Energy and Climate Change

“The Gitxsan Huwilp Government initially called for an immediate stop to all train hauling in the vicinity of their traditional territory due to the cars near the water, and are now calling for an investigation into the health of the 114-year-old rail line." Read the full article.

“First launched by Gordon Campbell’s BC Liberal government in 2007, the Climate Action Secretariat was designed to sit above the ministry-level fray to ensure that climate policy was integrated across all departments.” Read the full article.

“Prime Minister Mark Carney first floated the idea to dredge the channel in the spring of 2025. Last year’s federal budget does not include any specific references to the project, beyond promises to “improve access” to overseas markets by investing in new airport, railway and port infrastructure.” Read the full Times Colonist story.

“Coastal First Nations President Marilyn Slett says just one oil spill would destroy their way of life. The group of nine First Nations remains strongly opposed to a pipeline to B.C.'s coast.” Read the full CBC article.

“Tuesday's meeting happened amid heavy rain and wind, and Slett said that it was important for Carney to directly see local conditions and the perilous nature of the northern B.C. coast for himself, to understand the concerns of First Nations about the risks of allowing oil tankers to return.” Read the full article at The Chronicle Journal.

“Last [month], the United Kingdom did something all too rare: it chose leadership by backing science and prioritizing public safety. The Labour government announced it would ban new oil and gas licences in the North Sea, strengthen a windfall tax and accelerate phasing out of fossil-fuel subsidies.” Read the full article at The Guardian.

“The risk of a devastating tanker spill is why the federal government implemented a ban on tanker traffic along B.C.’s North Coast and why British Columbians, especially Coastal First Nations whose livelihood depends on a healthy marine environment, are so concerned about the recent Alberta/Ottawa energy memorandum of understanding that could result in removal of the tanker ban.” Read the full Times Colonist article.