Saturday, April 19, 2025
SNC-Lavalin Blueprint for Net Zero by 2050
SNC-Lavalin, a global professional services and project management company headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, has released a blueprint for achieving net zero by 2050. The report,…
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Concordia Leads Research Project on Developing Smart Cities
The Canada Foundation for Innovation is funding a Concordia University-led research project on the development of resilient smart cities. The research is rethinking Quebec’s electrical…
New Funds for Wind Energy Project in Northern Quebec
The Ministry of Natural Resources Canada is providing a $7.1-million investment for TUGLIQ Energy Co. to help fund the third phase of its wind energy…
ESAA Calls for Abstracts for Virtual EnviroTech Conference
With the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, the Environmental Services Association of Alberta (ESAA) EnviroTech conference will once again be on-line, scheduled for June 2nd and 3rd.…
Carbon Offset System to Support Clean Growth in Canada
New draft regulations have been released to establish a new national greenhouse gas offset system to reduce carbon emissions and create jobs. The Federal Greenhouse…
Investment for Exploration of Geothermal Energy in Yukon
The Government of Yukon is receiving new support to explore the potential of geothermal energy as a long-term source of renewable energy for communities currently…
Taking Action to Phase Out Coal-Fired Power in Canada
By following the United Nations’ call to curtail coal-fired electricity, Canada and the United Kingdom cofounded the Powering Past Coal Alliance to bring together governments,…
Investments to Grow Hydrogen Tech in Canada
Seamus O’Regan Jr., Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, has announced $46,000 in funding to the Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (CHFCA) to promote the…
Clarifying Carbon Commitments: How to Build Organizational Baselines
Upon surveying the landscape of organizational climate commitments, it is not uncommon to hear about attention grabbing goals like committing to 100% renewable energy, setting a science-based…
Town of Banff to Convert Wood Waste to Energy
The Government of Canada is providing an investment of approximately $530,000 from the Low Carbon Economy Fund to support a project that converts municipal waste into biomass…
Environmental Assessment Complete for Contrecoeur Port Terminal Project
The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Jonathan Wilkinson, has confirmed that the proposed Contrecoeur Port Terminal Expansion Project in Montreal, Quebec can proceed. “The…
New National Net-Zero Advisory Body Appointed
The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Jonathan Wilkinson, has launched the Net-Zero Advisory Body, an independent group of 14 experts from across the country,…
Move to Hybrid Parliament Meetings Reduces GHG Emissions
The Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) published a report on the cost-savings and greenhouse gas emissions reduction from the implementation of a hybrid Parliament system as a…
SFU Partners with Cleantech Industry Accelerator
Simon Fraser University (SFU) is partnering with Foresight Cleantech Accelerator Centre to advance the cleantech industry in British Columbia and beyond. A recently announced memorandum…
Federal Review of Fuel Efficiency Standards Confirms Environmental Benefits
The federal government is taking action to cut pollution from the transportation sector, which accounts for one-quarter of Canada’s overall emissions. By requiring light-duty vehicles…
Oil and Gas Site Rehabilitation for Indigenous Communities in Alberta
The governments of Alberta and Canada are providing $100 million of federal Site Rehabilitation Program (SRP) grant funding to clean up inactive oil and gas…
Report Indicates that Net Zero Goal Hinges on Stronger Strategy
According to a new report released by the Canadian Institute for Climate Choices, the national net zero goal hinges on stronger policy and strategic bets.…
New App to Track Community Environmental Health
Researchers are developing an application that allows users to learn about air quality, greenery, walkability, and other factors contributing to the environmental health of their…
Ontario Supports Air Monitoring Tech to Detect COVID
The Ontario government is providing CEM Specialties Inc. (CEMSI) $2 million through the Ontario Together Fund to help commercialize and accelerate production of its airborne COVID-19…
Sussex Strategy Group Announces New Director for Energy, Environment
Sussex Strategy Group, one of Canada’s leading advisory, government relations, and strategic communications firms, has announced that David Donovan has joined the Energy and Environment…
Sustainability Research Collaboration at USask for Water Security
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is building on its long-standing presence in the Town of Canmore and the broader Bow Valley Region in Alberta by…
CleanBC Appoints New Members to Climate Council
The British Columbia government is appointing three new members to the independent Climate Solutions Council to provide advice to government on meeting B.C.’s climate and…
Manitoba Makes Investments into Energy-Efficiency Programs
Approximately $32.3 million from the Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund is being provided to support natural gas reduction programs offered by Efficiency Manitoba, a new…
David Suzuki’s New Network and Podcast for Green Recovery
The David Suzuki Foundation is launching a new national network to offer support to citizen groups throughout the country, with tools and resources, mentoring and…