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Start Date: 2025-04-13
End Date: 2025-04-19

Top Headlines

Main Stories

Debate Surrounds Industrial Carbon Tax Proposal

Several MPs, including Laila Goodridge and Shuvaloy Majumdar, have voiced concerns about Mark Carney's proposed industrial carbon tax. They argue that the tax on Canadian oil, gas, steel, and aluminum could shift jobs and investments to the U.S. Lianne Rood also echoed these sentiments, warning of potential economic impacts.

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Cedar LNG's Approval

MP Jonathan Wilkinson pointed out Cedar LNG's swift approval under the Impact Assessment Act, emphasizing the project's Indigenous ownership and operation. The Act allows for provincial substitution, ensuring comprehensive reviews, which Wilkinson suggests can expedite major projects like Cedar LNG.

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CER Energy Information Access Data Released

The Canada Energy Regulator updated its dataset on energy information access. This data, which tracks quarterly page views of CER's resources, is used by Canadians for research and decision-making, showing trends in public engagement with energy information.

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

Public Officials' Social Media

Impact of No New Pipelines Law

MP Dan Mazier criticized the continuation of the No New Pipelines Law, linking it to job losses and increased reliance on U.S. energy.

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Call for Infrastructure Development

MP Francesco Sorbara called for a review and streamlining of regulatory processes, advocating for more infrastructure and pipeline projects to support Canada's energy sector.

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What We're Reading This Week

• The Globe and Mail: Oil CEO discusses Canada's energy future and the impact of tariffs.
• Financial Post: Interest in Alaska megaproject reignites Canada's LNG industry.