Ottawa steps into ‘Ring of Fire’ debate with Doug Ford

February 20, 2020 by Dayna Nadine Scott, York Research Chair in Environmental Law & Justice in the Green Economy, York University, Canada

The mineral-rich deposits were discovered in a region inhabited by Indigenous peoples, provincial governments have been trying to develop them since 2007.

Disasters foretold: Boeing 737 Max 8 and Lac Megantic

February 6, 2020 by Bruce Campbell, Adjunct professor, Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University, Canada

Is the erosion of regulations to blame for notorious transportation tragedies?

Federal Court of Appeal to release Trans Mountain decision

February 4, 2020 by CP STAFF

Four BC First Nations filed challenges after the federal government approved the project a second time last June.

Climate activists disgusted over USMCA’s environmental shortfalls

February 3, 2020 by James McCarten

Green groups lobbied US Democrats to insist on changes, including binding standards for emissions.

Internet code of conduct goes into effect for 10 big service providers

February 3, 2020 by David Paddon

The code is the CRTC’s answer to a soaring number of complaints about internet services, such as “bill shock” caused by unexpected extra fees or price increases

Fish, sausage, even honey: Food fraud is hidden in plain sight

January 28, 2020 by John G. Keogh, Researcher, Food Chain Transparency, Technology and Supply Chains, University of Reading

While the extent of global food fraud is difficult to quantify, the CFIA suggests it affects 10% of commercially sold food.

Air Canada, WestJet scrub Boeing 737 Max from schedules until June

January 23, 2020 by CP Staff

Ottawa banned the 737 Max from the skies last March following two fatal crashes.

White House proposes guidelines for regulating the use of AI

January 7, 2020 by ASSOCIATED PRESS

…but the vagueness of the principles announced by the White House is unlikely to satisfy AI watchdogs.

‘You can call anything a national concern:’ Alberta questions federal carbon tax

December 16, 2019 by Bob Weber

Ottawa argues that authorization for the tax comes under the Constitution’s peace, order and good government clause.

First Nation alleges Ottawa withheld info during Trans Mountain consultation

December 16, 2019 by Amy Smart

Indigenous groups arguing in the court the Canadian government predetermined the outcome before its latest approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline.

Premium Brands down on indirect fallout of China’s swine fever outbreak

November 11, 2019 by CP STAFF

Company says prices for specialty pork products it imports from Europe spiked because China is importing much more pork.

UN reports increasing violations of Iran nuclear deal

November 11, 2019 by Kiyoko Metzler, David Rising And Jon Gambrell, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Iran maintains its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.

B.C. site testing over 700 samples of kombucha for alcohol levels

November 7, 2019 by Camille Bains

Alcohol is a normal byproduct of the fermentation process but levels can increase as kombucha products sit.

Alberta budget weakens environmental, climate monitoring: Opposition

October 29, 2019 by Bob Weber

Budget also includes spending cuts at the agency responsible for approving and assessing energy development in the province.

Over the counter heartburn drug Zantac pulled in US, Canada

October 21, 2019 by ASSOCIATED PRESS

Potentially cancer-causing chemical had been detected at low levels in prescription and over-the-counter versions of Zantac.