Council split over mayor's carbon comments in Medicine Hat
City council remains divided over whether carbon dioxide is pollution after mayor Ted Clugston linked the term to policy and criticized the provincial carbon levy during a natural gas power plant groundbreaking. Several councillors supported the mayor while others urged caution and emphasized economy and cleaner energy.
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Senate votes to amend assisted dying bill in Canada
The Senate approved an amendment to Bill C-14 41 to 30 removing the requirement that death be reasonably foreseeable allowing suffering Canadians not near death to seek medical help to end life. Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould warned the government may not accept the change, calling for safeguards and saying the move broadens the regime.
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Minister defends carbon tax in Calgary debate
Alberta Energy Minister Mary McCuaig-Boyd defended the carbon levy, saying Alberta remains competitive and has no provincial sales tax. Critics like Gary Leach warned the tax could shift investment to Saskatchewan or the U.S., while Beverly Gilbert predicted higher costs and a heavy compliance burden for producers.
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