Good morning! Welcome back to Queen Street Analytics' weekly roundup of regulatory developments, legislative discussions, political announcements and other government-related news regarding the environment, climate change, and fish, wildlife and habitat conservation.

Every Monday, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.

Start Date: 2025-04-06
End Date: 2025-04-12

Top Headlines

Main Stories

Environmental Assessment Dataset Update

British Columbia updates its environmental assessment dataset, detailing projects under review. This provides insights into the phase and type of projects, supporting transparency in environmental assessments.

Sources: Open Government Data Set: open.canada.ca

Species at Risk Data Available

B.C. Conservation Data Centre releases updated data on species and ecosystems at risk, masking precise locations to protect vulnerable species while offering general public access.

Sources: Open Government Data Set: open.canada.ca

Carney's Environmental Agenda

Mark Carney's Liberal government outlines an ambitious environmental strategy focusing on biodiversity and water protection. Plans include the creation of 10 new national parks, significant investments in water security technology, and the enshrinement of First Nations' right to water into law. This agenda also emphasizes Indigenous stewardship and aims to boost international efforts against illegal wildlife trade.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

MP Greg McLean on Project Review Changes

MP Greg McLean announced upcoming changes to streamline environmental reviews for major projects like LNG and oil & gas, suggesting a repeal of Bill C-69, which he claims impedes development. These changes aim to ease the approval process for infrastructure projects impacting the environment.

Sources: Social Media: x.com