Regulation
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Targeted methane emission cut rules estimated to save billions, says CERI study
Methane, the main component of natural gas, is considered a potent contributor to climate change
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Hawaii weighs plastic bans at restaurants
The Hawaii efforts would be stricter than in California, which last year became the first U.S. state to ban full-service restaurants from automatically giving out plastic straws
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Environmental Protection chief: Unsafe water biggest threat
Wheeler: climate change is “an important issue” but most of the threats it poses are “50 to 75 years out”
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October dates set for preliminary hearing in shipbuilding secrets case
A date has been set aside for a preliminary inquiry in the case of a public servant accused of leaking cabinet secrets about a naval contract
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First Nations, cities support B.C.’s plan to require permits for pipelines [UPDATED]
Canada says the proposed amendments to B.C.’s Environmental Management Act must be struck down as they give the province a “veto” over projects
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Germany launches auction for 5G network frequencies
Proceeds from the auction are earmarked for investment in digitization, such as better IT equipment for schools
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Budget to tout Liberal economic record, provide distraction from SNC furor
The Trudeau government is expected to set the narrative for the coming election – and take the focus off the SNC-Lavalin conundrum
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The best weapon against cyber threats is not better tech – it’s people
Companies should be suitably armed with a framework of attack in the event of a breach
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Global shares rise as investors watch U.S.-China trade talks
U.S.-China trade war concerns are viewed as a major factor of a global growth downgrade
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Facebook announces changes to political advertising to meet new federal rules
A new advertisement library will allow people to see who paid for political ads, as well as the ad’s reach: who saw it, their gender and location, and a range of its impression
