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CCPIB has elected a new board member with ties to the fossil fuel industry, as it faces criticism for its climate record. Credit: Friends of the Earth International (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s Concerning Growth in Fossil Fuel Ties
By Taylor Noakes
on
The addition of the Canadian Natural Resources Limited director expands fossil fuel representation on the board overseeing nearly $800 billion in retirement savings, as CPPIB faces scrutiny over its climate strategy.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announcing the Canada Strong Fund. Credit: Prime Minister of Canada/YouTube
Why We Can’t Have Nice Things Like a Real Sovereign Wealth Fund 
By Mitch Anderson
on
Carney’s “Canada Strong” fund exposes the nation’s resource kryptonite: leaving critical decisions to local governments captured by industry interests.
Credit: Sari Williams
Mark Carney Advisor Says AI Data Centres ‘Provide Markets’ For Gas
By Geoff Dembicki and Jen St. Denis
on
Boosting energy production is one of the top ‘public policy benefits to Canada’ of data centres, internal Privy Council document explains.
Credit: Sari Williams/DeSmog
TikTok’s Climate Pledges Collide with Sponsorship of Climate Deniers
By Rei Takver
on
By backing a right-wing Canadian conference featuring anti-climate speakers, experts warn TikTok has “abandoned” its commitments to combat climate misinformation.
Construction Work on Trans Mountain Pipeline - Outside Valemount, British Columbia, Canada. Credit: Adam Jones (CC BY 2.0)
‘Economic Reconciliation’ Means Faster Approval Times for Fossil Fuel and Mining Projects
By Taylor Noakes
on
DeSmog obtained audio from a summit where industry talked candidly about how Indigenous partnerships ‘de-risk’ projects.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney announcing their bi-lateral agreement on the implementation of matters related to their November 2025 MOU, which included advancing the Pathways carbon capture and storage project. (Credit: Danielle Smith/Youtube)
The Pathways Alliance Carbon Capture Project Was Always a Boondoggle 
By Mitch Anderson
on
Instead of delivering on its promised CCS project, the Oil Sands Alliance is turning up the heat on Ottawa to rollback environmental regulations, and government is capitulating.
Danielle Smith (left) at the Alberta Christian Leadership Summit on May 4, 2026. Credit: Danielle Smith/Facebook page
Oil Pipelines Align With Jesus, Danielle Smith Tells Christian Leaders
By Mary Stuart and Geoff Dembicki
on
The Alberta premier gave a biblical justification for oil expansion at a Christian conference featuring Conservative MPs and provincial cabinet ministers.
Former British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell delivers the keynote address at the 2026 Canada Strong and Free Network conference in Vancouver. Credit: Canada Strong and Free Facebook page
Former BC Premier Gordon Campbell: Carbon Capture ‘Doesn’t Work’
By Mitch Anderson
on
Is the mask finally coming off the long-delayed Pathways Alliance CCS Project?
Solidarity action opposing the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Pipeline in British Columbia. Credit: Mike Graeme (CC BY via flickr)
How Canada’s LNG Push Is Benefiting Trump and Shortchanging Indigenous People
By Taylor Noakes
on
A Q&A with Kai Nagata, a campaigner and researcher who works with Indigenous communities on the front lines of resisting MAGA-backed oil and gas expansion.
Premier Danielle Smith addresses Rural Municipalities of Alberta convention. Credit:
Danielle Smith Is Betraying Rural Alberta To Build Gas-Powered Data Centres
By Mitch Anderson
on
The premier is tossing aside the constituents who voted for her to grant favours to tech and fossil fuel executives.

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Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s Concerning Growth in Fossil Fuel Ties
ByTaylor Noakes
on
The addition of the Canadian Natural Resources Limited director expands fossil fuel representation on the board overseeing nearly $800 billion in retirement savings, as CPPIB faces scrutiny over its climate strategy.
CCPIB has elected a new board member with ties to the fossil fuel industry, as it faces criticism for its climate record. Credit: Friends of the Earth International (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Analysis
Why We Can’t Have Nice Things Like a Real Sovereign Wealth Fund 
ByMitch Anderson
on
Carney’s “Canada Strong” fund exposes the nation’s resource kryptonite: leaving critical decisions to local governments captured by industry interests.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announcing the Canada Strong Fund. Credit: Prime Minister of Canada/YouTube
Mark Carney Advisor Says AI Data Centres ‘Provide Markets’ For Gas
ByGeoff Dembicki and Jen St. Denis
on
Boosting energy production is one of the top ‘public policy benefits to Canada’ of data centres, internal Privy Council document explains.
Series: Carney's Climate Betrayal
Credit: Sari Williams
TikTok’s Climate Pledges Collide with Sponsorship of Climate Deniers
ByRei Takver
on
By backing a right-wing Canadian conference featuring anti-climate speakers, experts warn TikTok has “abandoned” its commitments to combat climate misinformation.
Series: Tech vs Climate
Credit: Sari Williams/DeSmog
‘Economic Reconciliation’ Means Faster Approval Times for Fossil Fuel and Mining Projects
ByTaylor Noakes
on
DeSmog obtained audio from a summit where industry talked candidly about how Indigenous partnerships ‘de-risk’ projects.
Construction Work on Trans Mountain Pipeline - Outside Valemount, British Columbia, Canada. Credit: Adam Jones (CC BY 2.0)
Analysis
The Pathways Alliance Carbon Capture Project Was Always a Boondoggle 
ByMitch Anderson
on
Instead of delivering on its promised CCS project, the Oil Sands Alliance is turning up the heat on Ottawa to rollback environmental regulations, and government is capitulating.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney announcing their bi-lateral agreement on the implementation of matters related to their November 2025 MOU, which included advancing the Pathways carbon capture and storage project. (Credit: Danielle Smith/Youtube)
Oil Pipelines Align With Jesus, Danielle Smith Tells Christian Leaders
ByMary Stuart and Geoff Dembicki
on
The Alberta premier gave a biblical justification for oil expansion at a Christian conference featuring Conservative MPs and provincial cabinet ministers.
Danielle Smith (left) at the Alberta Christian Leadership Summit on May 4, 2026. Credit: Danielle Smith/Facebook page
Analysis
Former BC Premier Gordon Campbell: Carbon Capture ‘Doesn’t Work’
ByMitch Anderson
on
Is the mask finally coming off the long-delayed Pathways Alliance CCS Project?
Former British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell delivers the keynote address at the 2026 Canada Strong and Free Network conference in Vancouver. Credit: Canada Strong and Free Facebook page
How Canada’s LNG Push Is Benefiting Trump and Shortchanging Indigenous People
ByTaylor Noakes
on
A Q&A with Kai Nagata, a campaigner and researcher who works with Indigenous communities on the front lines of resisting MAGA-backed oil and gas expansion.
Solidarity action opposing the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Pipeline in British Columbia. Credit: Mike Graeme (CC BY via flickr)
Analysis
Danielle Smith Is Betraying Rural Alberta To Build Gas-Powered Data Centres
ByMitch Anderson
on
The premier is tossing aside the constituents who voted for her to grant favours to tech and fossil fuel executives.
Premier Danielle Smith addresses Rural Municipalities of Alberta convention. Credit: