Sunday, April 20, 2025
Canada and Ontario establish auto pact to support EVs
The Government of Canada and the Ontario government have established an auto pact to secure the Stellantis-LGES and Volkswagen deals and provide joint support for…
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A pivotal COP28 ahead and why it matters
Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault, is currently traveling to participate in the 7th Ministerial on Climate Action on the road to…
Canadian Coast Guard invests in remote monitoring of hazardous vessels
Canadians expect clean and safe waterways, and efficient response to marine hazards is a priority for the Government of Canada. Abandoned, wrecked or hazardous vessels…
Funds to cut pollution and support clean energy in Newfoundland
A federal investment of up to $87 million from Canada’s The Low Carbon Economy Fund and the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program will increase…
CIMA+ adds eco-engineering to its expertise with Écogénie acquisition
Today, CIMA+, one of Canada’s largest privately-owned consulting engineering firms, announced the acquisition of Écogénie Inc., a Quebec City-based consulting engineering firm offering eco-engineering services and solutions. A…
Policy POV: Canada needs to turn on the taps for water cleantech
A June 2023 article from the Yale University School of the Environment with the intriguing title “Beyond the Yuck Factor: Cities Turn to ‘Extreme’ Water…
OSPE recommendations for Ontario’s ideal mix of energy sources
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) has conducted an electricity system simulation and economic analysis to determine what retail electricity rates will be in Ontario…
SNC-Lavalin launches decarbonization tool to help industry meet net zero
Montreal, Quebec-based SNC-Lavalin, a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, has launched a decarbonization service for the industrial…
WSP to help deliver carbon capture technology at Edmonton cement plant
WSP has been named as the Owner’s Engineer for Heidelberg Materials North America’s Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) project, to be constructed at its…
Canada, Mexico, U.S. launch ambitious environmental agenda in B.C.
The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) Council Members, representing Canada, Mexico and the United States, met on June 28 and 29 for the annual Council…
Call for applications to support clean fuels and ZEVs
The Government of Canada’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan outlined a target to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 40 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030 and…
Feds launch Canada’s first National Adaptation Strategy
Canadians are facing an increasing number of record-breaking climate events, including wildfires, extreme heatwaves, and floods, on top of slow onset climate impacts, such as…
Indigenous perspectives on climate resilience through self-determination
The Canadian Climate Institute, the country’s leading climate research and policy organization, and The Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources, Canada’s first indigenous-directed environmental non-profit charitable…
Study examines skilled talent shortages in the clean energy sector
Skilled talent shortages are expected to persist in the clean energy sector, particularly for mid and senior-level roles, driven by growing global demand for energy…
Canadian Brownfields Network welcomes new board of directors
The Canadian Brownfields Network (CBN) has elected its new Board of Directors for 2023-24, welcoming a new President, two new Vice-Presidents, and four new Board…
How governments can save Canadians costs on the path to net zero
Clean electricity is quickly becoming a requirement for future economic development and investment. It will also be foundational to meeting Canada’s climate targets. But making…
Looking to add ESG tools to your professional skill set?
Organizations of all sizes are increasingly incorporating environment, social and governance (ESG) approaches into their operations. A new program at Seneca Polytechnic will train students…
Greener Neighbourhoods pilot program calls for project applications
Buildings and homes are the third-largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Canada, accounting for approximately 13 per cent of Canada’s emissions. With this…
Renewable fuels company Anaergia appoints new leadership team
Anaergia Inc., a global renewable fuels provider, has announced the appointment of Brett Hodson as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding the company’s founder and chairman,…
No province gets an “A” on worker preparedness for clean economy
A new report reveals that no province gets an “A” grade on their overall ability to attract and support skilled workers in the clean economy.…
Bank of Canada releases first report on climate risks
The Bank of Canada has released its first annual report outlining the risks that climate change poses to its mandate and operations. The report evaluates how…
Elizabeth Dove is new head of UN Global Compact Network Canada
Elizabeth Dove has been appointed as the new executive director of the United Nations Global Compact Network Canada, the Canadian branch of the UN Global…
QUEST Canada partners with USask for renewable energy initiatives in Indigenous communities
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) and QUEST Canada will collaborate with remote Indigenous communities on a project to accelerate renewable energy initiatives and build a…
Brownie Awards 2023 accepting nominations for outstanding brownfield projects and leaders
Dedicated to the rehabilitation and revitalization of sites that were once contaminated, under-utilized, and undeveloped, the Brownie Awards provide annual recognition and celebration of brownfield…