Saturday, July 26, 2025

Mandate letters contain more environmental initiatives than ever
By Colin Isaacs Mandate letters from the Canadian Prime Minister to Ministers provide a useful and rarely used window into the policy and program plans…
By Colin Isaacs Mandate letters from the Canadian Prime Minister to Ministers provide a useful and rarely used window into the policy and program plans…
The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault, has launched the second round of applications for $200 million through the Low Carbon Economy Fund’s…
The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) has announced the industry’s year-end data, reporting that Canada’s wind and solar energy sectors grew significantly in 2021, adding…
As environmental and sustainability goals increasingly influence corporate decisions on where to invest and grow, the Ontario government is taking action and leveraging the province’s…
As Canada pursues a net-zero carbon emissions future, the Government of Canada, through Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) is investing in communities affected by the…
Purpose ESG Holdings Inc., an investment issuer building a portfolio of technology companies demonstrating leadership in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) outcomes, has announced the…
Communities across British Columbia will be receiving a record amount of investments in critical projects to reduce pollution, increase health and expand opportunities in response…
Greentec, an Ontario-based electronics waste company that refurbishes, securely destroys, and recycles electronics, has received R2v3 — the latest upgrade in standards set for the…
The Nova Scotia government is investing $37.3 million from the Green Fund in projects that support the goals of the Environmental Goals and Climate Change…
Canada has embarked on an ambitious transformation of its energy system, and clear policy signals will be important to expand energy sector investments in clean…
As the human and economic costs of climate disasters continue to mount, Canada faces a choice. It can continue to respond to disasters as they…
By Zack Metcalfe Active transportation improves our health and the health of our communities. Leaving your vehicle at home results in several environmental benefits, including…
Residents and businesses in Vancouver’s River District community will soon have their space and water heating needs met with energy generated by Metro Vancouver’s Waste-to-Energy…
The global energy transition could create 170,000 jobs in the cleantech sector in Alberta and contribute $61 billion to GDP by 2050, concludes the Alberta Energy Transition Study conducted for Calgary Economic Development, Edmonton Global, and supported by funding…
In a year marked by the escalating impacts of climate change, the British Columbia government took important steps to drive down carbon pollution and build…
Montreal, Quebec-based Englobe Corporation, a Canadian specialty engineering and environmental services firm with a network of offices across Canada and in Europe, recently announced the…
By James Viray, Greg Carli, and Michele Villa In many ways, the climate change challenge Canadians face over the coming years is analogous with the…
Earlier this year, the Government of Canada announced the introduction of a Clean Electricity Standard to achieve a 100 per cent net-zero emitting electricity system…
Environment Journal is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by the Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPAs) as a finalist in the category of…
By Zack Metcalfe In 1923, the Maine Public Service (a bygone electrical utility) was keen to build a hydroelectric dam on the Aroostook River flowing…
By Corinne Lynds This is the final installment of a three-part series on what you need to know to hire the right contractor for your…
By Andrea Zanon The global climate change conference in Glasgow offers a critical opportunity to accelerate the adoption of robust climate standards to protect the…
By Corinne Lynds When it comes to environmental remediation, it could be a simple “dig and dump” project or it could require a multi-disciplinary approach.…
By Corinne Lynds When it comes to environmental remediation, no two jobs are alike. It could be a simple “dig and dump,” or it could…