Monday, April 21, 2025
Port of Montreal Initiates Green Power Production
The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) recently signed a cooperation and development agreement with Greenfield Global, which specializes in the production of biofuels. In the wake…
Infrastructure Renewal
Green Municipal Fund Investments for Central Ontario Communities
New investments of $377,310 through the Federation of Canadian Municipality (FCM) Green Municipal Fund (GMF) will help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve energy…
Natural Infrastructure Case Studies Provide Insight into Possibilities for Canada
Three new case studies—co-developed by the Canadian Institute for Climate Choices of Canada Institute and Smart Prosperity Institute—provide important insights into the possibilities for urban natural…
Federal Funds for New and Retrofitted Energy Efficient Housing
The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) created the Sustainable Affordable Housing (SAH) initiative to support their work to help people…
First of Its Kind Smart Grid Project Advances in Sault Ste. Marie
The town of Sault Ste. Marie in northern Ontario is advancing with a smart grid project that will be a first in Canada. PUC Distribution…
Invitation to Participate in Linear Water Infrastructure Survey
Water Canada and ReNew Canada, affiliate publications of Environment Journal, are inviting environmental consultants and environmental engineers for assistance in understanding current practices and opinions…
Green Infrastructure Investments to Safeguard Environment in Labrador
Strategic investments in safe and modern water and recreation infrastructure will play a key role in ensuring Labrador residents have access to reliable services to support healthy…
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,…
First Intake Launched for the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative
The Government of Canada has launched the first application intake for projects under the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, which is helping support a green and…
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…
B.C. Helping Industry Power Up with Clean Electricity
In partnership with the Government of Canada, the Province of British Columbia and BC Hydro are reducing rates and lowering the costs of connecting to…
Power Sustainable Launches $1B Platform for Renewable Energy
Montreal, Quebec-based Power Sustainable Capital Inc., a global multi-platform asset manager, announced the launch of the Power Sustainable Energy Infrastructure Partnership, an investment platform with…
Electric-Vehicle Smart Grid Support for Nova Scotia
The government of Canada is investing funds to help Nova Scotia Power establish cost-effective energy solutions for an electric vehicle (EV) smart grid–integrated system. “As…
Energy-Efficiency Upgrades for Clyde River Community in Nunavut
Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities and Jeannie Ehaloak, Minister responsible for Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) and Minister of Community and Government Services, announced…
New Climate-Smart Construction Consultancy Launched
Climate change is impacting the construction industry. Future developments must increasingly be low- or zero-carbon and resilient to future climate conditions. Low carbon construction is…
New Funding to Expand Electric Vehicle Network in Maritimes
Seamus O’Regan, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, has announced a $495,000 investment in Saint John Energy to help build 99 electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers…
Montreal Unveils Key Actions to Achieve Climate Goals
The City of Montreal’s new climate plan consists of 46 specific actions to allow the city to achieve the ambitious climate targets it has set…
Investments in Water and Waste Management for Winnipeg
The preliminary 2021 Balanced Budget Update from Winnipeg’s City Council provides significant funding investments into combined sewer overflows, water and sewer main renewals, and a…
Investing in Buildings: An Investment Priority for a Resilient Recovery
Trinity Bellwoods, a park in downtown Toronto, was in the national news spotlight in May. Media descended on the park to report on the crowd…
New EV Chargers Coming to Quebec and New Brunswick
The federal government is providing additional support for the installation of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure as part of the government’s commitment to build a national…
FCM Recommendations for a Green Recovery
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has released recommendations for federal post-COVID economic recovery plans—urging a green and inclusive recovery that empowers local leaders to…
Report Estimates 1.5 Million Jobs in Green Building by 2030
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) released a new report that shows the potential of a green recovery that prioritizes green building. According to the…
Mount Royal University Releases Toolkit to Maintain Natural Infrastructure
While municipalities tend to focus on human-made infrastructure such as bridges and roads, maintaining natural infrastructure is a growing challenge as well and crucial for…
New Green Infrastructure Funding for Alberta Communities
The governments of Canada and Alberta, with the support of municipalities or other community organizations, will provide more than $107.5 million to complete eight green…