David Thurton
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CBC Politics National Reporter 📻📺📱 || Reach me via email: david.thurton@cbc.ca
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.
Here we go! Tonight NDP leadership candidates hold their first official forum. Unfortunately it’s not a debate… anyways… Here’s a primer on who’s in the race. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Who's in the NDP race — and why do they want to lead the party? | CBC News
On Wednesday, the NDP race takes another step as the party hosts its first official leadership candidate forum, with five candidates.
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October 22, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Here we go! Tonight NDP leadership candidates hold their first official forum. Unfortunately it’s not a debate… anyways… Here’s a primer on who’s in the race. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
📣 CABJ Job Spark also has an event for mid to senior career journalists.
👏🏾 Here's our lineup, CBCers Ruth Zowdu & Brodie Fenlon & the Narwhal's Denise Balkissoon 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
👏🏾 Here's our lineup, CBCers Ruth Zowdu & Brodie Fenlon & the Narwhal's Denise Balkissoon 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
October 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
📣 CABJ Job Spark also has an event for mid to senior career journalists.
👏🏾 Here's our lineup, CBCers Ruth Zowdu & Brodie Fenlon & the Narwhal's Denise Balkissoon 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
👏🏾 Here's our lineup, CBCers Ruth Zowdu & Brodie Fenlon & the Narwhal's Denise Balkissoon 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
⏰ Stay tuned for details about the event for mid-senior journos...
📣 Two weeks away from this FREE event for early career journalists
✨ But honestly... it's a great event for any journo who is looking to freshen up their resume & cover letter
📅 Oct 30 | Free | Online via Zoom | 4:00 PM PT | 5:00 PM MT | 7:00 PM ET | 8:00 PM AT
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✨ But honestly... it's a great event for any journo who is looking to freshen up their resume & cover letter
📅 Oct 30 | Free | Online via Zoom | 4:00 PM PT | 5:00 PM MT | 7:00 PM ET | 8:00 PM AT
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October 16, 2025 at 5:11 PM
⏰ Stay tuned for details about the event for mid-senior journos...
📣 Two weeks away from this FREE event for early career journalists
✨ But honestly... it's a great event for any journo who is looking to freshen up their resume & cover letter
📅 Oct 30 | Free | Online via Zoom | 4:00 PM PT | 5:00 PM MT | 7:00 PM ET | 8:00 PM AT
🔗 REGISTER NOW! - lnkd.in/epEHzvh8
✨ But honestly... it's a great event for any journo who is looking to freshen up their resume & cover letter
📅 Oct 30 | Free | Online via Zoom | 4:00 PM PT | 5:00 PM MT | 7:00 PM ET | 8:00 PM AT
🔗 REGISTER NOW! - lnkd.in/epEHzvh8
October 16, 2025 at 5:10 PM
📣 Two weeks away from this FREE event for early career journalists
✨ But honestly... it's a great event for any journo who is looking to freshen up their resume & cover letter
📅 Oct 30 | Free | Online via Zoom | 4:00 PM PT | 5:00 PM MT | 7:00 PM ET | 8:00 PM AT
🔗 REGISTER NOW! - lnkd.in/epEHzvh8
✨ But honestly... it's a great event for any journo who is looking to freshen up their resume & cover letter
📅 Oct 30 | Free | Online via Zoom | 4:00 PM PT | 5:00 PM MT | 7:00 PM ET | 8:00 PM AT
🔗 REGISTER NOW! - lnkd.in/epEHzvh8
'I'm not gonna bullshit you': B.C. labour leader, Rob Ashton, enters the NDP leadership race. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
B.C. union leader becomes latest candidate in federal NDP leadership race | CBC News
B.C. union leader Rob Ashton entered the NDP leadership race on Wednesday, promoting himself as a contender who understands the concerns of workers.
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October 1, 2025 at 8:51 PM
'I'm not gonna bullshit you': B.C. labour leader, Rob Ashton, enters the NDP leadership race. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Heather McPherson jumps into the NDP leadership race. She assumes unofficial front runner status, as she is the only candidate who currently holds a seat in the House of Commons. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Edmonton MP Heather McPherson enters NDP leadership race | CBC News
Heather McPherson entered the NDP leadership race Sunday afternoon, telling supporters that she intends to unite her party and lead a campaign that leads New Democrats out of their worst election perf...
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September 29, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Heather McPherson jumps into the NDP leadership race. She assumes unofficial front runner status, as she is the only candidate who currently holds a seat in the House of Commons. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Canadians are changing their shopping habits. The country's largest purchaser wants to do the same. I have some new details on Carney's "Buy Canadian" policy. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Carney's 'Buy Canadian' policy expected to be fully in place next year: source | CBC News
A senior federal source with knowledge of the government's plans said initial elements of the proposal should be in place by as early as November, with the entire policy expected to take effect by the...
