
Small and Rural Communities Climate Action Guidebook Released
A new national guidebook provides strategic advice for small and rural communities on how to overcome climate-related challenges. Making up a major portion of Canada’s…
A new national guidebook provides strategic advice for small and rural communities on how to overcome climate-related challenges. Making up a major portion of Canada’s…
The Nova Scotia government is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to attract low-cost and innovative solutions to supply 10 per cent of the province’s…
The first report from the mines chief auditor confirms British Columbia has one of the best tailings storage facility (TSF) regulatory frameworks in the world.…
The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are providing investments through FCM’s Green Municipal Fund (GMF) to help reduce greenhouse…
A new coalition believes that Canada has the opportunity to better protect people from the growing effects of climate change and help communities prepare for – and…
Indigenous Services Canada has provided an update on progress toward clean drinking water in all First Nations communities. As of July 6, 2021, 32 First…
Canada Day is coming up tomorrow. It’s a great time to go outside and spend some time on the water, but it’s important to be…
Business leadership is essential if Canada is going to meet its legislated net-zero goals by 2050. The Canadian Business for Social Responsibility (CBSR) association has…
New federal investments are helping to lower emissions and increase the resiliency of communities, while creating jobs and building Canada’s low-emission energy future. Seamus O’Regan…
On June 25, Catherine McKenna, federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities was joined by John Tory, Mayor of Toronto, to announce a new, $200 million…
The Nova Scotia government is seeking public input on ideas to fight climate change and grow the clean economy. The consultation is being undertaken through…
The proportion of single-use food packaging litter found on Canadian shorelines nearly doubled last year, according to Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup’s annual “Dirty Dozen” report.…
The province of British Columbia is charging ahead in expanding its electric vehicle (EV) charging network with more than 50 per cent of the public…
For the first time in Hydro-Québec’s history, solar power is now supplying the company’s grid. Gabrielle-Bodis generating station, located in La Prairie, and Robert-A.-Boyd generating station…
Partners in Project Green is currently recruiting for the annual People Power Challenge employee engagement program, running from August 2 to October 29, 2021. The program is…
The Government of Canada continues to support progress on three unique, Indigenous-led projects that are helping communities in Yukon and northern British Columbia adapt to…
Ontario Place in Toronto is now presenting “Over Floe,” a climate change themed sculpture installation that will float in the inner lagoon from spring until…
Fifteen local governments have been selected to participate in the Canadian Circular Cities and Regions Initiative’s (CCRI) Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Network, designed to promote job creation…
The University of Waterloo is offering Canada’s first Sustainability and Financial Management degree to prepare a new generation of accounting and finance professionals to lead…
Governments can save lives and minimize costs by investing proactively in measures that improve people’s health and security in the face of rising climate impacts,…
The Government of Canada and the Cement Association of Canada (CAC) have formed a partnership to support a roadmap to net-zero carbon concrete. This partnership…
A change in direction is needed if Canada is to meet its emissions-reduction targets, according to a new report by veteran earth scientist David Hughes.…
Activities are underway to help celebrate Canadian Environment Week 2021 during May 30 to June 5. Established in 1971, Canadian Environment Week celebrates Canada’s environmental…
The Climate and Sport Initiative has launched a call for applications for communities to host Save Pond Hockey events featuring top athletes, funded in part by the…