David Thurton
@davidthurton.bsky.social
CBC Politics National Reporter 📻📺📱 || Reach me via email: [email protected]
Despite widespread approval from provinces and auto manufacturers, Prime Minister Mark Carney's auto plan might not accelerate the transition to electric vehicles as fast as he says. From my colleague Lisa Mayor & myself
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Will Canada's new auto strategy put as many EVs on the road as Carney says? | CBC News
Despite widespread approval from manufacturers, Premiers and even environmentalists, Mark Carney's auto sector plan likely sets Canada further back from achieving its climate goals.
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February 7, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Despite widespread approval from provinces and auto manufacturers, Prime Minister Mark Carney's auto plan might not accelerate the transition to electric vehicles as fast as he says. From my colleague Lisa Mayor & myself
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Okay my colleague Ashley Burke and I have confirmed some key details:
◾ EV incentives are back
◾ The sales mandate is out
◾ Tailpipe regulations, similar to the EU, will stand in their place
◾ Apparently there's much more... the strategy expected to be released Thursday
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◾ EV incentives are back
◾ The sales mandate is out
◾ Tailpipe regulations, similar to the EU, will stand in their place
◾ Apparently there's much more... the strategy expected to be released Thursday
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Government expected to scrap EV mandate in favour of new fuel efficiency system: source | CBC News
The federal government is expected to announce its national automotive strategy on Thursday that includes scrapping Canada's electric vehicle mandate and replacing it with a new system of fuel efficie...
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February 4, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Okay my colleague Ashley Burke and I have confirmed some key details:
◾ EV incentives are back
◾ The sales mandate is out
◾ Tailpipe regulations, similar to the EU, will stand in their place
◾ Apparently there's much more... the strategy expected to be released Thursday
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
◾ EV incentives are back
◾ The sales mandate is out
◾ Tailpipe regulations, similar to the EU, will stand in their place
◾ Apparently there's much more... the strategy expected to be released Thursday
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
My colleague Ashley Burke and I have details the federal government is *considering* as it develops its national automotive strategy.
February 3, 2026 at 4:21 PM
My colleague Ashley Burke and I have details the federal government is *considering* as it develops its national automotive strategy.
A big win in the courts Friday for Liberals government's approach to tackling plastic pollution www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Appeal court rules in favour of Ottawa's toxic plastic listing | CBC News
In a victory for the Liberal government, the Federal Court of Appeal has upheld its decision to list plastics as toxic, enabling Ottawa to ban single-use plastic items.
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January 30, 2026 at 5:30 PM
A big win in the courts Friday for Liberals government's approach to tackling plastic pollution www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
We're in for 12% chance of exceeding important threshold of 1.5 C this year
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2026 will likely be among the hottest on record: Environment Canada | CBC News
Environment and Climate Change Canada released a new global forecast indicating that 2026 will likely be among the four hottest years on record.
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January 19, 2026 at 9:42 PM
We're in for 12% chance of exceeding important threshold of 1.5 C this year
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The final official NDP leadership debate is Feb. 19th in B.C.'s lower mainland
January 16, 2026 at 7:38 PM
The final official NDP leadership debate is Feb. 19th in B.C.'s lower mainland
NDP leadership candidate @avilewis.ca secures the first endorsement from a sitting MP of the NDP's seven member federal caucus. Winnipeg MP @leahgazan.bsky.social said Lewis "can unify progressives – and bring back those who have left our party.”
A profound honour to have this endorsement from MP @leahgazan.bsky.social, one of our movement’s strongest and most principled leaders.
Join the NDP. Let’s win this race — and let’s win a government that serves the many, not the money.
https://avilewis.link/join
Join the NDP. Let’s win this race — and let’s win a government that serves the many, not the money.
https://avilewis.link/join
Leah Gazan endorses Avi Lewis for leader of the federal NDP
A profound honour to have this endorsement from MP Leah Gazan, one of our movement’s strongest and most principled leaders. Join the NDP. Let’s win this race...
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January 15, 2026 at 2:36 PM
NDP leadership candidate @avilewis.ca secures the first endorsement from a sitting MP of the NDP's seven member federal caucus. Winnipeg MP @leahgazan.bsky.social said Lewis "can unify progressives – and bring back those who have left our party.”
What politicians get wrong about the B.C. oil tanker ban
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What politicians get wrong about the B.C. oil tanker ban
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January 14, 2026 at 6:22 PM
What politicians get wrong about the B.C. oil tanker ban
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Big endorsement for @heathermcpherson.bsky.social P by former New Democrat MP and all-round party rank and file hero @charlieangus104.bsky.social, who said being NDP Leader is not an entry-level position and requires someone who is in the House of Commons on day one.
Since I was elected @charlieangus104.bsky.social has been a friend and mentor. He’s always had my back.
He has given so much to our country. He’s a fierce advocate for working people and Indigenous communities and a generous friend. I’m truly honoured to have his endorsement.
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He has given so much to our country. He’s a fierce advocate for working people and Indigenous communities and a generous friend. I’m truly honoured to have his endorsement.
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Charlie Angus anounces his endorsement
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January 14, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Big endorsement for @heathermcpherson.bsky.social P by former New Democrat MP and all-round party rank and file hero @charlieangus104.bsky.social, who said being NDP Leader is not an entry-level position and requires someone who is in the House of Commons on day one.
Despite being concerned artificial intelligence is replacing workers, NDP leadership candidate and union leader Rob Ashton used AI during an online campaign event on Sunday.
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NDP leadership candidate apologizes for using AI to respond to Reddit questions | CBC News
Despite being concerned artificial intelligence is replacing workers, NDP leadership candidate and union leader Rob Ashton used AI in his campaign messaging during an "ask me anything" event on Reddit...
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January 13, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Despite being concerned artificial intelligence is replacing workers, NDP leadership candidate and union leader Rob Ashton used AI during an online campaign event on Sunday.
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The NDP leadership race is a nail-biter. But is anyone paying attention? Despite 3 front-runners, some fear race could be turning into a snoozer. Here's my story on the state of the race so far.
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The NDP leadership race is a nail-biter. But is anyone paying attention? | CBC News
The NDP leadership race could be turning into a nail-biter with no clear winner in sight. But it's unclear if Canadians are tuning in.
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January 11, 2026 at 5:26 PM
The NDP leadership race is a nail-biter. But is anyone paying attention? Despite 3 front-runners, some fear race could be turning into a snoozer. Here's my story on the state of the race so far.
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Can Canadian oil producers afford the deal Mark Carney made with Alberta?
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Can Canadian oil producers afford the deal Mark Carney made with Alberta?
Alberta's deal with Ottawa on climate policies and pipelines sets up two massive bills for Canada's energy industry to build the Pathways carbon capture project and a pipeline to the
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December 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Can Canadian oil producers afford the deal Mark Carney made with Alberta?
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Great article by @davidthurton.bsky.social on the Clean Electricity Regulations carve-out for Alberta.
All signs point to an equivalency agreement on April fool's day.
Devil in the details, because signs also point to that agreement taking us all for fools.
#cdnpoli
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All signs point to an equivalency agreement on April fool's day.
Devil in the details, because signs also point to that agreement taking us all for fools.
#cdnpoli
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What does suspending Alberta’s clean electricity regulations mean for Canada’s climate goals? | CBC News
The federal government suspended the regulations meant to rein in Canada’s worst polluter, but it hasn’t explained how it is going to ensure the country’s climate goals will be met. Carbon pricing, th...
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December 2, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Great article by @davidthurton.bsky.social on the Clean Electricity Regulations carve-out for Alberta.
All signs point to an equivalency agreement on April fool's day.
Devil in the details, because signs also point to that agreement taking us all for fools.
#cdnpoli
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All signs point to an equivalency agreement on April fool's day.
Devil in the details, because signs also point to that agreement taking us all for fools.
#cdnpoli
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Lots of surprise that the Carney government is tweaking Canada's greenwashing rules. Here's what those changes could mean for business and advocates against misleading environmental claims. #climate #energy #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Businesses welcome changes to Canada's greenwashing laws, but environmentalists aren't happy | CBC News
Laws about greenwashing — making a false or misleading statement about the environmental benefits of a product — will remain on the books, but the Liberal government has said it will be making changes...
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November 24, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Lots of surprise that the Carney government is tweaking Canada's greenwashing rules. Here's what those changes could mean for business and advocates against misleading environmental claims. #climate #energy #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
It’s the second day of a state visit from Sweden’s monarch. King Carl Gustaf arrived this AM at the Canada Science and Technology Museum #ottawa
November 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
It’s the second day of a state visit from Sweden’s monarch. King Carl Gustaf arrived this AM at the Canada Science and Technology Museum #ottawa
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Exxon CEO has shown up to his third consecutive COP meeting, even as his peers have stopped coming.
