MCC considers munic ally controlled corporation for city power assets
Councillors heard briefings behind closed doors on an arm's length board to run the city's utility interests ahead of an open meeting. The plan echoes Calgary and Edmonton setups, with KPMG noting value in depoliticizing decisions via an operating authority outside the municipal structure. Mayor Clark says debate should occur in fall elections. critics warn it risks less council control while retaining accountability.
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Edmonton
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Linnsie Clark
MCC
South Saskatchewan
Carney open to loosening environment rules to move projects forward
Prime Minister Mark Carney signaled openness to altering federal impact assessment legislation and the oil and gas emissions cap to speed project approvals. He told CTV News the changes could include Bill C-69 and the cap, drawing criticism from environmentalists and climate groups who warn against a freer, less guarded policy shift.
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Richard Brooks
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Brooks
Canada
National Observer
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Danielle Smith
Smith
Supreme Court
Ing
Keith Stewart
Greenpeace Canada
Stewart
Ottawa
Environment and Climate Change
Steven Guilbeault
Manitoba declares state of emergency over Lac du Bonnet fires
Manitoba Premier Walt Kinew declared a state of emergency to aid evacuation as 21 fires burn including a Lac du Bonnet area blaze out of control. Two deaths in the Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet prompted stricter evacuation powers with about 1,000 people ordered to leave and Whiteshell Provincial Park residents urged to stay out. Evacuee accounts describe flames and smoke while officials anticipate possible returns weather permitting.
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Walt Kinew
Kinew
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Winnipeg
Whiteshell
Kinen
Kristin Hayward
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Ed Martens
Martens
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