Critics say the plan to redevelop Ontario Place's West Island will eradicate the ecosystem that has thrived there for five decades, removing about 840 trees, including over 600 mature ones. The project will also fill lagoons and waterways, destroying about 36,000 square meters of aquatic habitat to add roughly 12 acres to the island.
Though there has been a slight decline in the number of fossil fuel-connected directors on the boards of Canada's Big Five banks in recent years, critics still raise concerns about the industry's influence. Art by Ata Ojani/Canada’s National Observer
Energy Transitions Commission chair Adair Turner sees “serious challenge” ahead for country as greater-than-expected oil and gas export revenue loss combines with high-price ramp up of carbon capture to meet national climate targets.