It raises the question of what he wants to accomplish by engaging the climate world.
I sat down with him for a podcast interview. Here's what I learned:
🎁🔗 www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
It raises the question of what he wants to accomplish by engaging the climate world.
I sat down with him for a podcast interview. Here's what I learned:
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Is This Exxon’s New Climate Delay Tactic?
The oil giant is pushing for a new carbon accounting method, which worries climate advocates but shows Exxon is sticking with its emission-reduction goals despite Trump’s attacks on low-carbon energy
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November 13, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Exxon CEO has shown up to his third consecutive COP meeting, even as his peers have stopped coming.
It raises the question of what he wants to accomplish by engaging the climate world.
I sat down with him for a podcast interview. Here's what I learned:
🎁🔗 www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
It raises the question of what he wants to accomplish by engaging the climate world.
I sat down with him for a podcast interview. Here's what I learned:
🎁🔗 www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Canada’s new environment minister and Environment and Climate Change officials confirmed that the federal government is standing by the national climate targets previously set under Justin Trudeau. #climate #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Current government 'stands by' Canada's climate targets, environment minister says | CBC News
Canada’s new environment minister and Environment and Climate Change officials confirmed that the federal government is standing by the national climate targets that were set under the previous Prime ...
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November 10, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Canada’s new environment minister and Environment and Climate Change officials confirmed that the federal government is standing by the national climate targets previously set under Justin Trudeau. #climate #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Remember that 'grand bargain' Danielle Smith mentioned? Both the Alberta and federal governments are in talks to end their civil war #cdnpoli #abpoli www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Ottawa and Alberta in formal talks to reset relationship after years of acrimony | CBC News
The Alberta and federal governments are in negotiations to sign a major accord that could reset a relationship that had turned toxic for a decade.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Remember that 'grand bargain' Danielle Smith mentioned? Both the Alberta and federal governments are in talks to end their civil war #cdnpoli #abpoli www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
UPDATE: Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault will also join Minister Dabrusin next week for #COP30 in Brazil. #climate #cdnpoil
NEW: Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin is going to the UN COP climate change summit in Brazil. The minister's office tells me she will be there during Nov 10-14th.
November 5, 2025 at 8:42 PM
After months of speculation, the federal government is signaling its intention to eliminate the oil and gas emissions cap. But... www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Goodbye oil and gas cap? Ottawa signals it’s gone, with some caveats | CBC News
After months of speculation, the federal government is signalling its intention to eliminate the oil and gas emissions cap. But it comes with some strings attached.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:28 PM
After months of speculation, the federal government is signaling its intention to eliminate the oil and gas emissions cap. But... www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
NEW: Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin is going to the UN COP climate change summit in Brazil. The minister's office tells me she will be there during Nov 10-14th.
November 3, 2025 at 8:40 PM
NEW: Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin is going to the UN COP climate change summit in Brazil. The minister's office tells me she will be there during Nov 10-14th.
A senior federal government source tells me —incentivizing more investment in clean tech innovation and providing certainty to industry — are "relevant" to the climate competitiveness strategy. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Energy minister hints at support for carbon capture in climate strategy, no mention of emissions cap | CBC News
Ahead of the release of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s climate competitiveness strategy, his energy minister offered some hints of what will be included when it's introduced in Tuesday’s budget.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:52 PM
A senior federal government source tells me —incentivizing more investment in clean tech innovation and providing certainty to industry — are "relevant" to the climate competitiveness strategy. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
NDP leadership candidate Avi Lewis says Canada cannot keep increasing fossil fuel production, likening the practice to an "addiction." www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
NDP leadership candidate says 'we can't keep increasing fossil fuel production' | CBC News
NDP leadership candidate Avi Lewis says Canada cannot keep increasing fossil fuel production, likening the practice to an "addiction."
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October 29, 2025 at 7:16 PM
NDP leadership candidate Avi Lewis says Canada cannot keep increasing fossil fuel production, likening the practice to an "addiction." www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Packed room for the NDP leadership forum hosted by the Canadian Labour Congress.
October 22, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Packed room for the NDP leadership forum hosted by the Canadian Labour Congress.