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Environment minister releases roadmap for $9B emissions reduction plan
Today the Government of Canada released a detailed, sector-by-sector roadmap for curbing emissions in the country by 40 per cent below 2005 levels by the…
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EV maintenance skills training expands in B.C.
More British Columbians can upgrade their skills to work on electric vehicles (EVs) through the expansion of the EV Maintenance Training program to three more…
Consultations launched for clean electricity standard
The Government of Canada has launched consultations to develop Canada’s Clean Electricity Standard (CES) and drive progress towards a net-zero electricity grid by 2035. Work…
Powering Sustainable Partnerships: Energy efficiency for and by First Nations
By Zack Metcalfe Retooling old buildings for energy efficiency might not generate the same excitement as solar arrays, wind farms, or electric vehicles. But the…
Ontario expanding EV charging infrastructure across province
The Ontario government is providing $91 million to help make electric vehicle (EV) chargers more accessible to the public across the province. The investment will…
Federal investments for sustainable initiatives in Quebec
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) recently announced a combined investment totaling more than $12.6 million through FCM’s Green Municipal Fund (GMF) to help reduce greenhouse…
Report on decarbonization commitments and strategies to attain net zero
A new white paper from global professional services company GHD North America points out that most of the world’s energy and industrial organizations used the…
Government of Canada issues inaugural $5B green bond
This week, the Government of Canada issued its inaugural 7.5-year, $5 billion green bond, which will play an important role in financing the federal government’s…
LG and Stellantis investing in Ontario’s first large-scale EV battery plant
With the support of the Ontario, federal and municipal governments, LG Energy Solution and automaker Stellantis are joining forces to build the province’s first large-scale…
Funding for the national Indigenous electric highway
Indigenous Clean Energy (ICE) has launched a new initiative to help Canadian Indigenous communities install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Through the program, ICE will…
Strategy for seizing Canada’s opportunities in the green economy
The transition to a global net-zero, low-carbon economy is underway and Canada must build the industries that will position the country for success. Otherwise, it…
Partnership to conserve wetlands in B.C., Ontario and Quebec
Today, in alignment with World Water Day, 15 insurance companies have joined forces with a leading conservation organization to launch Nature Force — a landmark…
EnviroTech 2022 event agenda now available
The Environmental Services Association of Alberta (ESAA) is presenting EnviroTech 2022 as an in-person event on April 20-22 at the Hyatt Regency in Calgary. Event…
CUTRIC launches transit decarbonization committee
The Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) recently launched a unique national forum to create strategic pathways for utilities to support the deployment…
Smooth Sailing with Sustainable Solutions: New retrofits brings electric motors to maritime transport
By Zack Metcalfe Over the past decade, Canadians have become familiar with electrified bikes, cars, passenger trucks, dump trucks, transport trucks, city buses, and even…
Federal funds for conservation and restoration projects
The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault, today announced that the department is now accepting applications for the Environmental Damages Fund (EDF). More…
Government and industry must work together to seize Canada’s opportunities in the global green economy
The transition to a global net-zero, low-carbon economy is underway and Canada must build the industries that will position the country for success. Otherwise, it…
Honey bee colony collapse could mean food insecurity
Vancouver, B.C – Honey bee colony collapse is a significant problem for Canada, and globally. Important crops including canola, blueberry, cranberry, almond, pear, apples and…
Government of Canada invests in Montréal branch of O‑I Canada Corp.
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) O-I Canada Corp. (O-I) manufactures a diverse range of glass containers for the beer, alcoholic beverage, wine and spirits,…
Nature Energy announces biogas plant project for Quebec
Nature Energy, a global leader in renewable energy, announced that it has acquired land in Farnham, Quebec, to build its first-ever biogas plant in North…
Sustainable energy and methane capture initiatives launched
The Government of Saskatchewan is continuing to support responsible energy production with two initiatives that enhance Saskatchewan-specific data and ensure the province remains one of…
New EV chargers coming to Saskatchewan
George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $2-million investment in the Saskatchewan…
Canada launches Impact Canada Oil Spill Response Challenge
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, launched the $10-million Impact Canada Oil Spill Response Challenge, which encourages innovators to develop rapidly deployable solutions…
Nova Scotia community projects to reduce emissions
Nova Scotia communities are pursuing clean energy projects with funding from the Low Carbon Communities program. “Communities across Nova Scotia have shown that they want…