David Thurton

Will Canada's new auto strategy put as many EVs on the road as Carney says? | CBC News Despite widespread approval from manufacturers, Premiers and even environmentalists, Mark Carney's auto sector plan likely sets Canada further back from achieving its climate goals.

Despite widespread approval from provinces and auto manufacturers, Prime Minister Mark Carney's auto plan might not accelerate the transition to electric vehicles as fast as he says. From my colleague Lisa Mayor & myself

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Government expected to scrap EV mandate in favour of new fuel efficiency system: source | CBC News The federal government is expected to announce its national automotive strategy on Thursday that includes scrapping Canada's electric vehicle mandate and replacing it with a new system of fuel efficie...

Okay my colleague Ashley Burke and I have confirmed some key details:
◾ EV incentives are back
◾ The sales mandate is out
◾ Tailpipe regulations, similar to the EU, will stand in their place
◾ Apparently there's much more... the strategy expected to be released Thursday

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Ottawa considers reviving EV incentives as it finalizes its auto strategy: sources | CBC News The federal government is considering bringing back consumer incentives for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids as it finalizes its national automotive strategy, CBC News has learned.

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Also...
◾ Industry has been consulted about changing the federal tailpipe emissions standards
◾ The federal government is considering referring the construction of a national EV charging network to the Major Projects Office

Sources tell us:
◾ Reviving the popular EV incentive is under consideration
◾ EV sales mandate is still under review

My colleague Ashley Burke and I have details the federal government is *considering* as it develops its national automotive strategy.

Appeal court rules in favour of Ottawa's toxic plastic listing | CBC News In a victory for the Liberal government, the Federal Court of Appeal has upheld its decision to list plastics as toxic, enabling Ottawa to ban single-use plastic items.

A big win in the courts Friday for Liberals government's approach to tackling plastic pollution www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Here's the brief analysis from Climate Data Canada climatedata.ca/news/2026-li...

2026 will likely be among the hottest on record: Environment Canada | CBC News Environment and Climate Change Canada released a new global forecast indicating that 2026 will likely be among the four hottest years on record.

We're in for 12% chance of exceeding important threshold of 1.5 C this year
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The final official NDP leadership debate is Feb. 19th in B.C.'s lower mainland

NDP leadership candidate @avilewis.ca secures the first endorsement from a sitting MP of the NDP's seven member federal caucus. Winnipeg MP @leahgazan.bsky.social said Lewis "can unify progressives – and bring back those who have left our party.”

What politicians get wrong about the B.C. oil tanker ban YouTube video by CBC News: The National

What politicians get wrong about the B.C. oil tanker ban
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Big endorsement for @heathermcpherson.bsky.social P by former New Democrat MP and all-round party rank and file hero @charlieangus104.bsky.social, who said being NDP Leader is not an entry-level position and requires someone who is in the House of Commons on day one.

NDP leadership candidate apologizes for using AI to respond to Reddit questions | CBC News Despite being concerned artificial intelligence is replacing workers, NDP leadership candidate and union leader Rob Ashton used AI in his campaign messaging during an "ask me anything" event on Reddit...

Despite being concerned artificial intelligence is replacing workers, NDP leadership candidate and union leader Rob Ashton used AI during an online campaign event on Sunday.
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The NDP leadership race is a nail-biter. But is anyone paying attention? | CBC News The NDP leadership race could be turning into a nail-biter with no clear winner in sight. But it's unclear if Canadians are tuning in.

The NDP leadership race is a nail-biter. But is anyone paying attention? Despite 3 front-runners, some fear race could be turning into a snoozer. Here's my story on the state of the race so far.
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Can Canadian oil producers afford the deal Mark Carney made with Alberta? Alberta's deal with Ottawa on climate policies and pipelines sets up two massive bills for Canada's energy industry to build the Pathways carbon capture project and a pipeline to the

Can Canadian oil producers afford the deal Mark Carney made with Alberta?
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What does suspending Alberta’s clean electricity regulations mean for Canada’s climate goals? | CBC News The federal government suspended the regulations meant to rein in Canada’s worst polluter, but it hasn’t explained how it is going to ensure the country’s climate goals will be met. Carbon pricing, th...

Great article by @davidthurton.bsky.social on the Clean Electricity Regulations carve-out for Alberta.

All signs point to an equivalency agreement on April fool's day.

Devil in the details, because signs also point to that agreement taking us all for fools.

#cdnpoli

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Businesses welcome changes to Canada's greenwashing laws, but environmentalists aren't happy | CBC News Laws about greenwashing — making a false or misleading statement about the environmental benefits of a product — will remain on the books, but the Liberal government has said it will be making changes...

Lots of surprise that the Carney government is tweaking Canada's greenwashing rules. Here's what those changes could mean for business and advocates against misleading environmental claims. #climate #energy #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Federal government agrees to possible B.C. tanker ban exemptions: sources tell CBC. Here's our story that aired on the National. #cdnpoli #climate

It’s the second day of a state visit from Sweden’s monarch. King Carl Gustaf arrived this AM at the Canada Science and Technology Museum #ottawa

Is This Exxon’s New Climate Delay Tactic? The oil giant is pushing for a new carbon accounting method, which worries climate advocates but shows Exxon is sticking with its emission-reduction goals despite Trump’s attacks on low-carbon energy

Exxon CEO has shown up to his third consecutive COP meeting, even as his peers have stopped coming.

It raises the question of what he wants to accomplish by engaging the climate world.

I sat down with him for a podcast interview. Here's what I learned:

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Current government 'stands by' Canada's climate targets, environment minister says | CBC News Canada’s new environment minister and Environment and Climate Change officials confirmed that the federal government is standing by the national climate targets that were set under the previous Prime ...

Canada’s new environment minister and Environment and Climate Change officials confirmed that the federal government is standing by the national climate targets previously set under Justin Trudeau. #climate #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Ottawa and Alberta in formal talks to reset relationship after years of acrimony | CBC News The Alberta and federal governments are in negotiations to sign a major accord that could reset a relationship that had turned toxic for a decade.

Remember that 'grand bargain' Danielle Smith mentioned? Both the Alberta and federal governments are in talks to end their civil war #cdnpoli #abpoli www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

UPDATE: Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault will also join Minister Dabrusin next week for #COP30 in Brazil. #climate #cdnpoil

Goodbye oil and gas cap? Ottawa signals it’s gone, with some caveats | CBC News After months of speculation, the federal government is signalling its intention to eliminate the oil and gas emissions cap. But it comes with some strings attached.

After months of speculation, the federal government is signaling its intention to eliminate the oil and gas emissions cap. But... www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

NEW: Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin is going to the UN COP climate change summit in Brazil. The minister's office tells me she will be there during Nov 10-14th.

Energy minister hints at support for carbon capture in climate strategy, no mention of emissions cap | CBC News Ahead of the release of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s climate competitiveness strategy, his energy minister offered some hints of what will be included when it's introduced in Tuesday’s budget.

A senior federal government source tells me —incentivizing more investment in clean tech innovation and providing certainty to industry — are "relevant" to the climate competitiveness strategy. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

NDP leadership candidate says 'we can't keep increasing fossil fuel production' | CBC News NDP leadership candidate Avi Lewis says Canada cannot keep increasing fossil fuel production, likening the practice to an "addiction."

NDP leadership candidate Avi Lewis says Canada cannot keep increasing fossil fuel production, likening the practice to an "addiction." www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Packed room for the NDP leadership forum hosted by the Canadian Labour Congress.