AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoOil Sands Wastewater: Ottawa’s push to expand oil production is sharpening the need to address toxic tailings ponds, which grew by 50 per cent from 2014 to 2024. The ponds already hold an enormous volume of mining wastewater, and more production could deepen the challenge. Fisheries Rules: A proposed federal red-tape bill would amend the Fisheries Act, including allowing fish to be moved during routine repairs to fishways. The government says protections will remain; the changes warrant close scrutiny. Nature Protection: Ottawa is proposing to list several aquatic species under the Species at Risk Act, as concerns grow over gaps in Canada’s wildlife protections. Home Retrofits: Carney’s $2-billion plan aims to retrofit one million homes, cutting household energy costs and emissions.
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