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The fossil fuel industry is influencing Canada's climate policy more than you realize. This episode of Sustainability Unveiled reveals the extent of Big Oil's lobbying, unpacking Environmental Defence Canada's report, "Big Oil's Big Year." You’ll learn how 31 major oil and gas companies managed to secure 255 meetings with federal officials, including interactions with high-ranking ministers and the prime minister. Discover the secret strategies employed by the Pathways Alliance and the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers to safeguard their interests and obstruct meaningful climate action.

Join us as we expose the consequential implications of these backdoor dealings on Canada’s environmental and economic landscape. We discuss the targeted ministries, the focused lobbying efforts on key legislative acts, and the push for government support on carbon capture technologies. Our conversation digs deep into the recommendations from Environmental Defence Canada for reducing the influence of fossil fuel lobbying, emphasizing the need for greater transparency and tighter regulations. This episode is a clarion call for stronger political resolve to prioritize the planet over profits and ensure a sustainable future for the next generations.

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