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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Oct. 22 speech at the University of Ottawa was directly influenced by the pro-fossil fuel group Build Canada. Credit: World Economic Forum via Wikimedia Commons (Carney) (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Mark Carney Took Speech Ideas From Billionaire-Founded ‘Build Canada’
By Taylor Noakes
on
The pro-AI and fossil fuel group tells DeSmog that it’s great to see its ideas “get taken up by government.”
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith inked an energy deal last week for a new oil pipeline that threatens First Nations along the pipeline’s route. Credit: Wikimedia Commons (Carney and Smith) (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
‘Utterly Abusive’: First Nations United Against Mark Carney’s Alberta Pipeline Plans
By Mitch Anderson
on
By tying the project’s fate to Indigenous “equity,” Carney saddles groups with the blame, and potentially the bill, if they move to stop a pipeline they oppose.
The Skeena River in British Columbia, near where the PRGT pipeline threatens the Gitxan community. Credit: Yellowhead Institute
As Mark Carney Fast-tracks Canadian LNG Projects, First Nations Face Hidden Financial Traps
By Mitch Anderson
on
Critics say new LNG ventures in British Columbia saddle Indigenous communities with debt, opaque ownership structures, and financial risk that could leave them owing billions.
A silver sign reads "University of Regina"
Pathways Alliance Sponsored a ‘Summer School’ Program in Saskatchewan
By Taylor Noakes
on
Students from around the world attended the lobby group’s carbon capture curriculum at the University of Regina in July.
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.

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Mark Carney Took Speech Ideas From Billionaire-Founded ‘Build Canada’
ByTaylor Noakes
on
The pro-AI and fossil fuel group tells DeSmog that it’s great to see its ideas “get taken up by government.”
Series: Carney's Climate Betrayal
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Oct. 22 speech at the University of Ottawa was directly influenced by the pro-fossil fuel group Build Canada. Credit: World Economic Forum via Wikimedia Commons (Carney) (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Analysis
‘Utterly Abusive’: First Nations United Against Mark Carney’s Alberta Pipeline Plans
ByMitch Anderson
on
By tying the project’s fate to Indigenous “equity,” Carney saddles groups with the blame, and potentially the bill, if they move to stop a pipeline they oppose.
Series: Carney's Climate Betrayal
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith inked an energy deal last week for a new oil pipeline that threatens First Nations along the pipeline’s route. Credit: Wikimedia Commons (Carney and Smith) (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Analysis
As Mark Carney Fast-tracks Canadian LNG Projects, First Nations Face Hidden Financial Traps
ByMitch Anderson
on
Critics say new LNG ventures in British Columbia saddle Indigenous communities with debt, opaque ownership structures, and financial risk that could leave them owing billions.
Series: Carney's Climate Betrayal
The Skeena River in British Columbia, near where the PRGT pipeline threatens the Gitxan community. Credit: Yellowhead Institute
Pathways Alliance Sponsored a ‘Summer School’ Program in Saskatchewan
ByTaylor Noakes
on
Students from around the world attended the lobby group’s carbon capture curriculum at the University of Regina in July.
A silver sign reads "University of Regina"
‘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