
Aligning COVID-19 Recovery with Canada’s Climate Commitments
As the Government of Canada works out its COVID-19 economic recovery, the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) recently released seven principles that outline a…
As the Government of Canada works out its COVID-19 economic recovery, the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) recently released seven principles that outline a…
The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada is conducting a federal environmental assessment for the proposed Bay du Nord Development Project, which is located approximately 450…
Jean-Yves Duclos, president of Treasury Board of Canada and member of parliament for Quebec, on behalf of Seamus O’Regan, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, announced…
Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, Seamus O’Regan, announced a $1.3 million investment to Pointe-Claire, Quebec-based FPInnovations for a COVID-19 response project to develop a biodegradable,…
Seven environmental organizations have recently submitted a letter to Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks (MOECP) outlining the changes they would like to…
The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) recently announced that it will buy solar power from BluEarth Renewables Inc. under a renewable-energy contract that’s a first…
The Alberta government is investing $10 million into three projects through the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) system which came into effect on January…
A new global initiative will use financial modelling and climate change projections to establish the business case for investing in nature. This will make it…
On August 26, 2020, the Council of the Great Lakes Region will officially launch the Ontario Materials Marketplace Pilot and will host a panel discussion…
The Manitoba government has selected 12 projects in the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region (WMR) to receive provincial financial support through a fund for disaster prevention and…
The Government of Alberta has introduced a new framework to manage oil and gas liabilities – which includes a series of mechanisms and requirements to…
Regulations are in place outlining how British Columbia will make the switch to 100 per cent electric-vehicle sales by 2040. The regulations follow the Zero-Emission…
QUEST and Pollution Probe have released their first Innovation Sandboxes project report: Enter the Sandbox: Developing Innovations Sandboxes for the Energy Sector. The report identifies best…
by Robert Hornung Economic stimulus investments in the wake of COVID-19 must support growth in wind energy, solar energy and energy storage Canada is making…
Canadian Utilities, an ATCO company, was recently awarded $2.8 million in funding from the Emission Reductions Alberta (ERA) Natural Gas Challenge to advance a first-of-its-kind hydrogen blending…
Launched at sdg.tracking-progress.org, The Global SDG Indicator Platform offers an opportunity to explore indicators for the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (or SDGs) across the planet,…
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) has published an updated policy on sustainable investments, reflecting its increased conviction in the importance of considering…
Seven new clean energy projects in First Nations, northern and rural communities will reduce pollution and make life more affordable through British Columbia’s Community Energy…
CRB, a leading global provider of design, engineering and construction services for life sciences and advanced technology clients, has opened its newest office in Toronto,…
The Government of Canada announced funding for 10 new projects under the Indigenous Guardians Pilot Program. The funding will support projects in 2020–2021 under the…
The Energy Future Forum has released its first policy position paper on Canada’s quest for a clean energy future that meets environmental and economic goals.…
Seamus O’Regan, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, recently announced over $200,000 to invest in e-training opportunities for Canadians in the energy efficiency sector, which will prepare them for jobs in…
The Government of Alberta is providing $58 million through Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) to reduce emissions and to create jobs in the natural gas sector.…
The Government of Saskatchewan has approved its first parcel of work packages to be completed through the Accelerated Site Closure Program (ASCP). A total of…