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Out on a limb: Ottawa is falling behind on its promise to plant 2 billion trees
The federal government did not meet the targets for its program to plant two billion trees during the program's third planting season.
Greenpeace protesters arrested outside Poilievre's official residence
Greenpeace activists chained themselves to a mockup of oil-extraction equipment outside the official residence of the Official Opposition leader Thursday morning.
Veterans' group 'deeply concerned' about missing former Canadian Forces officer in Afghanistan
A Canadian Armed Forces veteran, David Lavery, has gone missing in Afghanistan and has possibly been detained by the Taliban government, according to a network that supports vets.
New survey finds Canadians are feeling anxious about immigration
Canadians are feeling increasingly uneasy about immigration and its role in "economic strain," according to a new survey conducted by the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
Internal report describes a 'cesspool of racism' in the federal public service
An internal report on workplace racism and harassment at the highest levels of the federal public service shows that not even the federal government’s top executives are immune from the problem.
Canada has just 6 years to achieve 'the greatest share of emission reductions,' warns environment watchdog
Canada's environment watchdog issued another reality check Thursday, warning that the country has just six years to slash the lion's share of emissions to reach its climate goals.
China, Saudi Arabia should pay up to help the planet cope with climate change: Guilbeault
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Wednesday he wants China and Saudi Arabia to contribute to a new international goal to help poorer countries struggling with the worst effects of climate change.
Federal draft rules require oil and gas sector to cut emissions 35% below 2019 levels
The federal government unveiled draft regulations Monday that will impose a greenhouse gas cap on the oil and gas sector that limits emissions to 35 per cent below 2019 levels.
'Take your time': Trans Mountain CEO says Ottawa shouldn't rush to sell pipeline
Trans Mountain's new CEO is calling on the federal government to be a "disciplined seller" and to not rush to sell the newly twinned $34 billion pipeline.
What a ruling by Ontario's top court could mean for the future of climate litigation
In what some have called a game-changing decision, an Ontario court has ruled that the provincial government's weakened climate target could violate Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Here's a closer look at the ruling and what could come next.