AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoOil and Climate: Prime Minister Mark Carney says oilsands expansion is possible as Canada seeks investment, while Ottawa fast-tracks the Pacific Link oil pipeline to diversify exports. First Nations and environmental groups have raised concerns about the project’s impacts and consultation. Environmental Laws: Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act, is drawing criticism as a potential major rollback of federal environmental protections. Clean Energy: Northland Power has brought Alberta’s largest battery-storage facility online; separately, Kawartha Lakes council backed a proposed 3-megawatt Burnt River hydro project’s bid for provincial procurement, though it still needs environmental and other approvals. Wildlife: Researchers are checking Manitoba wetlands for a potentially deadly fungal infection in frogs and salamanders, while a study found Canadian wildfire smoke delayed songbird nesting by nine days. Industrial Impacts: LNG Canada was fined $50,000 over underwater-noise monitoring during construction of its tug terminal. First Nations also say they were bypassed in consultation on Bell’s proposed AI data centre in Saskatchewan.
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