa's top doctor paints grim picture of supervised consumption site closures Ottawa's chief medical officer of health is warning of dire impacts in the city resulting from the province's decision to cut funding for drug consumption and treatment services....
Danielle Smith contradicts United Conservative party president on separatism | CBC News
9+ hour, 22+ min ago (972+ words) A standoff between Premier Danielle Smith and her own United Conservative Party on the issue of separation is over " and the premier has won. Premier Smith and party president Rob Smith had been at odds over where they stand on…...