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In The News – June 21st, 2019
Story: David Staples: Indigenous people level a crushing blow to U.S. funded anti-oil sands campaign Here’s why Indigenous involvement in the oil and gas industry is important: Key Points: –When Indigenous groups and
Conservatives Propose Global Approach to the Environment
On Wednesday, June 19th, the Conservative Party of Canada leader Andrew Scheer released the party’s climate plan that had been in very high demand by the Liberals, NDP and Greens. While heavily
Canadian Energy Network: Statement On Trans Mountain
Today, June 18th, 2019, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his government have approved the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion for the second time. After years of consultation and deliberations, blockades, court challenges, and
Another look at the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project from the lens of a pragmatic environmentalist – Blair King
*Posted on June 17, 2019 by Blair King This week the Federal cabinet will decide whether to proceed with the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project (TMX). In response, opponents of the TMX have been
In The News – June 17th, 2019
In The News Today: No business case for TMX, says former Liberal environment minister ‘No credible evidence’ to suggest Asia will be a reliable market for bitumen, David Anderson says, Here’s what
Danielle Smith: Alberta could achieve Trudeau’s climate goals, if he’d let it
*Original post from Edmonton Journal Alberta’s energy industry has solved carbon dioxide. That’s what you need to know as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau drives the final stake into the heart of our
Canadian Energy Network Responds to Bill C-69 Amendments
The Government has vehemently rejected a significant portion of amendments that were proposed by the Senate for controversial Bill C-69. Of the 188 amendments proposed by the Senate, the Government accepted 99
How First Nations Benefit from Pipeline Construction – Frasier Institute – Tom Flanagan
*Original post from Frasier Institute by Tom Flanagan Professor Emeritus of Political Science and Distinguished Fellow, School of Public Policy, University of Calgary The highly visible opposition of some British Columbia First
In The News – June 12th, 2019
First Nations have good reason to support pipelines, says Fraser Institute. Pipelines bring higher than average paying jobs. Community benefits and opportunities. Key Points: -6.3% of the Oil and Gas workforce identifies
Canadian Energy Network Responds To Star Tribune
*photo from Star Tribune (http://www.startribune.com/tar-sands-economics-don-t-add-up/510994192/?refresh=true) On June 9th, the Star Tribune ran an opinion article from contributor Winona LaDuke who is the executive director and co-founder of Honor the Earth, a Minnesota-based