CBC needs to ensure balanced coverage of Coastal GasLink dispute

Has seen fit to fund and air a documentary by a self-described American anarchist

CBC needs to ensure balanced coverage of Coastal GasLink disputeWith national division and polarity in Canada increasing, more than ever Canadian media needs to take a fair and balanced approach to current events. Here’s your chance to help the CBC do its job. The CBC, for some reason, has seen fit to help fund and air a documentary by a self-described anarchist from the…

Why Canada should embrace carbon-capture projects

Carbon capture is key to reaching net zero emissions by 2050

Why Canada should embrace carbon-capture projectsFour hundred academics recently signed a letter to the federal government, condemning the next big thing in emissions reduction. They’re all wrong. Their target was Canada’s world-leading, greenhouse-gas-busting carbon capture and storage initiative. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) has been hailed as a key to reaching net zero emissions by 2050. The Alberta government kicked…

When the energy sector works, Canada works

When the energy sector works, Canada worksAs the fight against this unprecedented global pandemic continues, a renewed focus on delivering a realistic plan that will support Canada’s economic recovery has never been more important. Canada has worked hard to contain the spread of COVID-19. This is a credit to the leadership our public health officers across Canada have provided, and to…

Bringing the facts back to the Keystone XL debate

At a time when the U.S. and Canada need it most, Keystone XL will generate more than 50,000 jobs

Bringing the facts back to the Keystone XL debateIn the midst of the COVID-19-caused economic decline and huge job losses, it’s unfortunate that some, including Joe Biden, continue to smear Canada’s oil and gas industry. Biden, the presumptive U.S. Democratic presidential candidate, says if elected, he’ll shut down the Keystone XL pipeline project. The project is under construction, providing jobs to thousands of…

Energy sector can kick-start Canada’s economy

Energy sector can kick-start Canada’s economyCanada’s energy sector is facing unprecedented challenges as oil demand collapses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The toll is already visible, with layoffs coming at the worst possible time for families, as companies cut spending and put growth plans on hold in order to survive. In this challenging time, anti-oil activists pour gasoline…