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September 20, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Canadians are changing their shopping habits. The country's largest purchaser wants to do the same. I have some new details on Carney's "Buy Canadian" policy. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Reposted by David Thurton
To meet Canada's energy needs, "we're really going to have to produce a lot more electricity. That needs to come primarily from wind & solar."
IISD's Nichole Dusyk discusses electrification & a clean energy grid with @davidthurton.bsky.social on CBC’s The House.
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IISD's Nichole Dusyk discusses electrification & a clean energy grid with @davidthurton.bsky.social on CBC’s The House.
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August 12, 2025 at 12:47 AM
To meet Canada's energy needs, "we're really going to have to produce a lot more electricity. That needs to come primarily from wind & solar."
IISD's Nichole Dusyk discusses electrification & a clean energy grid with @davidthurton.bsky.social on CBC’s The House.
📻Listen:
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IISD's Nichole Dusyk discusses electrification & a clean energy grid with @davidthurton.bsky.social on CBC’s The House.
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Is the electric vehicle mandate another tax? I sorted through some of the claims and misinformation that seem to be emerging on this #climate policy. #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
A $20K tax? Here's what we know about Ottawa's zero-emission vehicle mandate | CBC News
With the future of the federal EV mandate up in the air, some fear that the policy might meet a similar fate as the federal carbon tax.
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September 13, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Is the electric vehicle mandate another tax? I sorted through some of the claims and misinformation that seem to be emerging on this #climate policy. #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Swapping weather bombs for real bombs: The debate over climate change as national security heats up www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
ANALYSIS | Swapping weather bombs for real bombs: The debate over climate change as national security heats up | CBC News
While much of Western Canada, northern Ontario and Newfoundland burn this summer, there's a growing debate about whether climate change should be considered a national security issue and questions abo...
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July 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Swapping weather bombs for real bombs: The debate over climate change as national security heats up www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Out of the first ministers' meeting in Saskatoon, expectations were high that Prime Minister Mark Carney would release a list of nation-building projects that his government would prioritize. He didn’t, but he offered some examples. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Here's a look at some major projects Canada's leaders hope to fast-track | CBC News
Out of the first ministers' meeting in Saskatoon, expectations were high that Prime Minister Mark Carney would release a list of nation-building projects that his government would prioritize. He didn’...
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June 4, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Out of the first ministers' meeting in Saskatoon, expectations were high that Prime Minister Mark Carney would release a list of nation-building projects that his government would prioritize. He didn’t, but he offered some examples. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
The Liberal government will introduce legislation to assist in identifying projects in the national interest and provide "up-front regulatory approvals" to major projects, according to a federal document obtained by CBC News. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Ottawa planning 'up-front' approval for projects deemed in the national interest | CBC News
The Liberal government will introduce legislation to assist in identifying projects in the national interest and provide "up-front regulatory approvals" to major projects, according to a federal docum...
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May 29, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The Liberal government will introduce legislation to assist in identifying projects in the national interest and provide "up-front regulatory approvals" to major projects, according to a federal document obtained by CBC News. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
April's final carbon tax rebate will cost the government $3.5 billion, according to the Main Estimates. www.canada.ca/en/treasury-...
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May 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
April's final carbon tax rebate will cost the government $3.5 billion, according to the Main Estimates. www.canada.ca/en/treasury-...
Reposted by David Thurton
My new investigation for @nationalobserver.com. The future of climate misinformation is here: persuasive letters generated by Al at "close to zero" cost—and targeting your city council.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/05/28/i...
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/05/28/i...
A weaponized AI chatbot is flooding city councils with climate misinformation
Internal instructions accessed by Canada’s National Observer show that the chatbot produces tailored scripts, petitions, reports and even speeches for council chambers. The messaging is all framed to ...
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May 28, 2025 at 1:49 PM
My new investigation for @nationalobserver.com. The future of climate misinformation is here: persuasive letters generated by Al at "close to zero" cost—and targeting your city council.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/05/28/i...
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/05/28/i...
A weaponized AI chatbot is flooding city councils with climate misinformation via @nationalobserver.com www.nationalobserver.com/2025/05/28/i...
A weaponized AI chatbot is flooding city councils with climate misinformation
Internal instructions accessed by Canada’s National Observer show that the chatbot produces tailored scripts, petitions, reports and even speeches for council chambers. The messaging is all framed to ...
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May 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
A weaponized AI chatbot is flooding city councils with climate misinformation via @nationalobserver.com www.nationalobserver.com/2025/05/28/i...
Canada's new Energy Minister Tim Hodgson made his public debut in Calgary www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
'Energy is Canada's power': New federal energy minister touts past Alberta oilpatch ties | CBC News
The new federal energy minister delivered a boisterous speech in support of the country's energy sector on Friday morning, while highlighting his past involvement in the sector and the urgent need to ...
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May 23, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Canada's new Energy Minister Tim Hodgson made his public debut in Calgary www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
