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Steven Guilbeault
Ottawa Launches Consultation for Federal Plastics Registry
The Federal Court of Canada ruled in November that Ottawa’s order classifying manufactured plastic items as ’toxic‘ was ’unreasonable and unconstitutional.’
Poilievre Says His Government Would Overturn ‘Draconian’ Electric Vehicle Mandate
The mandate requires at least 20 percent of new vehicles sold to be fully electric or plug-in hybrids by 2026, 60 percent by 2030, and 100 percent by 2035.
Canada to Offer Farmers Financial Incentives to Reduce Methane Emissions From Cow Burps
To earn credits, farmers will have to make government-recommended changes to their animal’s diets or add other digestion enhancers to their food.
Saskatchewan Was Kept in the Dark on Feds’ Emissions Cap Announcement in Dubai, Says Moe
Alberta’s environment minister says she was asked to sign an NDA before federal environment minister would discuss emission cap plans.
Ottawa Wants 75% Cut in Methane From Oil and Gas Sector by 2030: Guilbeault
Environment minister says government is activating ‘one of the most powerful levers’ it has against climate change by addressing methane emissions.
Alberta Invokes Sovereignty Act Against Feds for First Time
Premier Danielle Smith invoked the act to oppose Ottawa’s proposed requirements for achieving a net-zero electricity grid by 2035.
Feds Spent More Than $1.5M on Montreal Hotels for Biodiversity Conference: Document
Rooms booked at the hotels accommodated around 400 people at rates ranging between $249 and $289 per night.
