Ottawa, ON – James Bezan, Member of Parliament for Selkirk-Interlake-Eastman, released the following statement after tabling Bill C-219, The Sergei Magnitsky International Anti-Corruption and Human Rights Act: Bill C-219 will rename the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA) to the Sergei Magnitsky Global Sanctions Act and ensure we are consistent with our allies in using Magnitsky…
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith makes an announcement related to the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) system, which manages the province’s industrial carbon pricing. She is joined at the news conference in Calgary by Alberta Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz. source
Regardez les élus canadiens débattre des enjeux du jour à la Chambre des communes. source
Witness all the action in the House of Commons as Canada’s elected officials debate the issues of the day. source
Experience and perspective on Canadian politics. That’s what you get with CPAC’s podcast The Bureau Chiefs with Michael Serapio. Each week, Michael sits down with three of Ottawa’s best known political journalists: The Globe and Mail’s Robert Fife, The Toronto Star’s Tonda MacCharles and Joël-Denis Bellavance from La Presse. Together, they’ll examine the issues of…
Alexandre Boulerice, porte-parole du NPD en matière de travail, tient une conférence de presse à Ottawa pour discuter de ce que son parti qualifie de « suppression par le gouvernement libéral du droit de grève des travailleurs garanti par la Charte ». source
The Indigenous-led Ksi Lisims LNG project has received its environmental assessment certificate. The project is being advanced through a partnership of the Nisga’a Nation, Rockies LNG and Western LNG. “There’s never been a more critical time to diversify our economy and reduce reliance on the U.S., and B.C. is leading the way in Canada, with…
Representatives from Canada’s electric mobility sector discuss the federal government’s recent decision to pause and review its Electric Vehicle (EV) Availability Standard, which included sales targets for zero-emission vehicles. Speaking with reporters in Ottawa are Daniel Breton (president & CEO of Electric Mobility Canada), Travis Allan (president of the Canadian Charging Infrastructure Council), Rachel Doran…
British Columbia Premier David Eby holds a news conference in Vancouver to discuss the future of energy in the province. He is joined by Adrian Dix, the minister of energy and climate solutions, Tamara Davidson, the minister of environment and parks, and leaders from the Nisga’a Nation. source
Conservative MP James Bezan speaks with reporters in Ottawa after tabling a private member’s bill. According to a press release from Bezan’s office, the legislation aims to strengthen Canada’s sanctions regime and hold to account those who undermine international peace and security. source