The federal government is studying the best options for Indigenous communities to reap economic benefits from the Trans Mountain pipeline but Ottawa is not planning to sell the project while legal and political risks remain. The Supreme Court of Canada…
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Supreme Court of Canada dismisses B.C. appeal of Trans Mountain pipeline
January 16 2020 5:59pm On Thursday, the Supreme Court rejected British Columbia’s appeal of the Trans Mountain pipeline case, shutting down the province’s move to regulate what can flow through an expanded pipeline from Alberta. ‘ }); } else {…
Keystone XL schedule calls for pipeline construction to cross U.S.-Canada border in April
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 14, 2020 11:09 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ TC Energy Corp. says it plans to begin construction in April to connect the Keystone…
RCMP checkpoint the latest flashpoint in northern B.C. gas pipeline dispute
Amid temperatures closing in on -40 C, both sides of a dispute over a proposed natural gas pipeline through northern B.C. are digging in. The RCMP moved in Monday to set up an “access control checkpoint” over a key service…
Alberta needs better rules to ensure polluters clean up wells: Orphan Well Association
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 14, 2020 8:03 pm Updated January 14, 2020 8:05 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ A group tasked with cleaning up Alberta’s thousands of…
Trudeau’s special Prairies representative takes conciliatory tone with Calgary audience
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 14, 2020 5:22 pm Updated January 14, 2020 5:23 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ The man appointed by the prime minister to be…
U.S. President Donald Trump proposes dramatic overhaul of environmental approval process
Donald Trump, whose past as a New York real estate developer makes him no stranger to red tape, unveiled sweeping plans Thursday to overhaul the way the United States evaluates the environmental impact of major infrastructure and energy projects. The…
Lawyer says Indigenous groups didn’t approach Trans Mountain pipeline consultation in good faith
A lawyer for Trans Mountain Corp. is defending the government’s consultation with Indigenous groups over the Crown corporation’s operation and construction of its pipeline project. Maureen Killoran said Wednesday that the $10 billion project has twice been declared in the…
Lawyer argues Ottawa’s consultation with Indigenous groups on Trans Mountain pipeline project was meaningful
Lawyers for the Canadian government say it conducted a new round of consultations with Indigenous groups about the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion that was reasonable, adequate and fair. Jan Brongers began arguments on behalf of the federal government Tuesday, asking…
South Dakota governor plans overhaul of riot laws believed to target Keystone XL pipeline protests
By Staff The Associated Press Posted December 16, 2019 6:22 pm Updated December 16, 2019 6:25 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is planning to have…