Saturday, May 31, 2025
Making electric vehicles more affordable for Quebeckers
The Government of Canada has announced a plan to invest $547.5 million over four years to launch a new purchase incentive program for medium- and…
Divides and Dividends: How to address the say/do sustainable strategy divide
By Shawn Cooper Canadians have seen their communities change drastically in the last few years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and heightened worry about climate…
B.C. seeks public input on environmental protection from industrial pollution
To protect the environment and avoid costs to British Columbians, the province is inviting feedback on ways to ensure owners of large industrial projects pay…
Butts, food packaging and PPE top shoreline litter list
Single-use food and beverage items, personal protective equipment (PPE), and cigarette butts are among the most common types of litter found on Canadian shorelines, according…
Roadmap to recruit soil in combatting climate crisis
A new report calls on Canada to use the potential of soil to help combat the climate crisis. The report includes detailed, science-based soil- health…
The Era of Innovation: Environmental stewardship in Canada’s forestry sector
By Kate Lindsay and Scott Jackson The lives of Canadians are intrinsically linked to our forests. We know that they provide us with oxygen, clean…
Senate introduces bill to align financial and climate commitments
Senator Rosa Galvez recently introduced Bill S-243, the Climate-Aligned Finance Act, a piece of legislation to align the activities of federal financial institutions and federally-regulated entities…
Low Carbon Cities Canada (LC3) network establishes seven centres
The Federation of Canadian Municipality (FCM) Green Municipal Fund announced a milestone for its Low Carbon Cities Canada (LC3) network, shifting from start-up phase to…
From waste to wealth cleantech solutions presented at GLOBE
Hydra Energy, the world’s first company to deliver a hydrogen-converted, heavy-duty truck to a paying fleet customer, took part in last week’s GLOBE Forum with…
The Pathway to 2030: Contemplating the new course of climate action for Canadian communities
By Colin Isaacs At 270 pages Canada’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan: Canada’s Next Steps to Clean Air and a Strong Economy, released on March 29,…
UN appoints Catherine McKenna chair of net-zero expert group
Since the adoption of the Paris Agreement in 2015, the world has seen an increasing number of net-zero commitments, in particular from the private and financial…
CaGBC to oversee LEED certification and credentialing in Canada
The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) and Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) recently announced that CAGBC will provide direct oversight of LEED® green building certification…
ALUS working with farmers in Ontario and Quebec to support ecosystems
National agriculture and biodiversity organization ALUS (Alternative Land Use Services) recently announced that funding from WWF-Canada’s Nature and Climate Grant Program, presented in partnership with…
Canada Infrastructure Bank and Johnson Controls commit $125M to decarbonization retrofits
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and Johnson Controls Inc. have signed an agreement that commits more than $125 million to accelerate private sector decarbonization retrofit…
Unlocking sustainable energy resources in Ontario
As Ontario’s energy needs increase, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) and Ontario Energy Board (OEB) are working with local electricity distributors and technology companies…
EV maintenance skills training expands in B.C.
More British Columbians can upgrade their skills to work on electric vehicles (EVs) through the expansion of the EV Maintenance Training program to three more…
Powering Sustainable Partnerships: Energy efficiency for and by First Nations
By Zack Metcalfe Retooling old buildings for energy efficiency might not generate the same excitement as solar arrays, wind farms, or electric vehicles. But the…
Report on decarbonization commitments and strategies to attain net zero
A new white paper from global professional services company GHD North America points out that most of the world’s energy and industrial organizations used the…
LG and Stellantis investing in Ontario’s first large-scale EV battery plant
With the support of the Ontario, federal and municipal governments, LG Energy Solution and automaker Stellantis are joining forces to build the province’s first large-scale…
Funding for the national Indigenous electric highway
Indigenous Clean Energy (ICE) has launched a new initiative to help Canadian Indigenous communities install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Through the program, ICE will…
Strategy for seizing Canada’s opportunities in the green economy
The transition to a global net-zero, low-carbon economy is underway and Canada must build the industries that will position the country for success. Otherwise, it…
Partnership to conserve wetlands in B.C., Ontario and Quebec
Today, in alignment with World Water Day, 15 insurance companies have joined forces with a leading conservation organization to launch Nature Force — a landmark…
Smooth Sailing with Sustainable Solutions: New retrofits brings electric motors to maritime transport
By Zack Metcalfe Over the past decade, Canadians have become familiar with electrified bikes, cars, passenger trucks, dump trucks, transport trucks, city buses, and even…
Federal funds for conservation and restoration projects
The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault, today announced that the department is now accepting applications for the Environmental Damages Fund (EDF). More…