Saturday, April 19, 2025
Government of Canada Launches Hydrogen Strategy
Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, Seamus O’Regan, has launched a new framework that seeks to position Canada as a global hydrogen leader, cementing this low-carbon…
Sustainability
New Strengthened Climate Plan for Canada: $15B for Resilient Recovery
The government of Canada has released a strengthened climate plan – “A Healthy Environment and a Healthy Economy” – to help achieve federal economic and…
New Funding to Expand Electric Vehicle Network in Maritimes
Seamus O’Regan, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, has announced a $495,000 investment in Saint John Energy to help build 99 electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers…
Montreal Unveils Key Actions to Achieve Climate Goals
The City of Montreal’s new climate plan consists of 46 specific actions to allow the city to achieve the ambitious climate targets it has set…
Canada’s Biggest Brands Support “Golden Design Rules” to Reduce Plastic Waste
More than 20 Canadian retail and consumer packaged goods companies, representing a substantial proportion of the nation’s plastic packaging, are among the first to support…
Amendments to the Federal Sustainable Development Act Now in Force
Amendments to strengthen transparency have come into force through the Federal Sustainable Development Act. “Canadians want cleaner air, healthier communities, and a strong economy for…
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster Launches Blue Futures Pathways Project
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster announced a new innovation ecosystem project called Blue Futures Pathways Project. Focused on building capabilities and the development of workers to support…
Survey: Sustainable Finance Gaining Steam Among Investors and Issuers
A new survey of issuers and investors, conducted by HSBC, has found that all but two per cent of Canadian issuers are already factoring sustainability…
OPG Commits to Net Zero by 2040
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has released its Climate Change Plan that includes ambitious goals aimed at driving efficient, economy-wide decarbonization and economic renewal, while protecting…
New Maps Show Extent of Human Impact on Environment
The North American Land Change Monitoring System (NALCMS) has released a new map product depicting land cover change across North America. The maps tell a…
New Scholarship for Environmental Studies
Canon Canada Inc. has partnered with York University and the University of British Columbia (UBC) to reward academic achievement and innovative environmental ideas. The Canon…
FCM Recommendations for a Green Recovery
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has released recommendations for federal post-COVID economic recovery plans—urging a green and inclusive recovery that empowers local leaders to…
New Executive Director of David Suzuki Foundation
Severn Cullis-Suzuki, environmental and cultural activist, speaker and author, has been appointed the new incoming executive director of the David Suzuki Foundation. Cullis-Suzuki has been…
Enbridge Takes Action to Cut Carbon Footprint
Canada’s largest pipeline operator, Enbridge Inc., has set new emissions reduction targets, as the industry faces intense pressure from investors and government commitments to limit carbon…
Report Estimates 1.5 Million Jobs in Green Building by 2030
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) released a new report that shows the potential of a green recovery that prioritizes green building. According to the…
Green Pilot Projects in 15 Quebec Communities Receive Support
The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are continuing to make strategic investments through the Green Municipal Fund (GMF) to support…
Contemplating Environmental Cooperation with CEC’s Nathalie Daoust
The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC), established by Canada, Mexico and the United States through the North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation, brings together a…
Metrolinx, TRCA and Parks Canada Tree Planting Initiative
Metrolinx has started an extensive ecological compensation effort to offset the planned changes to rail corridors in preparation for GO Expansion infrastructure. With the massive GO…
CDP Research Highlights Deforestation Risks in Consumer Supply Chains
Industry commitments to net zero deforestation in the consumer goods sector are unlikely to be met, unless commodity producers in the supply chain rapidly improve…
A Force for Nature: Catherine Grenier, NCC’s New President and CEO
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) recently welcomed Catherine Grenier, the new president and CEO, and a force for nature. Ask Catherine Grenier to describe…
Ottawa Approves $2.6 million for Energy Evolution
The City of Ottawa’s Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management approved investing the $2.6-million surplus from last year’s Hydro Ottawa dividend in…
New Climate Action Fund Opportunities for PEI Projects
A new provincial fund will support creativity and community-led solutions to address climate change in Prince Edward Island. A $3-million commitment to be delivered over…
FCM Elects New President and Board of Directors
The members of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) elected a new president and board of directors during its first-ever virtual annual general meeting due…
Call for New Building Code to Meet Net-Zero Commitments
The federal-provincial Pan Canadian Framework on Clean Growth Climate Change (PCF) calls for all new buildings to be Net-Zero Energy Ready (NZEr) by 2030. However,…