Environment Canada’s mandate more about keeping minister out of hot water than serving taxpayers

'Clearly, in a democracy, politicians must be responsible and accountable for public policy decisions, but if the public interest is to be served, an independent agency must give its advice based on expertise and the evidence, not based on what the minist

Despite understandable news fatigue, Albertans and all Canadians should care about the environmental management of the oil sands industry. Whether they support or oppose this huge energy development, it is having an enormous impact on Canada's economy and our collective reputation abroad. Citizen...

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