OTTAWA — Two charities are brushing off Alberta premier-designate Jason Kenney's threat to probe their finances, resurrecting an old animus between Conservatives and environmental groups. "We will launch a public inquiry into the foreign source of funds behind the campaign to landlock Alberta energy," he pledged. David Suzuki Foundation CEO Stephen Cornish told HuffPost Canada Kenney's tough words are an attack on a "fundamental pillar" of modern democracy. He said not-for-profits and charities have long been involved in making "positive, meaningful social change" in Canada and internationally. "Mr. Kenney can call out environmental groups and U.S. funders, but investors are rapidly switching to clean energy," she said.

Source: Huffington Post April 17, 2019 21:22 UTC