Canada

10/12/24
Author: 
Sofia Gonzales-Zuniga, Danial Riaz and Mia Moisio
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Nov. 20, 2024

Emissions from fossil fuel exports


In November 2023 at COP28, governments agreed to “transition away” from fossil fuels in the energy sector and reconfirmed this decision at the UN General Assembly in September 2024.

10/12/24
Author: 
Natasha Bulowski
Photo by Rab Lawrence/Flickr (CC BY 2.0) Coal mining

Dec. 10, 2024

Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault’s decision not to assess the impact of a massive thermal coal mine expansion is "cowardly” and “colossal backtracking” on Canada’s commitments to stop exporting this dirty fossil fuel, says an environmental advocate.

09/12/24
Author: 
Kieran Delamont
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Dec. 5, 2024

Strikes by postal workers have paved the way for Canadians to enjoy maternity leave and job security. Now, they are fighting the casualization that threatens so many workers.

Huddled around fires on picket lines across the country, postal workers like myself are carrying a load that many Canadians aren’t aware of.

08/12/24
Author: 
Erica Shiner
A projection message from a group of "patriotic millionaires" ahead of the most recent G20 conference in Brazil. Taxing the rich was a theme at this year's G20. In Rio, activists projected more messages on buildings, demanding that international delegates "tax the super rich for people and planet."

Nov. 30, 2024

Canada’s real estate sector is collecting billions in profit while incentivizing landlords to evict tenants and keep driving up rents

Ahead of next year’s federal election, there’s still time for Canadians to avoid the trajectory of our southern neighbour. We can cast a vote to tax the rich instead.

04/12/24
Author: 
Graham Riches and Ian Marcuse
‘Why then is the government relying on charitable food banking to ensure the availability of food and the right to dignified access for low-income households and individuals?’ Photo via Shutterstock.

Dec. 3, 2024

Food insecurity is real, but here are some better solutions.

27/11/24
Author: 
Angela Amato
An oil refinery near Fort McMurray. The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board owns 90 per cent of a Calgary-based oil and gas company that signed an open letter calling for withdrawal of the federal oil and gas emissions cap. Photo via Shutterstock.

Nov. 21, 2024

A senior pension fund executive sits on the board of an energy company opposed to emissions caps.

In the world of energy, Dave Chambers of Toronto wears multiple hats.

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