Monday, August 11, 2025
Alberta Introduces New Rules for Resource Well Cleanup
The Government of Alberta has introduced a new framework to manage oil and gas liabilities – which includes a series of mechanisms and requirements to…
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B.C. Vehicle Sales to be 100 Per Cent Electric by 2040
Regulations are in place outlining how British Columbia will make the switch to 100 per cent electric-vehicle sales by 2040. The regulations follow the Zero-Emission…
QUEST, Pollution Probe Release Energy Innovation Report
QUEST and Pollution Probe have released their first Innovation Sandboxes project report: Enter the Sandbox: Developing Innovations Sandboxes for the Energy Sector. The report identifies best…
Alberta’s First Hydrogen Blending Project Receives Funding
Canadian Utilities, an ATCO company, was recently awarded $2.8 million in funding from the Emission Reductions Alberta (ERA) Natural Gas Challenge to advance a first-of-its-kind hydrogen blending…
Data Dashboard Visualizes Sustainable Development Goals
Launched at sdg.tracking-progress.org, The Global SDG Indicator Platform offers an opportunity to explore indicators for the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (or SDGs) across the planet,…
CPP’s Investing Policy Reinforces the Role of ESG
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) has published an updated policy on sustainable investments, reflecting its increased conviction in the importance of considering…
New First Nations Clean Energy Projects Announced in BC
Seven new clean energy projects in First Nations, northern and rural communities will reduce pollution and make life more affordable through British Columbia’s Community Energy…
Global Life Sciences Firm Opens Canadian Location
CRB, a leading global provider of design, engineering and construction services for life sciences and advanced technology clients, has opened its newest office in Toronto,…
Canada Continues to Support Indigenous Guardians Program
The Government of Canada announced funding for 10 new projects under the Indigenous Guardians Pilot Program. The funding will support projects in 2020–2021 under the…
Feds to Fund Energy Efficiency E-Training
Seamus O’Regan, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, recently announced over $200,000 to invest in e-training opportunities for Canadians in the energy efficiency sector, which will prepare them for jobs in…
Alberta Invests in 20 New Projects to Reduce Emissions
The Government of Alberta is providing $58 million through Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) to reduce emissions and to create jobs in the natural gas sector.…
First Phase of Saskatchewan’s Well Abandonment Program Approved
The Government of Saskatchewan has approved its first parcel of work packages to be completed through the Accelerated Site Closure Program (ASCP). A total of…
First Nations Forestry Projects in BC Generate Green Energy Jobs
The Government of British Columbia recently announced that Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) grants will continue to support the Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN)…
Measuring Impact of Green Building for Recovery in Canada
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) recently launched a new initiative designed to rally support for a green recovery that includes green building. Industry leaders Real…
Revised Contaminated Sites Regulations in BC
Amendments to contaminated sites regulations in British Columbia will result in more clarity and improved compliance verification and enforcement, and will allow resources to be…
Electronics Waste Report Calls for International Action on Recovery
A new report from the United Nations Global E-Waste Statistics Partnership (GESP) calls for decision-makers to adopt an internationally recognized framework to measure and monitor…
Vancouver Climate Actions and Next Steps Announced
Vancouver City Council recently received progress updates on two of the city’s core environmental plans: the Greenest City Action Plan (GCAP) and the Climate Emergency…
Canada Joins Global Ocean Alliance and Increases Marine Conservation Measures
Canada, which is an ocean nation with the longest coastline in the world, is joining other countries to advocate for international action to increase conservation…
New Plan Helps Vancouver Farmers Adapt to Climate Change
Farmers on Vancouver Island and the Southern Gulf Islands will have more support to adapt to climate change following the development of the Vancouver Island…
Ontario Seeks Input on New Digital System for Haz Waste
The Government of Ontario is seeking feedback on proposed regulatory and implementation changes that will modernize the Hazardous Waste program through a new digital reporting…
Manitoba Increases Protection of Two Provincial Parks
The Manitoba government has changed land-use categories in Duck Mountain Provincial Park and Turtle Mountain Provincial Park to ensure the protection and sustainability of 6,065…
Burnaby City Council Approves Bold Climate Action Plan
Burnaby City Council has approved a Climate Action Framework, a roadmap for the city as it takes meaningful actions to address climate change. “Transitioning to…
Green Municipal Fund Tool Drives Energy Efficiency
The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities launched the Municipal Energy Roadmap. This decision-support tool provides specific guidance to identify the most…
New Canadian Renewable Energy Association Launched
Effective July 1, 2020, the Canadian Renewable Energy Association is the new multi-technology industry association that provides a unified voice for solar energy, wind energy,…