Globe and Mail
Carney unveils new clean electricity strategy to expand grid, lower costs
Canada's federal government is moving to expand the national electricity grid by doubling its capacity by 2050, with regulatory adjustments designed to give LNG power plants greater operational flexibility. The strategy aims to bring down energy costs while accelerating the country's clean electricity transition. The move signals Ottawa's intent to balance near-term energy reliability with longer-term decarbonization goals.
Read article →
Globe and Mail
Politics Insider: Alberta judge strikes down petition for independence referendum
An Alberta judge has struck down a petition seeking an independence referendum, delivering a significant blow to the province's sovereignty movement. Justice Shaina Leonard's ruling came in response to a legal challenge mounted by First Nations groups, who contested the petition's validity. The decision underscores the complex legal and constitutional hurdles facing any serious push for Alberta separatism.
Read article →
CBC Politics
Judge overturns Elections Alberta’s approval of separation referendum petition
A judge has struck down Elections Alberta's approval of a petition seeking a referendum on Alberta independence, dealing a significant blow to the separatist group Stay Free Alberta. The ruling from the Court of King's Bench effectively halts the petition's progress through official channels. The decision raises fresh questions about the legal hurdles facing Alberta's independence movement as it seeks a path to a formal public vote.
Read article →Globe and Mail
Carney set to announce government’s clean electricity strategy today
Canada is preparing to unveil an ambitious clean electricity strategy that would double the country's power grid capacity by 2050. The announcement, expected from Prime Minister Carney, represents one of the most significant energy infrastructure commitments in the country's recent history. A larger, cleaner grid is seen as foundational to electrifying industry and transportation as Canada pursues its climate targets.
Read article →Get this delivered every morning
Join thousands of readers who get the world's most important stories, curated daily.
Start reading free →