As the last paragraph below says, excess profit taxes have been imposed during wars. In the Second World War that kind of tax was 75-100%. Ottawa should now impose that kind of tax at all times, not just during the current gas price spike. The "war" against climate disruption and other environmental destroyers must be won for the children, and the current gougers should bloody well pay for it (until their destructive industry is nationalized and wound down).
One of B.C.'s biggest unions says talks have 'stalled' as inflation soars.
Of all the fiscal challenges faced by the BC NDP government during this pandemic, the most daunting may lie just ahead.
Almost all of the collective agreements covering 393,000 unionized public sector employees are set to expire at the end of this month, and union expectations at the bargaining table have rarely been as high as they are now.
[Editor: Cautious optimism? Just another reminder that electoral politics isn't dealing with the climate emergency?]
A new agreement between the federal NDP and the Liberal government promises political stability until 2025, which will be key for climate action despite its underwhelming commitments, political scientists say.
The pipeline firm was penalized for violations including allowing sediment to flow into sensitive watersheds.
Coastal GasLink has been ordered to pay a $72,500 fine for environmental violations that continued for at least a year along its 670-kilometre pipeline route through northern B.C.
Spending dropped quite a bit in 2021, but the force still has a significant presence in Wet’suwet’en territory.
The RCMP’s costs for policing a remote resource road on Wet’suwet’en territory have steadily dropped over the past three years, according to information obtained by The Tyee through freedom of information laws.
Documents contradict previous statements made by RCMP Chief Supt. John Brewer.
British Columbia’s Public Safety Ministry worked to provide policing resources for the arrest of Wet’suwet’en and their supporters who blocked a remote resource road in northern B.C., even as the province’s southwest faced unprecedented flooding last November.
Allies are always needed at the front lines. It's still winter in the Wet'suwet'en Yintah. So if you're a hardy committed individual prepared to spend some time standing with these brave land defenders, apply at the following websites:
