Although Canada is moving to phase out coal-fired power plants, the Saskatchewan government says it has reached a "equivalency" deal with Ottawa with rules more to its liking. The federal deal calls for a phase-out of coal-burning power stations by 2030, so that 90 per cent of Canada's electricity will come from hydro, nuclear, wind, solar and other non-coal sources. Carbon dioxide generated through coal power is considered a major source of human-made greenhouse gases that scientists say is causing climate change. On the face of things, the new federal rules might mean Saskatchewan would have to shut down some of its coal-fired power units. Ottawa's plan for coal-fired plants followed a federal announcement on carbon pricing that was bitterly denounced by Premier Brad Wall.

Source: CBC News November 28, 2016 16:52 UTC