AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnvironmental Rules: Ottawa won’t appeal an Alberta ruling that parts of the Impact Assessment Act are unconstitutional, and says it will amend the law. Separately, Bill C-39 could speed major projects by shortening reviews and allowing exemptions from habitat and species protections, prompting protests. Climate Accountability: Saskatchewan residents are asking the Supreme Court to let their Charter climate claims proceed. Young plaintiffs are also making their case against Canada in a landmark climate trial. Arctic Energy: Nunavut Premier John Main wants Ottawa to lift the offshore drilling moratorium, arguing resource development could help fund strained public services. Extreme Weather: Atmospheric-river rains flooded parts of B.C., with Port Mellon recording 306 millimetres; the same storm system brought record November warmth. Pacific Salmon: Conservation advocates want changes to the Canada-U.S. treaty governing ocean catches, as depleted salmon stocks face interception across borders. Clean Energy: Nova Scotia and Massachusetts are exploring offshore wind and transmission links to deliver clean power to New England.
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