Saturday, April 19, 2025
Government of Canada Launches New Natural Infrastructure Fund
On June 25, Catherine McKenna, federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities was joined by John Tory, Mayor of Toronto, to announce a new, $200 million…
Nova Scotia Seeks Public Input on Climate Change and Sustainable Development
The Nova Scotia government is seeking public input on ideas to fight climate change and grow the clean economy. The consultation is being undertaken through…
CIB Invests up to $30 million for Zero-Emission School Bus Initiative
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and Association of School Transportation Services of British Columbia (ASTSBC) have finalized an agreement for the CIB to provide up to…
Single-Use Food Packaging Litter Nearly Doubled During COVID-19
The proportion of single-use food packaging litter found on Canadian shorelines nearly doubled last year, according to Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup’s annual “Dirty Dozen” report.…
Flying High for Green Future with Cogeneration at Edmonton Airport
The Edmonton International Airport (EIA) is continuing its commitment to environmental sustainability by powering up a new natural gas cogeneration facility that will significantly lower…
Report Helps B.C. Steer Toward Electric Vehicle Goals
The province of British Columbia is charging ahead in expanding its electric vehicle (EV) charging network with more than 50 per cent of the public…
Hydro-Québec Inaugurates its First Two Solar Generating Stations
For the first time in Hydro-Québec’s history, solar power is now supplying the company’s grid. Gabrielle-Bodis generating station, located in La Prairie, and Robert-A.-Boyd generating station…
Engaging Employees for Plastic Waste Reduction and Wellbeing
Partners in Project Green is currently recruiting for the annual People Power Challenge employee engagement program, running from August 2 to October 29, 2021. The program is…
Yukon and B.C. First Nations Initiatives Tackle Climate Change
The Government of Canada continues to support progress on three unique, Indigenous-led projects that are helping communities in Yukon and northern British Columbia adapt to…
Ontario Cabinet Shuffle Appoints New Environment Minister
As part of a Cabinet shuffle on June 18, 2021, Ontario Premier Doug Ford made some key changes, including appointing new ministers to the environment…
Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna Makes Big Moves for a Green Recovery
How Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Catherine McKenna is supporting a cleaner, greener, more inclusive Canada. By Connie Vitello Catherine McKenna presented a confident keynote…
First Independent Review on Carbon Pricing in Canada
The first independent expert review of carbon pricing across Canada indicates jurisdictions are making progress, but changes will be necessary to ensure federal, provincial, and…
Art Installation Depicts the Consequences of Climate Change
Ontario Place in Toronto is now presenting “Over Floe,” a climate change themed sculpture installation that will float in the inner lagoon from spring until…
Indigenous Guardians First Nations Project Stewardship Initiatives Underway
The Indigenous Guardians Pilot recognizes the many lessons that can be learned from Indigenous partners across the country and relies on Indigenous experience and Traditional…
Net Zero 2050 Report Calls for Comprehensive Energy Strategy
In the new report Net Zero 2050 the Ontario Energy Association reviews the various elements of Ontario’s energy system and some of the options available…
Government of Canada Selects TD and HSBC for Inaugural Issuance of Green Bonds
The Government of Canada’s Department of Finance has selected The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) and HSBC as the two structuring advisors for its inaugural issuance of…
New Initiative Helps Canadian Cities Embrace the Circular Economy
Fifteen local governments have been selected to participate in the Canadian Circular Cities and Regions Initiative’s (CCRI) Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Network, designed to promote job creation…
Final Ontario Hazardous and Special Products Regulation Released
The Government of Ontario has finalized the Hazardous and Special Products (HSP) Regulation under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016. The HSP Regulation sets requirements for…
Port of Montreal Initiates Green Power Production
The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) recently signed a cooperation and development agreement with Greenfield Global, which specializes in the production of biofuels. In the wake…
Sustainable Risk Management for Net Zero Buildings
By Gil Hirsch & Tasmeea Islam Since the 2016 Paris Agreement, nations across the world have pledged to strengthen their climate change efforts, reduce greenhouse gas…
Green Municipal Fund Investments for Central Ontario Communities
New investments of $377,310 through the Federation of Canadian Municipality (FCM) Green Municipal Fund (GMF) will help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve energy…
Historic Agreement Made at G7 Summit to Mandate Climate Reporting
At the recent G7 summit, finance ministers made a historic agreement to mandate climate reporting last week that, alongside other new measures, will make it…
Canada Greener Homes Grant for Energy Efficiency Upgrades
The new Canada Greener Homes Grant will help homeowners make their homes more energy-efficient and lower their energy bills. The Government of Canada recently launched…
Historic Partnership for Indigenous Environmental Stewardship in B.C.
A historic agreement is bringing new funding to the Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis First Nation (KHFN) to support environmental stewardship. The Hith’alis Agreement, a partnership between the…