Every industry lobbies the government, including ENGOs – and the oil and gas sector has a right to advocate for its workers, its role in reducing emissions, and its value to Canada’s economy.

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Activist Claim: Environmental Defence pushes new campaign to “uncover” oil and gas industry lobbying, claims industry is trying to block climate action.

The Facts: Every industry lobbies the government, including ENGOs – and the oil and gas sector has a right to advocate for its workers, its role in reducing emissions, and its value to Canada’s economy.

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Stories that get it right

Don’t cap Indigenous opportunity.

More than 100 First Nations communities, jobs, and businesses are at risk. For a decade, Indigenous communities have been working to become partners and owners in oil and gas projects.

On July 18, the federal government announced a plan to reduce emissions from the oil and gas sector by 42% in just eight years.

This Emissions cap will stop current and new oil and gas projects, putting billions of dollars of Indigenous equity and revenues at stake.

The federal government has pursued this policy without the consultation of First Nations and Metis communities and without our consent. Our Indigenous Communities must be involved in the decision as to what is environmentally responsible, ethical and economical.
 

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