Carney government needs a climate reality check

The consequences of climate change remain an overarching, foundational, and existential threat—one we can’t continue to wait for a comfortable time to adequately address.

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s focus on economic threats facing the country have proven a boon to his leadership, offering him political cover and an extended post-election honeymoon. But that won’t last forever. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY EDITORIAL

May 20, 2026

There have been a number of recent signals regarding Canada’s planned approach to energy production, natural resource development, major projects, and environmental protection—with little reassurance among them for anyone concerned about the impending consequences of glo...

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