What is COP15 and why does it matter for all life on the planet?
Once-in-a-decade plans to protect the natural world and halt its destruction will be decided in Montreal in December.
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The meeting that could be Canada’s last chance to curb farm emissions
A meeting of Canada's agriculture ministers later this month could be pivotal in the fight against climate change, according to a national coalition of farmers.
'They owe you at least until the next election': Critic slams change easing cooling-off periods for lobbyists
Lobbyists working the halls of Parliament on behalf of interest groups will soon have new rules around campaigning for politicians and stricter rules around gift giving.
What we do and don’t know about Chrystia Freeland’s Trans Mountain claims
Finance Canada has helped Trans Mountain secure $10 billion in new financing to complete construction of the controversial pipeline by promising investors that if the Crown corporation can’t pay back the loans, the public will.
Canadians are being eaten up by poverty
Low-income families are tired of what they consider fluff: the cycle of debates, consultations, studies, reports and unfulfilled promises — none of which fill stomachs.
How does lobbying work?
Many Canadians don't realize lobbying shapes the laws and policies that govern our day-to-day lives, affecting the country's future. A lobbyist’s main objective is to influence government decisions and legislation in the interest of their client — but what does this actually mean?
Pierre Poilievre is racking up the most endorsements in the CPC leadership race. But will it matter?
A historical analysis of leadership contests from decades past yields mixed results when it comes to the value attributed to front-runner status.
Canada’s banks are making net-zero pledges — and billions in fossil fuel deals
As the world navigates an energy transition, Canada’s bankers find themselves neck-deep in oil money with a choice to make: Turn their backs on fossil fuels or keep financing the very activity threatening all life on Earth.
Regenerative agriculture can combat climate change and keep food on our plates. Here’s how it works
The past decade has seen exploding interest in an approach to farming focused on soil health called regenerative agriculture, which proponents say can help fix the climate crisis. The problem? No one agrees on what regenerative agriculture actually means.
The unrecognized role of a parliamentary secretary
Late last month, the Prime Minister's Office unveiled Ottawa's new roster of parliamentary secretaries to support Justin Trudeau’s 38-member cabinet. Here's a look at what parliamentary secretaries do and why they're important.
Break the Silos
So much climate work happens in silos. But we can’t win the race against climate change if we’re not working together. Today, we’re breaking the silos.
Here’s what you need to know about COP26
COP26, the United Nations climate conference, sets the agenda on climate action around the world — and this year's event is critical in bringing planetary heating under control.
Canada is aiming for net zero by 2050. How do we get there?
Canada plans to cut its overall greenhouse gas emissions down to zero by 2050 — but climate change is a problem that requires many solutions. Here's how we could get there.
What you need to know about third-party groups in the 2021 election
Groups like the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, Canada Proud, and environmental organizations that want to weigh in on the federal election must register with Elections Canada, as they did in 2019. Here’s a rundown of the role they play on the campaign trail.