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April 17, 2019
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Ontario ‘alarmist’ over federal powers if carbon pricing law stands, court hears

At issue is the validity of federal legislation that kicked in on April 1 and which imposes a charge on gasoline, as well as other fossil fuels and industrial polluters


Canada’s emissions target gets further away as 2017 report shows increase

The bulk of the increase came from oil and gas production, while small increases were seen in manufacturing, residential energy use and agriculture


B.C. introduces law to require cars, trucks sold by 2040 be zero emission

The legislation would set target dates of 10 per cent zero-emission sales by 2025, 30 per cent by 2030 and 100 per cent by 2040


‘Open for business:’ Jason Kenney’s UCP wins majority in Alberta election

Almost 700,000 people voted in advance polls, well above the record 235,000 who did in 2015
 
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Electric car makers woo Chinese buyers with range, features

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Liberals say Tories dishonest for not telling Canadians about carbon tax rebates

Booklets Conservative MPs are distributing in their ridings laying out a list of credits Canadians should apply for when they file their taxes have a glaring omission » read more

Bill C 69 given a rough welcome at Senate committee hearing in Calgary

The Senate committee is on a cross-Canada series of hearings and will is make amendment recommendations by May 9 » read more