A historic oil pipeline deal between the federal and Alberta governments — set to be announced on Thursday — could lead to more production in the oilsands, cementing Canada’s position as one of the world’s largest fossil fuel producers while pushing its climate targets even further out of reach.
The site of the fire at the intersection of Notre-Dame Street East and Bonsecour Street remains cordoned off, surrounded by police and firefighters. Montreal’s official opposition, Ensemble Montreal, is calling for a public inquiry into the deadly blaze.