Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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…
News
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…
Environmental Surveillance Can Provide Early Warning System for Detecting COVID-19
Wastewater samples prove everyone infected with COVID-19 releases a little of the rapidly evolving disease, according to researchers at Western University in London, Ontario. While…
Pollution Probe Launches Zero Emission Vehicles Platform
Pollution Probe has launched its latest initiative to accelerate the deployment of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in Canadian municipalities. The goals of the Municipal ZEV Engagement…
New Indigenous-Led Clean Energy Projects in Northwest Territories
The Government of Canada is investing in community-led clean energy projects with remote Indigenous communities to support building a low-emissions energy future, moving away from…
EV Skills Training Available at Three Additional Colleges
More automotive technicians in British Columbia can upgrade their skills to work on electric vehicles (EVs) through the expansion of the EV Maintenance Training program…
Digital Initiative to Support Climate Change Research
The intersection of science and technology will be critical to helping Canada achieve a cleaner future by providing new ways to address pressing environmental challenges.…
Engaging with Albertans on coal policy development
The Alberta government has appointed an independent committee to lead a comprehensive public engagement to inform the development of a modern coal policy. The Coal…
Support for Climate Action and Cleantech Sector in B.C.
The British Columbia government is taking action on climate change by setting sectoral greenhouse gas (GHG) targets to guide emission reductions, while supporting B.C. industry…
Teck Coal Limited to Pay Record-Setting Fine and Reduce Pollution
Teck Coal Limited has been ordered to pay $60 million under the Fisheries Act and must comply with a direction requiring pollution reduction measures. On March…