Saturday, June 7, 2025
Market Watch: Powering up the clean economy with Canadian renewable energy
By James Sbrolla & Connie Vitello General Market Commentary The Bank of Canada’s key interest rate has been unchanged at five per cent since July…
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Youth-led climate target case in Ontario heads back to court
Young people around the globe are prioritizing a pro-active approach to environmental advocacy, including big names like Swedish Greta Thunberg and the Fridays for Climate…
Export Development Canada reaches record $12B in support of cleantech
Export Development Canada (EDC) has provided a record of more than $12 billion in support for cleantech business in 2023, achieving its target two years…
Eligible Canadian residents to receive their first pollution pricing rebate of the year
On January 15, 2024, people living in provinces where the federal fuel charge applies will receive their first pollution pricing rebate of the year through…
Canadian company partners to develop first carbon mineralization project at an active mine
Arca, a carbon mineralization company based in Vancouver, British Columbia, has announced that the B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) has provided the…
The 2024 Global Cleantech 100 includes 13 Canadian companies
With our Market Watch column, we’re always searching for the latest in clean technology innovations, especially when it comes to Canadian companies. There has never…
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories authorized to construct new disposal facility
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has authorized amendments for the nuclear research and test establishment operating licence held by Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) for…
Geotab launches sustainability alliance to support electrification
Oakville, Ontario-based Geotab Inc., a global leader in connected transportation solutions, has launched the Geotab Sustainability Alliance, a group of solution and service providers dedicated…
Brookfield Renewable to issue $400M of green bonds
Brookfield Renewable Partners ULC, a subsidiary of Brookfield Renewable, has agreed to issue $400 million aggregate principal amount of medium-term notes, which will be fully…
Stantec to acquire Morrison Hershfield, expand environmental service offering
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has signed an agreement to acquire Morrison Hershfield, a 1,150-person engineering and management firm headquartered in…
Federal registry proposed to help tackle plastics pollution
The Government of Canada is taking action to reduce plastic pollution and move toward a circular economy addressing the entire lifecycle of plastics, keeping it…
Policy POV: Rights pertaining to environmentally significant proposals
The new year is a suitable time for environmental practitioners to take stock of new or revised regulations, rules and recent developments impacting the sector.…
Canadian unions release roadmap for workers to see path forward for green economy
The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) has partnered with the Pembina Institute to release the second in a series of reports offering a blueprint for the…
Canadian cleantech to measure methane and carbon emissions around the globe
GHGSat, a global leader in greenhouse gas emissions intelligence, recently announced plans to measure methane and carbon dioxide emissions at every major industrial site worldwide,…
Contemplating the Roman Empire and Canadian climate resolutions
A secret obsession was recently exposed and went viral on social media. It appears many have the Roman Empire on their minds. Posts with the…
First progress report on the emissions reduction plan shows Canada bending the curve
Did you know that the largest contributor to Canada’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is the energy sector? This includes power generation (heat and electricity), transportation,…
Pilot projects to improve oil and gas site reclamation work in Alberta
The Alberta government is launching new pilot projects to test ways to speed up oil and gas well site reclamation while protecting the environment. Reclamation…
Downey Ridge Environmental adds Fortune 500 clients to its expanding network
Downey Ridge Environmental Company (DRE), developer of Greasezilla℠ FOG (fats, oils & grease) separation and processing system, anticipates another year of stellar growth with new…
Ontario’s largest RNG facility reaches final stages of commissioning
Walker Industries announced that its Niagara Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facility has reached final stages of commissioning, making it the largest RNG project in Ontario.…
Applicants wanted for managing wildfire in a changing climate
The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources has announced the launch of the Fighting and Managing Wildfire in a Changing Climate Program — Training Fund (FMWCC). Under…
Industry leaders meet about regulatory modernization for the unprecedented decarbonization of the grid
Canadians stand to benefit from major new infrastructure investments and significant environmental improvements if appropriate regulatory changes are implemented in the near future, according to…
Billion-dollar lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing facility coming to B.C.
E-One Moli Energy is building a lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing facility in the province of British Columbia. The $1 billion project is expected to create…
Market Watch: Canadian cleantech that takes carbon out of the equation
General Market Commentary On December 6, 2023, the Bank of Canada held its interest rate at 5%, as the Bank continues its policy of quantitative…
Three new projects will help restore fish habitats in B.C.
British Columbia’s First Nations and Campbell River community will benefit from three new projects that will help rebuild habitats, strengthen local wild Pacific salmon populations…