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Fossil fuel lobbyists in the Canadian delegation include representatives of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP), a lobby group that represents Canada’s oil and natural gas producers. Credit: C2C Journal
‘Inviting the Fox Into the Henhouse’: Canada Delegation to COP30 Loaded with Fossil Fuel Representatives
By Taylor Noakes
on
Delegation’s composition consistent with new KBPO report revealing this year’s U.N. climate talks have the largest number of fossil fuel lobbyists to date.
World leaders from Brazil and China shake hands in front of a COP30 banner
What Wartime Hubris Can Teach Us About the Global Energy Transition
By Mitch Anderson
on
Our changing climate will produce winners and losers. Canada should look to the Global South for a winning strategy.
Protest sign reads "Children's Safety > Oil"
What Is Alberta’s Oil Wealth Paying for? Not Better Education
By Mitch Anderson
on
Production is up. Jobs are down. And the province is dead last on per-student funding. That’s not what prosperity is supposed to look like.
Bruce Pardy interviewed by Jordan Peterson on YouTube
Alberta Separatist Pushes for Removal of Indigenous Rights at ‘Unity’ Conference
By Danielle Paradis
on
‘In a free Alberta, Aboriginal rights should not exist,’ argued Fraser Institute fellow and WeUnify panelist Bruce Pardy.
A new report reveals that Canadian lobbying firm Crestview Strategy has a major conflict of interest by representing health and climate organizations like the Canadian Medical Association and the Ontario Hospital Association alongside fossil fuel firms Equinor and Capital Power. Credit: DeSmog
Landmark New Report Shows Canadian Lobbyists Represent Major Polluters Alongside Environmental Groups
By Taylor Noakes
on
In a major conflict of interest, F Minus study shows nation’s climate action taking a back seat to Big Oil’s lobbying playbook.
Prime Minister Mark Carney seen in a YouTube video
Why Is Canada Fast-Tracking LNG? Not for Economy, Climate or Reconciliation
By Mitch Anderson
on
Some questions Prime Minister Mark Carney should ask before pushing ahead with natural gas projects.
This year’s Carbon Capture Canada expo did not feature speakers from the tar sands consortium Pathways Alliance, which has been planning a major oil sands CCS project since 2022. Credit: YouTube
No Federal Ministers or Major Announcements at Leading Canadian Carbon Capture Expo
By Taylor Noakes
on
Pathways Alliance presence was minimal, indicating potential retooling for well-advertised CCS project.
Danielle Smith stands in front of Canada and Alberta flags
Danielle Smith Met with Heritage Foundation After U.S. Election
By David Falk
on
The Alberta premier said she met with the right-wing think tank that spearheaded Project 2025 following Donald Trump’s second win.
A woman stands in front of a blue podium that says 'Alberta's energy future'
Danielle Smith’s Pipeline Without a Proponent Is All Dollars and No Sense
By Mitch Anderson
on
Canada has a higher calling than wasting time and political capital indulging fossil fuel fever dreams.
Two construction workers install solar panels.
Renewables Are a Global Economic Engine, Not a Culture War Threat
By Mitch Anderson
on
Energy companies are learning this lesson faster than Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.

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‘Inviting the Fox Into the Henhouse’: Canada Delegation to COP30 Loaded with Fossil Fuel Representatives
ByTaylor Noakes
on
Delegation’s composition consistent with new KBPO report revealing this year’s U.N. climate talks have the largest number of fossil fuel lobbyists to date.
Series: COP30 Coverage, Carney's Climate Betrayal
Fossil fuel lobbyists in the Canadian delegation include representatives of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP), a lobby group that represents Canada’s oil and natural gas producers. Credit: C2C Journal
Analysis
What Wartime Hubris Can Teach Us About the Global Energy Transition
ByMitch Anderson
on
Our changing climate will produce winners and losers. Canada should look to the Global South for a winning strategy.
World leaders from Brazil and China shake hands in front of a COP30 banner
Analysis
What Is Alberta’s Oil Wealth Paying for? Not Better Education
ByMitch Anderson
on
Production is up. Jobs are down. And the province is dead last on per-student funding. That’s not what prosperity is supposed to look like.
Protest sign reads "Children's Safety > Oil"
Alberta Separatist Pushes for Removal of Indigenous Rights at ‘Unity’ Conference
ByDanielle Paradis
on
‘In a free Alberta, Aboriginal rights should not exist,’ argued Fraser Institute fellow and WeUnify panelist Bruce Pardy.
Bruce Pardy interviewed by Jordan Peterson on YouTube
Landmark New Report Shows Canadian Lobbyists Represent Major Polluters Alongside Environmental Groups
ByTaylor Noakes
on
In a major conflict of interest, F Minus study shows nation’s climate action taking a back seat to Big Oil’s lobbying playbook.
A new report reveals that Canadian lobbying firm Crestview Strategy has a major conflict of interest by representing health and climate organizations like the Canadian Medical Association and the Ontario Hospital Association alongside fossil fuel firms Equinor and Capital Power. Credit: DeSmog
Analysis
Why Is Canada Fast-Tracking LNG? Not for Economy, Climate or Reconciliation
ByMitch Anderson
on
Some questions Prime Minister Mark Carney should ask before pushing ahead with natural gas projects.
Prime Minister Mark Carney seen in a YouTube video
No Federal Ministers or Major Announcements at Leading Canadian Carbon Capture Expo
ByTaylor Noakes
on
Pathways Alliance presence was minimal, indicating potential retooling for well-advertised CCS project.
Series: Carney's Climate Betrayal
This year’s Carbon Capture Canada expo did not feature speakers from the tar sands consortium Pathways Alliance, which has been planning a major oil sands CCS project since 2022. Credit: YouTube
Danielle Smith Met with Heritage Foundation After U.S. Election
ByDavid Falk
on
The Alberta premier said she met with the right-wing think tank that spearheaded Project 2025 following Donald Trump’s second win.
Danielle Smith stands in front of Canada and Alberta flags
Analysis
Danielle Smith’s Pipeline Without a Proponent Is All Dollars and No Sense
ByMitch Anderson
on
Canada has a higher calling than wasting time and political capital indulging fossil fuel fever dreams.
A woman stands in front of a blue podium that says 'Alberta's energy future'
Analysis
Renewables Are a Global Economic Engine, Not a Culture War Threat
ByMitch Anderson
on
Energy companies are learning this lesson faster than Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.
Two construction workers install solar panels.