Argentina's Environmental Protest 'Ban' Benefits Equinor & is a Warning for Us All

The Environment in Canada Podcast · Jun 23, 2024 · 50m

Just 6 months ago the prospect of environmental protests being 'banned' seemed ridiculous in Argentina, as did the idea that oil and gas companies would not have to pay taxes. That, effectively, is now very close to happening there and it should be a wake up call for all of us here in Canada as well.

Imagine for a moment that provinces can no longer collect taxes on oil companies, that provinces cannot oppose oil and gas projects, and that even sharing a pamphlet about an environmental protest can be effectively illegal.

Conor talks with Juliana Orihuela about this ban and how companies like…