Friday, August 22, 2025
Canadian Brownfields Network welcomes new board of directors
The Canadian Brownfields Network (CBN) has elected its new Board of Directors for 2023-24, welcoming a new President, two new Vice-Presidents, and four new Board…
How governments can save Canadians costs on the path to net zero
Clean electricity is quickly becoming a requirement for future economic development and investment. It will also be foundational to meeting Canada’s climate targets. But making…
Looking to add ESG tools to your professional skill set?
Organizations of all sizes are increasingly incorporating environment, social and governance (ESG) approaches into their operations. A new program at Seneca Polytechnic will train students…
Greener Neighbourhoods pilot program calls for project applications
Buildings and homes are the third-largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Canada, accounting for approximately 13 per cent of Canada’s emissions. With this…
Renewable fuels company Anaergia appoints new leadership team
Anaergia Inc., a global renewable fuels provider, has announced the appointment of Brett Hodson as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding the company’s founder and chairman,…
No province gets an “A” on worker preparedness for clean economy
A new report reveals that no province gets an “A” grade on their overall ability to attract and support skilled workers in the clean economy.…
Bank of Canada releases first report on climate risks
The Bank of Canada has released its first annual report outlining the risks that climate change poses to its mandate and operations. The report evaluates how…
Elizabeth Dove is new head of UN Global Compact Network Canada
Elizabeth Dove has been appointed as the new executive director of the United Nations Global Compact Network Canada, the Canadian branch of the UN Global…
QUEST Canada partners with USask for renewable energy initiatives in Indigenous communities
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) and QUEST Canada will collaborate with remote Indigenous communities on a project to accelerate renewable energy initiatives and build a…
Brownie Awards 2023 accepting nominations for outstanding brownfield projects and leaders
Dedicated to the rehabilitation and revitalization of sites that were once contaminated, under-utilized, and undeveloped, the Brownie Awards provide annual recognition and celebration of brownfield…
Market Watch: More sustainable manufacturing in Canada
General Market Commentary The Bank of Canada increased its interest rate 25 basis points to 4.75% on June 7. This is the first rate increase…
Canada’s cornerstone environmental law delivers right to a healthy environment
After over two decades, years of study by Parliamentary Committees, and input from countless stakeholders across industry, civil society organizations, government, academia and First Nations,…
PepsiCo Canada on schedule to achieve 100 per cent renewable electricity target
Every megawatt-hour of electricity used to make some of Canadians’ favourite snacks and beverages – from Lay’s, Doritos and Miss Vickie’s to bubly, Gatorade and…
The significance of S-5, Canada’s new environmental legislation
Bill S-5 is federal legislation that amends the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). While the amendments have received some criticism for various shortfalls, many are…
Largest coastal cleanup in B.C. receives additional support
The British Columbia government is helping protect and restore B.C.’s marine environment with a further investment in the Clean Coast, Clean Waters Initiative Fund. Projects…
Water Canada Awards celebrates industry’s best in Ottawa
The 14th annual Water Canada Awards were presented at a Gala reception on June 8, 2023 in Ottawa as part of the Water Canada Summit. These highly esteemed awards recognize the people,…
Policy POV: The connection between carbon targets and energy plans
Huge investments are anticipated for Canada’s decarbonization effort over the next two decades, much of which will be focused on the electricity sector. Both the…
Collaboration on clean energy and more underscored at G7 summit
The leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) countries, which includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, as well…
Legally binding plastic pollution agreement set for Canada in 2024
Canada is committed to ending plastic pollution, starting with the launch of the Ocean Plastics Charter during the 2018 G7 Presidency, and followed by ambitious…
Senate tells feds to support low-carbon hydrogen for net-zero future
Low carbon intensity hydrogen is only just beginning to develop in Canada — and likely won’t expand further without additional government support. In a recently…
Wildfires burn, air quality advisories issued on Clean Air Day
As wildfires continue to burn in provinces across Canada, and as national air quality advisories are issued, Canadians are becoming aware of the need to…
Federal call for proposals to decarbonize on-road transportation
The Ministry of Natural Resources has issued a new call for proposals to support research, development and demonstration (RD&D) projects that will help lower or eliminate…
Ontario’s electricity system moves forward with largest energy storage procurement
The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) is moving forward with the procurement of seven new energy storage projects to provide 739 MW of capacity –…
Manitoba moves toward renewable energy with new $39M investment
The Government of Canada recently announced an investment of up to $38.2 million in funding from the Low Carbon Economy Fund to support Manitoba’s Efficient…