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Survey Reveals Concern for Achieving Net Zero Targets
A survey by GHD, one of the world’s leading professional services companies, has found that only 47 per cent of Canadian consumers and 42 per cent…
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Environment and Cleantech Business + Policy Forum to Explore Post-Pandemic Future
In partnership with the Ontario Environment Industry Association (ONEIA), we are pleased to offer a joint invitation to the annual Environment and Cleantech Business +…
Canada’s New Growth-Focused Climate Fund Launched
Purpose Investments Inc., based in Toronto, Ontario, has announced that Purpose Global Climate Opportunities Fund is now available to investors. Canada’s new growth-focused climate fund will began…
Ballard Releases ESG Report, Update on Carbon Zero Goal
Ballard Power Systems has released its second annual ESG report, “Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report 2020,” highlighting the company’s 2020 performance in a number…
New Industry Alliance for Net Zero Banking Launched
An industry-led, United Nations (UN)-convened Net Zero Banking Alliance has been been launched through the UN Financial Services Taskforce of the Sustainable Markets Initiative. The…
Canadian Institute for Climate Choices Appoints New President
The Canadian Institute for Climate Choices has announced that Dr. Rick Smith will lead the Institute as President effective June 14, 2021. Dr. Smith brings 25…
WSP Commits to Achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2040
As Canada and the global community marked the 51st annual Earth Day yesterday, and the federal government announced strengthened climate commitments at the Leaders Summit on…
Prime Minister Takes Stronger Action on Climate Change
During today’s Leaders Summit on Climate, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, announced that Canada will enhance emissions reduction target under the Paris Agreement – known as…
Earth Day 2021 Activities Available Virtually
Happy Earth Day across Canada and globally. The theme for this year’s Earth Day is “Let’s Take Care of the Planet,” which focuses on citizen…
Canada’s Greenest Employers Setting New Sustainability Standards
With millions of Canadians working away from their normal workplaces the past year, many of the country’s most sustainable organizations responded by helping employees to…
Federal Budget Supports a Green Recovery, Environmental Targets
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland has released Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience, the Government of Canada’s…
Nominations Open for Brownie Awards 2021
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…
Government of Canada Delivers on Commitment to Strengthen CEPA
The Government of Canada is delivering on its commitment to modernize the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) and is recognizing Canadians’ right to a…
Canada Supports Transition to National Circular Plastics Economy
Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Jonathan Wilkinson, announced approximately $1.3M to support five projects that aim to reduce plastic waste, prevent plastic pollution,…
Environmental Trust Fund Invests Over $9 Million in Environmental Initiatives
The Government of New Brunswick announced that the Environmental Trust Fund will invest over $9 million in 263 environmental projects in 2021-22. “The department is…
CIB and Private Sector Partners to Invest in Lake Erie Connector
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and ITC Investment Holdings (ITC) have signed an agreement in principle to invest $1.7 billion in the Lake Erie Connector…
New Commitments to Secure the Future of the Biosphere Complex
The federal, provincial, and municipal governments are devoting $45 million over five years to ensure the continuity of the Biosphere complex, which fosters a dialogue between…
Supporting Climate Change Awareness and Action for Young Canadians
The Government of Canada has announced new support to engage more than 600,000 youth across Canada in climate science awareness and action. Through an investment…
WSP Completes Acquisition of Golder, Appoints New Leadership
WSP Global Inc. has announced the completion of its previously announced $1.4 billion acquisition of Enterra Holdings Ltd., the holding company of Golder Associates. Golder…
New Environment Minister for Newfoundland and Labrador
Yesterday Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador Andrew Furey appointed members to his Cabinet and announced a number of changes related to department alignments, including new…
Investments for National Capital Region’s First Net-Zero Community
A $23-million investment to Hydro Ottawa through the Federation of Canadian Municipality (FCM) Green Municipal Fund (GMF) will help create a district energy (DE) system for…
Amendments to Nova Scotia’s Electricity Act Create New Renewable Energy Opportunities
The Nova Scotia government is creating new pathways to clean, renewable energy sources with amendments to the Electricity Act introduced April 7, 2021, by Minister…
Circular Great Lakes Launches to Combat Plastic Pollution
The Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR) announced the creation of Circular Great Lakes, a regional initiative focused initially on keeping valuable plastic materials out of…
Investments for Community-Led Clean Energy Projects in Nunavut
Investments of more than $7.6 million have been dedicated to support three clean energy projects in Nunavut to enhance understanding of energy use and support…