Canada

Scientists say net zero by 2050 is too late

20/11/20

Author:

Pip Hinman

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A global 1.5°C warming is likely by 2030 — or even earlier.

[Editor: But the Trudeau government has just put out a climate plan with a target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050!]

November 10, 2020

Climate scientists now believe their predictions about the rate of the global temperature increase have been too conservative, and stronger and more decisive action is needed to reduce dangerous greenhouse gas emissions.

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Trans Mountain expansion project has been a COVID-free zone, says CEO

19/11/20

Author:

David Thurton ·

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CBC News

At an annual public meeting, the government-owned project was accused of holding back information

Nov 19, 2020

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National Call out for actions where you live November 23rd-29th

19/11/20

Author:

First Nations Leaders

Nov. 19, 2020

Gidemt'en Checkpoint, Tiny House Warriors, 1492 Land Back Lane, Kanienkehaka Land Back Camp, Mikmaq 1752 frontline, and Protect the Inlet are all calling for action!

Please watch and share this powerful call out video and organize within your community!

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Ontario 2020 Budget - “an austerity budget”

18/11/20

Author:

Joseph Fantauzzi

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The Bullet

Doug Ford poster - I Want You To Die For The Economy

November 18, 2020

“We are here at a critical time; not just for Ontario but for the whole country. And during this difficult time, my government’s top priority is the health and well-being of all Ontarians. Moments of urgency require us to put aside our differences, have each other’s backs, stick together as a country, and reassure the people of Ontario, and the people of Canada, that we’re all in this together.” – Ontario Premier Doug Ford, March 2020.

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To fight inequality and COVID-19, tax the ultra-rich

18/11/20

Author:

Erika Beauchesne

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National Observer

Premier John Horgan meets with Jagmeet Singh, leader of the federal NDP, in Vancouver ahead of the B.C. election last month. Photo by BC NDP

November 18th 2020

The federal government’s upcoming fall fiscal update will look like no other in Canadian history. With an already record $343-billion deficit and significant promises still to fulfil from the Liberals’ September throne speech, the cost of COVID-19 is mounting.

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Pipeline protesters set up new blockade in Metro Vancouver

17/11/20

Author:

Andrew Weichel

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A blockade calling for the cancellation of Trans Mountain Pipeline on Nov. 17, 2020.

November 17, 2020

VANCOUVER -- Protesters have organized another blockade in B.C.'s Lower Mainland while calling on Justin Trudeau's government to cancel the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.

The latest railway blockade was organized by the Extinction Rebellion, the same group of climate-focused activists responsible for shutting down the Burrard Street Bridge in downtown Vancouver last year and a number of other demonstrations in the region.

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Dr. Michael Warner on #CovidZero and Confusing Regulations - Metro Morning with Ismaila Alfa

17/11/20

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CBC staff

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CBC

FILE - A sign on a shop window indicates the store is closed in Ottawa, Monday March 23, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

[Editor: Provinces are trying to keep businesses open but doctors who support 'Covid zero' say it will just make matters worse and they are very bad already.]

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Canada public pension managers questioned on U.S. fossil fuel investments

16/11/20

Author:

Carl Meyer

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National Observer

The Port of Tacoma, in Washington state, where the Tacoma LNG project is being built. Photo Port of Tacoma/Facebook

November 16th 2020

Public-sector pension plan managers in Canada are being asked to explain their investments in an energy company building a new fossil fuel facility on the West Coast.

The US$310-million liquefied natural gas facility, called Tacoma LNG, is being built at the Port of Tacoma by Puget Sound Energy (PSE), a utility in the state of Washington, and is expected to be completed next year.

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