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opinion
The battles have been won, and the old political axioms are dead. Carbon taxes are here to stay
Ken Boessenkool and Mike Moffatt
canada
First Nations criticize New Brunswick’s decision to end tax agreements
The New Brunswick Legislature in Fredericton, N.B., on February 4, 2021. Chiefs of New Brunswick's six Wolastoqey First Nations are claiming victory following a court decision that will see the province share a portion of carbon tax revenues. A judge of the Court of Queen's Bench ruled Friday the province has an obligation to share carbon tax revenues collected and remitted by on-reserve retailers with the First Nations. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Stephen MacGillivray
canada
Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions increased slightly in 2019, report says
A flare stack lights the sky from a refinery in Edmonton on December 28, 2018.&nbsp;A report by TD Bank suggests up to three-quarters of those working in the oil and gas sector could lose their jobs over the next three decades as Canada works toward its greenhouse gas emission targets.<br>Ottawa has set a goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.&nbsp;&nbsp;THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
canada
Court ruling on federal carbon price both clarifying and worrying, experts say
The statue representing justice looks out from the Supreme Court of Canada over the Parliamentary precinct in Ottawa, Thursday March 25, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
canada
Politicians, business leaders, environmental groups react to the Supreme Court ruling on Canada’s carbon tax
The Supreme Court of Canada is seen at sunset in Ottawa, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. The Supreme Court of Canada says it will issue its ruling on the fate of the national carbon tax next week. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
politics
Supreme Court to rule on whether carbon tax is constitutional next week
The Supreme Court of Canada is seen at sunset in Ottawa, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. The Supreme Court of Canada says it will issue its ruling on the fate of the national carbon tax next week. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
canada
Ottawa to spend more than $40-million of carbon tax revenue to upgrade 172 Ontario schools
Environment and Climate Change Minister Jonathan Wilkinson speaks in the House of Commons, in Ottawa, on Nov. 19, 2020.
tax and spend
Tax and Spend: Ottawa wants to address extreme wealth inequality. Somehow.
Storm clouds pass by the Peace tower and Parliament hill Tuesday August 18, 2020 in Ottawa. he federal government ran a deficit of just over $120.3 billion during the first three months of its 2020-2021 fiscal year as the treasury pumped out aid to cushion the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
globe climate newsletter
Globe Climate: Ottawa will still have plenty of gaps to fill in its 2021 climate plan
A skater clears an area of snow on the ice of Ghost Lake Reservoir near Cochrane, Alberta, Canada, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, amid a worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)
tax and spend
Is carbon pricing a burden on Canadian households?
Patrick Brethour
top links
Winning and losing stocks from the new higher carbon tax
Steam rises from a plant in an industrial zone in Hamilton.
opinion
Trudeau’s carbon-tax surprise dares opponents to fight on the hustings
Campbell Clark
opinion
With their carbon-price surprise, the Liberals finally show the courage of their climate-change convictions
Adam Radwanski
politics
Liberals pitch $15-billion in new spending, hike carbon tax to pass 2030 emissions goals
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responds to a question during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
politics
Biden win relieves Ottawa of troubled relations with Trump, but challenges still lie ahead
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden speaks next to his campaign train while making a campaign stop in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S., September 30, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo
energy and resources
Saskatchewan allows smaller oil and gas companies to opt out of federal carbon tax, sign onto provincial plan
(FILES) In this file photo taken on October 20, 2019 an oil rig is seen in Stoughton, Sask.
opinion
Why carbon tariffs could be coming to Canada soon
Adam Radwanski
politics
Without other policies, carbon tax must rise substantially to meet climate goals, PBO says
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux waits to appear before the Commons finance committee in Ottawa on March 10, 2020.
politics
Without other policies, carbon tax must rise substantially to meet climate goals, PBO says
A flare stack lights the sky from the Imperial Oil refinery in Edmonton on December 28, 2018.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
canada
Ontario will not appeal court ruling against carbon tax stickers, minister says
A gas pump displays an anti-carbon tax sticker in Toronto, on Aug. 29, 2019.
alberta
Alberta to liquidate emissions reductions fund to pay deficit, new programs
A TORC Oil & Gas pump jack is seen near Granum, Alberta, Canada May 6, 2020. REUTERS/Todd Korol
canada
Arguments that federal carbon pricing encroaches on provincial powers met with skepticism at Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of Canada in Ottawa on July 10, 2012.
opinion
The poetry of peace, order and good government must be made practical, too
Eric M. Adams
canada
Ottawa adding male lawyer to argue Supreme Court carbon tax case sends harmful message to women, group says
The Supreme Court of Canada will not review a judge's decision to grant author Steven Galloway access to emails between a woman who accused him of sexual assault and staff at the University of British Columbia. Clouds pass by the Supreme Court of Canada in Ottawa, Friday June 12, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
letters
Aug. 18: ‘When will our governments finally read the writing on the wall?’ Readers discuss the oil sands, plus other letters to the editor
Aug. 18: ‘When will our governments finally read the writing on the wall?’ Readers discuss the oil sands, plus other letters to the editor
alberta
Alberta to join other provinces in exploring small nuclear technology
The Alberta government says it plans to join three other provinces in exploring small-scale nuclear technology. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney comments on the Teck mine decision in Edmonton on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
report on business
Ottawa, grain farmers remain far apart over impact of carbon tax
Corn is unloaded from a grain cart near Austin, Man. on March 23, 2020.
canada
Ottawa decides against adding grain dryers to the list of carbon tax exemptions
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau rises in the House of Commons on June 3, 2020. The federal government will not release the data that Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau says Ottawa relied on to decide against exempting fuels used in grain dryers from the national price on pollution.
opinion
Should Canada engineer a ‘green’ recovery? It’s complicated
Adam Radwanski
globe climate newsletter
Globe Climate: What the rest of Canada can learn from the loss of Ontario’s green energy dream
Competed wind turbines, part of the EDP Renewable's Nation Rise Wind Farm, is seen in the Township of North Stormont, on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. (Justin Tang for The Globe and Mail)
alberta
Alberta poised to win autonomy from Ottawa on methane emissions, following Saskatchewan’s lead
FILE PHOTO: Biogas, methane collected from dairy farms, is piped into a cleaning facility at the Calgren facility in Pixley, California, U.S., October 2, 2019. Picture taken October 2, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
books
Books that will help the environmentalist in you grow
Reading outdoors is one of the pleasures of the Canadian summer.
energy and resources
Oil lobby asks for a carbon-tax freeze and a delay on new climate regulations during pandemic crisis
Tim McMillan, president and CEO of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, arrives for a press conference in Ottawa on June 3, 2019.
canada
Manitoba government delays promised cut to provincial sales tax due to COVID-19 pandemic
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister speaks at the Manitoba legislature, in Winnipeg, on March 24, 2020.
alberta
Alberta appeals carbon-tax ruling in bid to get before delayed Supreme Court hearing
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney updates media on measures taken to help with COVID-19, in Edmonton on Friday, March 20, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
opinion
How Ottawa can provide more help to small businesses during the coronavirus crisis
Rita Trichur