The Conservative Party says the Liberal government’s recently introduced Sustainable Jobs Act will “kill thousands of jobs” across Canada as it aims to move oil- and gas-sector workers into green-energy jobs over the coming years. Conservative MP and natural resources critic Shannon Stubbs said in a statement on June 19 that the proposed Bill C-50—which has…
Tories Say Sustainable Jobs Act Will Cause Significant Job Loss
June 19, 2023
admin
CanadaJonathan Wilkinsonjust transitionJust Transition LegislationNatural Resources CanadaSustainable Jobs ActWorld
0 Comment
Feds Introduce ‘Just Transition’ Sustainable Jobs Act Aimed at Canada’s Energy Sector
The federal government has introduced its “just transition” legislation aimed at moving oil sector workers into green energy jobs in every region of Canada as the Liberals look to move the country toward national net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Minister of Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson introduced Bill C-50, or the “Sustainable Jobs Act,” in the House…
Federal Officials Warn of ‘Especially Severe’ Wildfire Season in Canada
As several provinces struggle to contain out-of-control wildfires, federal officials warned on June 5 that Canada will likely see an “especially severe” wildfire season. “Our modelling shows that this may be an especially severe wildfire season throughout the summer,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said at a press conference in Ottawa. Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair told…
Guilbeault Says He’s Confident He Can Work With Alberta Premier on Contentious Climate Policies
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says he is confident he can work with newly re-elected Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and her United Conservative Party (UCP) on points of disagreement regarding some of Ottawa’s climate policies centred on reaching net-zero national emissions by 2050. “I’m confident that we will be able to work our differences out with them,”…
Biden’s Ottawa Visit Will Include Focus on Critical Minerals, Minister Says
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says there will be “lots of conversation” on the issue of critical minerals during U.S. President Joe Biden’s two-day visit to Canada that starts on March 23. “It’s an area that’s really important, and that is not just cobalt and lithium and graphite—it’s also things like uranium and nuclear fuel…
Ottawa Not Forcing Chinese State Investors to Sell Shares in 3 Canadian Mining Companies
The federal government will not be forcing Chinese state-investors to sell their substantial amounts of shares three of Canada’s largest mining companies, says Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, Reuters reports. Wilkinson made the comments during an interview with the news agency on March 7 at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada conference in Toronto. The minister said…
Feds Invest Over $344 Million in Critical Minerals Development Programs
The federal government is investing over $344 million into programs aimed at developing research, commercialization, and other initiatives in Canada’s critical minerals sector. Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson made the announcement on March 7, which follows his launching of the Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy in December 2022 that included a total federal investment of up to $3.8 billion….
Feds Respond to Smith’s Remarks That ‘Just Transition’ Legislation Will Cut 2.7 Million Jobs: Report
January 18, 2023
admin
Alberta Premier Danielle SmithCanadaJonathan WilkinsonJust Transition LegislationNatural Resources CanadaWorld
0 Comment
The federal Department of Natural Resources says the government’s proposed “just transition” legislation won’t eliminate jobs—as critics has said seemed to be implied by an internal briefing document—but will instead create more jobs, according to a media report. “The federal government’s approach to sustainable jobs is about creating jobs, not eliminating them,” department press secretary Keean…
Over 2.7 Million Canadian Workers to Face ‘Significant’ Disruptions in Sectors Impacted by Future Climate Change Programs: Report
Over 2.7 million Canadian workers will face “significant” disruptions in sectors that will be affected by future federal climate change programs, says a memo previously sent to Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, according to a report. “The transition to a low carbon economy will have an uneven impact across sectors, occupations and regions and create significant…
One in Five Canadians Say Home Heating Costs Are a ‘Financial Burden’: Federal Research
One-fifth of Canadians say rising home heating costs are a “financial burden,” according to a study contracted by a federal department, which also found that a majority of homeowners pay over $200 a month on heating bills. “Just over one in five Canadian homeowners (21%) indicated that the energy costs of their primary residence are…
US News
RSS Error: A feed could not be found at `https://www.theepochtimes.com/c-us/feed`; the status code is `200` and content-type is `text/html; charset=utf-8`