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 Explainer: Canada's moratorium on North Coast oil tankers was aimed at Alaska

Canada's moratorium on oil tanker traffic off B.C.'s North Coast, which has existed since the 1970s but was only formalized into law in 2019, has been a key barrier to new oil pipeline proposals in the northwest.

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8 d. ago BREAKING: Guilbeault stepping down from cabinet after Ottawa and Alberta sign new pipeline deal

The minister quit his post after the government signed a memorandum of understanding with Alberta to build a new oil pipeline

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8 d. ago Guilbeault resigning from cabinet in protest over Carney’s pipeline deal with Alberta

The minister quit his post after the government signed a memorandum of understanding with Alberta to build a new oil pipeline

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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 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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8 d. ago Opinion: Why maintaining the North Coast oil tanker moratorium is of utmost importance

Bruce Reid: An oil spill would cause catastrophic damage to an area that is rich in biodiversity of species, culture and habitats, and supports an oceans economy of $1.3 billion, directly employing over 11,000 people.

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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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1 week ago Alberta deal will create ‘necessary conditions’ for potential pipeline to B.C., not a guarantee: Carney

Carney is set to depart for Alberta to ink a new memorandum of understanding with Danielle Smith

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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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2 w. ago Russian Tanker Idles Near Venezuela After US Warship Enters Path

A sanctioned Russian oil tanker made a U-turn on the way to Venezuela after a US warship intersected its route near the country’s coast, according to Bloomberg tanker tracking, raising questions about whether Washington could step in to curtail Moscow’s energy aid to Caracas.

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2 w. ago Country music star plans petition calling for ban on Alberta coal mining

Canadian country music star Corb Lund is waiting to hear if his application for a petition against coal mining in the eastern slopes will be approved by Elections Alberta.

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2 w. ago Debate around lifting oil tanker ban to be ‘contentious,’ warns Liberal MP, as Ottawa negotiates with Alberta

Gould said the idea of amending the ban needs to be a 'national conversation,' with the most important voices being those living in the communities along B.C's coast

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3 w. ago Nenshi pitches repeal of voting machine ban legislation, recall act, at Alberta Municipalities Convention

UCP looking into new provincewide code of conduct for municipalities says municipal affairs minister

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last month B.C. gov’t, Coastal First Nations sign declaration to uphold oil tanker ban

Bill C-48 bans ships that hold more than12,500 metric tons of oil from waters off the north of B.C.’s coast — from the northernmost point of Vancouver Island to the Alaskan border.

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