AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 minutes agoPacific Link fast-tracked: Prime Minister Mark Carney says Alberta-to-B.C. “Pacific Link” is Canada’s first “project of national interest,” aiming for a streamlined review and renewed oilsands growth. Pipeline backlash: Separatist, environment, and some First Nation groups are speaking out against the Alberta–B.C. pipeline designation. Nuclear power planning: The Village of Macoun, Sask., welcomed Rafferty Reservoir being selected for further study for two 300-megawatt SMRs. Climate adaptation in action: Collingwood’s council gave early approval to a climate adaptation plan to 2035, targeting heat, drought, flooding, shoreline erosion, air quality and wildfire smoke. Home retrofits funding: Ottawa backed 162 municipal projects with $66.3M to expand home energy retrofit financing, including insulation and heat pumps. Oceans protection push: Carney announced a $1.2B investment to protect Canada’s oceans. Mining cleanup update: A Philippine environment group says Canada’s Barrick settlement over the Marcopper disaster is moving forward after a long-awaited DENR communication. Nuclear isotopes for space: A new Canadian centre will support research and partnerships to boost space-ready radioisotope power supplies.
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