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Conservatives defend their math on proposed fuel tax holiday
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's call for a summer gas tax holiday became a topic of heated debate in the House of Commons this week, with the Conservatives and Liberals arguing over how much the proposal would actually save Canadian families.
Revisions to PBO's carbon tax analysis will 'vindicate' government, minister predicts
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says the Conservatives' attack on the federal carbon tax and its associated rebates is based on a "false premise" pulled from a"flawed" Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) study.
Rich countries have finally hit their $100B US climate finance goal, Guilbeault says
Canada announced Wednesday that wealthy countries have finally reached their goal of providing $100 billion US to help poorer countries both combat and adapt to climate change two years behind schedule.
New Democrats try out a sharper line of attack as Conservatives target NDP ridings
New Democrats say they are rolling out a line of attack against the Conservatives, as its leader, Pierre Poilievre, targets the NDP's ridings.
Alberta calls Ottawa's impact assessment changes 'unconstitutional'
The Alberta government says the recent changes to Ottawa's Impact Assessment Act are 'unconstitutional' and it is considering challenging the legislation in court.
Ottawa turns to civilian first responders as another dire wildfire season approaches
Instead of sending in the troops to deal with what promises to be another dangerous wildfire season, Public Safety Canada is testing the capabilities of a civilian-led firefighting force as first responders and relief providers.
Western Canada and the North face an above average wildfire risk in June, federal officials say
Western Canada and the North are expected to face an above-average fire risk in June,federal officials say.
Green groups outraged after Ottawa changes the rules on environmental assessments
Major industrial resource projects under provincial jurisdiction that spew massive amounts of carbonemissions will no longer trigger federal environmental assessments a move that's angering environmental groups.
Ottawa's $8B climate fund failing to attract largest emitters, watchdog says
One of the biggest government initiatives to encourage manufacturers to decarbonize is failing to attract the largest emitters, says Ottawas environmental watchdog.
Rebates rise as carbon price increases to $80 per tonne
The federal carbon tax and its associated rebates rise today as the national price on carbon increases from $65 per tonne to $80.
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