Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Decarbonizing Canada: Climate experts examine strategies toward net zero
The wildfires have been burning, too many towns have been flooding, and the permafrost in the north is melting. Canadians are more motivated than ever…
CEC’s first EJ4Climate grant recipients announced
The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) recently selected the first Environmental Justice for Climate (EJ4Climate) grant recipients. The CEC’s EJ4Climate grant program supports nonprofit and…
CHAR Technologies to operate new HTP facility in Quebec
Cleantech development and services company CHAR Technologies Ltd. has announced it will own and operate a high-temperature pyrolysis system (HTP) in Saint-Félicien, Quebec. CHAR will deploy,…
New federal fund to reinvest proceeds from pollution pricing
The Government of Canada has launched the Output-Based Pricing System Proceeds Fund, a new program to support industrial initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions…
Canada ranks second in the world for LEED certified buildings
The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) recently announced that Canada ranked second globally on the annual list of Top 10 Countries and Regions for Leadership…
Partnering for Climate fund provides new open approach
The new Partnering for Climate fund marks a much-needed shift in Canada’s climate finance approach. Canadian civil society organizations are welcoming the creation of the…
ESG and sustainability consulting market to hit record $16B
Spending by companies on ESG and sustainability consulting is set to more than double over the next five years to a record $16 billion, according…
Celebrating Black environmental leadership and breaking down systemic barriers
Every February, people across Canada and the United States participate in Black History Month events, festivities and tributes that honour the legacy of Black people…
New inclusive energy hub for environmental engineering in Alberta
AECOM, a leading infrastructure consulting firm, has formed a partnership with Fort McKay Industrial Solutions (FMIS) to create an energy hub for engineering, environment, and…
EV infrastructure expanding in Alberta, Ontario and New Brunswick
Transportation still accounts for 25 per cent of total greenhouse gas emissions in Canada. The Government of Canada is providing an investment of $3.9 million…
Quliq Energy Corp completes new power plant in Arctic Bay
The Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) recently completed the construction and testing of a new power plant in Arctic Bay. The capital project was completed ahead…
GeoVerra appoints new VP for geospatial, advanced technology
GeoVerra, one of Canada’s largest geomatics firms, recently announced the appointment of Mohamed Attia as the company’s new vice-president of geospatial and advanced technology. This…
Hydro-Québec reaches energy agreement with Brookfield Renewable
Hydro-Québec and Evolugen, the Canadian operating business of Brookfield Renewable, have entered into a 40-year escalating electricity purchase agreement under which Hydro-Québec will purchase the…
Feds propose to strengthen protections from pollutants
Today the Government of Canada introduced in the Senate the bill Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act, which would modernize the Canadian Environmental Protection…
EllisDon strengthens its sustainable, low carbon construction team
EllisDon, a global construction and building services company that completes in excess of $5 billion worth of contracts annually, recently strengthened its leadership capabilities in…
Wayne Gretzky arena welcomes electric-powered zambonis
The City of Brantford’s first fully electric powered Zamboni ice rink resurfacers have arrived at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre. Arena staff will begin using…
Newmont relinquishes environmentally sensitive area in Yukon
Newmont Corporation, a leading global mining firm, has come to an agreement with the Yukon Department of Energy, Mines and Resources (EMR) to relinquish 1,835…
City of Toronto scores top marks for climate leadership
The City of Toronto is being recognized as a global leader on environmental action and transparency, achieving a place on the Customer Data Platform’s (CDP)…
Vancouver’s tallest passive house features zero emissions artist hub
The City of Vancouver recently celebrated certification for a new seven-storey Passive House project that is the tallest in the province of British Columbia. Located…
Making Meaningful Progress: Indigenous inclusivity in the Canadian environment sector
Canada’s environmental sector is forecast to see 173,000 net environmental job openings by 2025 — but effectively filling these roles may be a challenge. Creating a more…
RemTech East calls for technical abstracts
The Environmental Services Association of Alberta (ESAA) has announced that the Remediation Technologies Symposium (RemTech) is expanding. The first edition of RemTech East will be…
CUTRIC launches transit studies on carbon-neutral fuel
In partnership with Enbridge Gas, the Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) has launched three studies comparing buses powered with renewable natural gas…
Circular Materials board of directors appoints CEO
Circular Materials, Canada’s leading national not-for-profit producer responsibility organization, has announced the appointment of Allen Langdon as the organization’s first chief executive officer (CEO). Langdon…
PEI partners with Canadian Home Builders’ Association on net zero
The province of Prince Edward Island is working alongside the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of PEI (CHBA-PEI) to provide training to Island builders. Training sessions…