Thursday, April 24, 2025
A New Day for Decarbonization: Only large emitters in the hot seat for carbon pricing now
April 1st is known to be April Fool’s Day, but the end of consumer carbon pricing policy is no joke. Prime Minister Mark Carney, in…
CCME provides new guidance on the reuse of excess soils
The Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) has released a new document, Excess Soil Reuse Guidance, which provides a reference tool for jurisdictions…
Emissions drop to their lowest level in 27 years, according to NIR
The federal government’s final 2025 National Inventory Report, which tracks greenhouse gas emissions data between 1990–2023, supports that Canada’s plan to cut pollution is making…
Industrial carbon pricing supports 38 new cleantech projects across Canada
The Government of Canada is taking action to strengthen communities by addressing the impacts of climate change through the support of industrial carbon pricing, a…
GreenMantra promotes Domenic Di Mondo to lead sustainable innovation
GreenMantra Technologies, a leader in molecular recycling, has appointed Domenic Di Mondo as Chief Executive Officer. Di Mondo has been with the Brantford, Ont.-based GreenMantra…
New research highlights net-zero solutions and benefits for rural, remote, and Indigenous communities
QUEST Canada, a leading charity dedicated to advancing Canada’s transition to net-zero, has released a groundbreaking literature review that explores the opportunities and challenges rural,…
Italian eco-innovation comes to the Canadian market
The Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario Canada (ICCO Canada) has announced the arrival of ITS Engineering Group, a world-renowned leader in innovative infrastructure design…
River debris removal completed in Red Bridge fire cleanup
Completion of debris removal from the South Thompson River marks a major milestone in the Province of British Columbia’s work to alleviate any long-term environmental…
CanREA launches new and improved Go Solar Guide 2025
To celebrate the spring equinox and the start of home renovation season, the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) launched the latest edition of its annual…
The final word on forever chemicals
Earlier this month and after consultations launched in 2023 and 2024, the federal government published Canada’s State of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Report (the “Final…
New database provides critical details on municipal efforts to reduce GHG emissions
On the route to net-zero emissions, Canadian municipalities and their citizens should know where they stand today. A new database that reveals crucial information about…
Will you be scaling ESAA’s Environmental Summit?
The upcoming Environmental Summit, presented by the Environmental Services Association of Alberta (ESAA), will take place on April 1-3, 2025, at the Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, a modern getaway…
New environment minister for Ontario: Todd McCarthy
Yesterday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled his cabinet with an experienced team that will deliver on the government’s mandate to do whatever is necessary to…
Women, we want to hear from you about WEG
The Women’s Environmental Group (WEG) is a new industry initiative that aims to connect women working in the environment sector. WEG will tackle critical issues, provide a…
Most companies lag on sustainability reporting, reveals PwC report
New research from PwC Canada reveals a significant gap in sustainability reporting practices as Canadian companies navigate evolving global regulations and market uncertainty. PwC’s 2025 Sustainability…
Toronto Waterfront Marathon achieves certification for sustainability excellence
The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon has officially been awarded Evergreen Certification by the Council for Responsible Sport for the second time, reflecting the event’s ongoing…
Pollution Probe announces leadership transition
Pollution Probe, Canada’s longest-standing environmental not-for-profit, charitable organization, has announced the appointment of Melissa DeYoung as chief executive officer (CEO), effective April 1, 2025. DeYoung,…
Market Watch: Cross border environmental management amidst trade war
General Market Commentary The Bank of Canada reduced its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point to 2.75 per cent on March 12, 2025,…
Carney appoints new federal environment minister
On March 14, 2025, Canada’s new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, was sworn in alongside members of the 30th Canadian Ministry. This new, leaner, focused Cabinet…
National Bank’s $20B renewables goal raises the bar among Canadian banks
National Bank of Canada is aiming to reach a multi-billion-dollar target in renewable energy lending commitments by 2030 as part of its net-zero emissions push,…
Nova Scotia’s Glooscap First Nation leads grid project to support clean energy
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has closed $217 million in equity financing to enable a new transmission line linking Nova Scotia and New Brunswick to improve…
Air quality report finds few cities meet WHO pollution guidelines
IQAir has released its 7th annual World Air Quality Report, highlighting alarming trends of the world’s most polluted countries, territories, and regions in 2024. For this year’s…
Excess Soils Symposium 2025: Accepting abstract submissions until April 4th
The Excess Soils Symposium, which is taking place on September 25th, 2025 at the Toronto Region Board of Trade Conference Centre, is opening up opportunities for program content in…
Next cohort of the Environment and Climate Change Youth Council announced
Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the members of the next cohort of the Environment and Climate Change Youth Council (ECCYC).…