1 week ago 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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1 week ago Eby, coastal First Nations call on Ottawa to maintain oil tanker ban

VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby and coastal First Nations have signed a declaration calling on the federal government to maintain an oil tanker ban off the province’s north coast. Eby says one oil spill in the area would destroy billions of dollars in economic activity along the coast, with no technology available to […]

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2 w. ago NDP leadership hopefuls line up to condemn Alberta’s use of notwithstanding clause to end teachers’ strike

One NDP strategist said the prospect of an extended Alberta-wide labour disruption raises the stakes

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3 w. ago NDP hopeful Ashton clarifies stance on tanker ban reversal but still gets nod from Danielle Smith

Smith said she hoped Ashton's comments signalled an emerging consensus in favour of getting more Canadian oil to new markets

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3 w. ago NDP leadership hopeful Ashton says he’s open to reversing federal tanker ban

Ashton said that technical measures could be taken to reduce the risk of oil spills and other incidents

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3 w. ago Chris Sankey: Tanker ban a detriment to Indigenous prosperity

The Liberals can repair damage by fast tracking Alberta proposal for a pipeline

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