3 d. ago AFN vote against northern pipeline shows there are better ideas to move oil, Dix says

VICTORIA — British Columbia’s energy minister says a vote from chiefs at the Assembly of First Nations gathering in Ottawa to uphold the oil tanker ban is more support for the provincial argument that there are better alternatives than a northern coast pipeline. Chiefs representing more than 600 First Nations voted unanimously to ask Ottawa […]

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3 d. ago First Nations chiefs vote unanimously to reject any changes to B.C.’s oil tanker ban

The chiefs also voted in favour of a resolution asking the federal government to withdraw from the MOU signed with Alberta that could pave the way for a new pipeline through B.C.

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6 d. ago What is the B.C. oil tanker ban, and could it change under pipeline deal?

The Alberta deal includes a commitment from Ottawa to 'enable the export of bitumen ... including if necessary through an appropriate adjustment to the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act.'

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7 d. ago Party remains united after Guilbeault’s exit from cabinet, Liberal MPs say

In a social media post Thursday, Guilbeault said he submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Mark Carney that afternoon "with great sadness."

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7 d. ago Speculation on B.C.’s tanker ban ‘premature,’ federal energy minister says

In an interview with The Canadian Press, energy minister Tim Hodgson said people are "jumping to conclusions" with regard to any discussions about adjusting or lifting the ban.

Politics

7 d. ago Ontario signs deal with Marten Falls First Nation to fast track Ring of Fire road

Another northern Ontario First Nation has signed a partnership deal with the province to fast track construction on the road to the mineral-rich Ring of Fire, with its chief saying they hope to begin construction next summer. Marten Falls First Nation will receive nearly $40 million for a multi-purpose community centre, materials for other infrastructure […]

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8 d. ago National Council of Canadian Muslims considering legal action for secularism laws

“Let’s not kid ourselves: this bill targets Muslims,” said the group's president, Stephen Brown.

Society

8 d. ago National Council of Canadian Muslims considering legal action against secularism laws

“Let’s not kid ourselves: this bill targets Muslims,” said the group's president, Stephen Brown.

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8 d. ago B.C. premier to speak live following pipeline MOU signed by Ottawa, Alberta

The West Coast Oil Tanker Ban came into effect in 2019 and prohibits tankers from carrying more than 12,500 metric tonnes of crude oil along the northern coast of B.C.

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8 d. ago B.C. NDP, Coastal First Nations slam pipeline deal between Ottawa and Alberta

Memorandum of understanding between Ottawa and Alberta paves way for one or more pipelines through B.C. and exemption from tanker ban.

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8 d. ago BREAKING: Guilbeault reflecting on future as Carney inks deal considering ‘adjustment’ to oil tanker ban for new Alberta pipeline

The government will also suspend clean electricity regulations

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8 d. ago Guilbeault reflecting on future as Carney inks deal considering ‘adjustment’ to oil tanker ban for new Alberta pipeline

The government will also suspend clean electricity regulations

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8 d. ago Prime Minister Mark Carney inks new energy deal with Alberta, paving way to new pipeline

The government will also suspend clean electricity regulations

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9 d. ago Oil tanker ban just one obstacle to northern B.C. pipeline as MOU expected Thursday

Ottawa and Alberta are poised to announce a memorandum of understanding, affirming support for a pipeline to the B.C. coast that's being described as 'Northern Gateway 2.0.'

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9 d. ago B.C. Coastal First Nations dismiss any pipeline MOU, vow it will ‘never be built’

The West Coast Oil Tanker Ban came into effect in 2019 and prohibits tankers from carrying more than 12,500 metric tons of crude oil along the northern coast of B.C.

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9 d. ago Liberal MPs downplay caucus divisions over energy deal, as energy minister briefs B.C. caucus

'I'm a little skeptical of grand bargains,' said Erskine-Smith

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9 d. ago Liberal MPs downplay caucus divisions over energy deal, as energy minister briefing gets mixed reviews

'I'm a little skeptical of grand bargains,' said Erskine-Smith

Politics

1 week ago Braid: With tanker ban on the table, it's B.C. Premier Eby's turn to gripe about Ottawa

Eby sounds almost like an Alberta premier during the Trudeau regime, when Ottawa systematically piled up laws that stifled the province’s economy

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1 week ago Ottawa to provide clarity on B.C.’s tanker ban, minister says

The tanker ban became law in 2019 under former prime minister Justin Trudeau and has been among the most criticized laws by the government of Alberta.

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1 week ago Hodgson says Ottawa is close to providing clarity on B.C. tanker ban

Tim Hodgson said the government is getting close to being able to provide clarity on whether Ottawa would repeal the West Coast oil tanker ban.

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