Hilary Beaumont
hilary.beaumont@vice.comNDP Reveals ‘Ambitious’ Climate Change Plan
Environmental groups are praising Jagmeet Singh’s new plan, which promises to save Canadians $900 per year on home energy costs through upgrades.
As Alberta Burns, Jason Kenney Repeals Carbon Tax
Nearly 30 forest fires, 10 of them considered out-of-control, are raging across the province.
Declaring a ‘Climate Emergency’ Is Meaningless Without Strong Policy
A teen leading climate strikes in Canada says the Liberals’ motion is merely a ‘publicity stunt.’
Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott Will Run As Independents In the Next Election
The former cabinet ministers, who were kicked out of the Liberal caucus by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau following the SNC-Lavalin scandal, say it’s time to move away from partisan politics.
Musicians Are Boycotting Mike Smith’s Bar in Halifax
Several artists, and a local paper, say they are boycotting the ‘Trailer Park Boys’ actor’s bar after assault allegations.
The Church Where It’s Legal to Use Ayahuasca
Owen James, founder of Ceu de Toronto, is expecting new members to flock to the church after it received an exemption from Health Canada to use the hallucinogenic drug.
Saskatchewan Court Upholds Justin Trudeau's Carbon Tax
It’s the first in a series of cases that will likely go to the Supreme Court as conservative provinces fight the federal Liberal government.
Canadian Teens Told Us Why They’re Striking Over Climate Change
Some of them are voting in Canada’s fall election
Bill to Improve How Judges Handle Sexual Assault Cases Is Being Held Up by the Senate
Rona Ambrose has blamed Conservative Senator Don Plett for the 'unprecedented' delay, but he says it’s just procedural.
Green Party to Form Opposition as PCs Win Minority Government in PEI
It's the first time in Canadian history the Green party has formed the opposition in a provincial legislature.
Canadian Oil Companies Might Be Emitting Way More Than Reported
A new study suggests oil sands carbon emissions could be as much as 64 percent higher.
Canada Is Going Conservative
Jason Kenney’s win in Alberta continues a trend of new majority Conservative governments ahead of Canada’s fall election.