Shaun Polczer

In a twist that could make even the most seasoned political observer do a double take, Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet is throwing his support behind counter-tariffs against the US — a distinctly federalist position — while remaining firmly opposed to pipelines that would bring Alberta oil to Quebec’s doorstep.

As the federal government in Ottawa pushes ahead with its climate agenda — including caps on fossil fuel emissions — many First Nations communities across Canada are warning that they’re being left out in the cold. Literally. @spolczer_WS

Truth is the first casualty of war. So too, it seems, is emissions reduction.

First it was guns. Then drugs, and people. Even El Chapo would approve of the latest criminal enterprise taking shape on the US’ southern border.

Alberta’s Finance Department insists the public accounts are in better shape to weather an oil price storm amid a rising tide of red ink from uncertain energy markets and the as-yet-unknown repercussions of Canada-US trade tension.

The Devil wears Prada — or more accurately, Versace.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is already railing against Canada’s new environment minister as “more of the same” from an “anti-development” federal government.

Western nations’ — including Canada’s — growing reliance on Chinese-manufactured components in renewable energy systems is raising alarm across the US and Europe, following the discovery of so-called "kill switches" embedded in solar panels.

The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) has released its official response to the Alberta Utilities Commission’s (AUC) proposed changes under Rule 007, raising significant concerns about how new regulations could impact the future of renewable energy development—especially wind and solar projects—on agricultural land.

Most participants in federal focus groups supported a proposed emissions cap on Canada’s oil and gas sector, particularly in Ontario and Québec, according to in-house research by the Privy Council Office.