Short-term forecasts show a good year ahead for the energy sector. But long term, Canadians are pushing for clean energy and global demand for petroleum may peak sooner than expected.
"Most Indigenous communities are engaged in resource development in one way or another", said Dale Swampy, president of the National Coalition of Chiefs.
Zurich Insurance Group's new policy comes after Canada’s regulator of financial institutions issued a statement asking all insurers to develop a low-carbon transition strategy.
A report compiled by Environment Canada shows that four fossil fuel facilities in northern Alberta produced far more carbon dioxide and other pollutants than they are required to report under international guidelines.
Canada's oilsands sector, the country's fastest growing source of greenhouse gases, now produces more pollution than the entire economies of B.C. or Quebec.
One of the country's largest oilsands companies is facing federal charges in the death of 31 great blue herons at one of its mine sites in northern Alberta more than two years ago.
The U.S. film star and Oscar winner said she made the visit to learn about the impact of oilsands development on First Nations and to support their opposition to pipelines.
