The announcement of a new federal emissions cap framework has sent shockwaves across the country, creating strong reactions from provinces, resource groups, and various others affected by the policy. As a young Canadian, I feel responsible to lend my voice to this issue.
In the modern era, the global community has been more focused than ever on curbing the negative effects of climate change. As a country rich in natural resources and energy production, Canada has an especially significant role to play. One of the most promising solutions is the technology of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) - an area where Canada has shown immense potential and innovation.
un déchet comprends tous rejets, liquides, solides, ou même, gazeux, qui sont disposés et non désirés découlant de la production d’un bien ou d’un service. Si seulement il y avait moyen de transformer ces déchets malaimés en ressources prisées pour une croissance industrielle responsable! / waste can be defined as any material, solid, liquid or even gaseous, that is disposed or unwanted after something has been made of, done of or after being simply used. But what if, these ugly and unwanted products became beneficial factors, towards a more responsibly produced resource sector?
As more companies introduce plans to reduce their carbon footprint, the mining industry is also following by modifying traditional mining practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Here are a few sustainable practices that the Canadian mining industry is using as it transitions toward a more sustainable future.
Last Thursday July 20th, as Young Canadians for Resources Summer program members, we had the honor to visit one of Aspenleaf’s well sites. To be honest, it was a stunning experience for me. I want to admit to all young people in Canada that this experience really reshaped my perception of the oil and gas sector and how it is managed.
After YCR member Ryan Fournier published an Op-Ed in EnergyNow relating to his recent campaign and change.org petition to Choose Canadian Energy, Not War Oil, the change.org petition saw a surge of new signatures that put it on the edge of 10,000 signatories! To help us pass the five-digit mark, we are asking you to show your support for Canadian energy by signing the change.org petition and sharing this message with any colleagues, friends, and family members who might also support this message.
I am a university student in Quebec, currently doing environmental studies. Throughout my academic journey, I’ve learned a lot about sustainability in the food supply chain. I have also had the chance to do one of my internships for Fisheries and Oceans Canada, which made me more aware of the social, environmental, and economic issues related to fisheries. This is why I am particularly concerned about the ethics and sustainability behind Canada’s importation of seafood.
As a young Canadian, I am deeply concerned about the future of global energy security and I support Canadian nuclear. I believe that a secure future requires decision-makers to understand and appreciate the vast benefits of Canada’s nuclear energy industry.
Canadian forestry stands as a global success of sustainable forestry. Canadian forestry has led and globally exemplified some of the most environmentally friendly and sustainable policies and standards, Unfortunately, not enough young Canadians know about or appreciate it.
One of the most contentious issues of our time is that of our energy and resources. It can be challenging for students and young people to determine which side of the debate is closer to them, or why there’s even a debate to begin with.
