Vancouver Sun
Cole Burton
Publishing · On our record since 2026
Where this writer stands
Energy1 piece
Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export
“Projects such as oil pipelines would no longer require a separate impact assessment, and construction could start before an impact decision is made.” Read the piece
Climate1 piece
Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“This short-sighted proposal argues that we need to remove environmental safety nets and prioritize rapid growth in extractive economic activities.” Read the piece
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Recent work
- Opinion: Dismantling environmental laws isn't in Canada's national interestOpinion · Vancouver Sun · Jun 18, 2026