Woe is Energy East. First, Quebec Environment Minister David Heurtel announced that the provincial government will seek a court injunction to ensure the pipeline project is subject to the province’s environmental regulations. “This is not directed at any province or region,” he said. “This is about one company that wants to do a project...
READ MORETrudeau is throwing oil on the national unity fire
What ever happened to hope and hard work? As jobs wither on the vine in Western Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered little of either to laid-off oilpatch workers. Meeting with Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre this week, the prime minister refused to commit to supporting the Energy East pipeline project. “For the past 10...
READ MOREParliament’s back! Here’s what to watch for
Parliament’s back, and all parties are raring to go. With terrorism on the front pages, the loonie in free fall, and an east-west divide over oil, it should make for a lively session. Here are the top three issues you can expect to see in Question Period in the days to come. The fight...
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