Monday, July 7, 2025
Canada announces funding to protect land and freshwater
The Government of Canada has announced up to $796 million in funding to support provinces, territories, and other partners as they work to protect and conserve…
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New tool reveals world’s most water-intensive industries
Water Watch: CDP’s Water Impact Index, developed by environmental disclosure platform CDP, reveals the world’s most polluting and water-intensive industries. “Achieving a water secure, net zero future…
City of Leduc releases Environmental Progress Report
The City of Leduc’s 2020 Environmental Progress Report is now available. Despite challenges faced as a result of COVID-19, the City noted that it continued…
Initiative formed to push responsible use of electronics
More than 20 organizations have come together in a global initiative to tackle the social and environmental problems of electronics. The Circular Electronics Initiative aims…
Hydro-Québec to support the electrification of school buses
Hydro-Québec announced a pilot project with Autobus Groupe Séguin, a Québec-based, family-owned company that operates in the field of school and chartered transportation. Autobus Groupe…
Alberta invests $4.7 million in renewable fuel production
The Alberta government is using $4.7 million from the TIER fund to create a $28.6 million facility in Lethbridge County that will produce an estimated…
Yukon’s first Clean Future report released
A report on Yukon’s progress towards implementing the climate change, energy, and green economy commitments found in the Our Clean Future strategy is now available.…
Funding for green and community infrastructure in PEI
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island announced funding for nine green and community infrastructure projects across the province. “Investments in green and community infrastructure means investing in the…
Cleantech companies put B.C.’s Hydrogen Strategy into action
Two Lower Mainland companies are helping B.C. transition to a clean-energy future by advancing the use of hydrogen technology, creating jobs and supporting B.C.’s Hydrogen…
Urgency for climate change action is surging but public confidence is weak
The University of Ottawa’s Positive Energy program released new survey results tracking Canadians’ views about action on climate change. The results provide a timely snapshot…
Network to boost natural products and tech in Canada
Canada’s natural products sector has the potential to offer vast environmental, health and economic benefits to Canadians. This includes everything from agriculture to wastewater treatment,…
Inaugural green and inclusive building funds awarded
Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Catherine McKenna has announced the first recipients of the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program, which supports green and…
GFL Environmental closes acquisition of Terrapure
GFL Environmental Inc., a leading environmental services company, has closed the previously announced $927.5 million acquisition of the environmental and solid waste business of Terrapure…
Circular economy business accelerator launches in Ontario
The Guelph Smart Cities Office, 10C and Innovation Guelph are launching the Circular Opportunity Innovation Launchpad (COIL) Activate Circular Accelerator program, a new circular business accelerator initiative…
$796 million to protect biodiversity and combat climate change
The federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Jonathan Wilkinson, announced up to $796 million in funding to support…
Investment for first made-in-Canada electric vehicle
The Government of Canada has announced a $5-million FedDev Ontario investment for the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) to support Project Arrow, the automotive industry’s…
Crisis Communication: How to Turn a Code Red into Climate Action
By Connie Vitello This week the world’s leading authority on global climate change issued a “code red.” This comes as no surprise to Canadians who…
Indigenous-led conservation initiatives receive support
Indigenous Guardians and Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA) initiatives across Canada recognize the many lessons that can be learned from Indigenous partners when it…
Scotiabank closes inaugural $1B sustainability bond
Scotiabank announced the closing of its inaugural USD $1 billion three-year Sustainability Bond offering, in support of the bank’s commitment to making a positive impact…
IEA report to empower smart cities toward net zero
Cities cities can play a central role to accelerate progress towards clean, low-carbon, resilient and inclusive energy systems. This idea was recognized by climate and…
Feds launch zero emission public transit fund
The federal Ministry of Infrastructure and Communities has launched a $2.75 billion Zero Emission Transit Fund — a five year national program that will help…
Clean energy project in downtown Winnipeg receives support
The Forks Renewal Corporation is cutting the use of natural gas in its buildings in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba with a geothermal energy system funded in…
Canada Post Commits to Achieve Net Zero GHG Emissions by 2050
Canada Post has adopted a science-based target to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30 per cent by 2030, an initial target that will…
IPCC Releases “Code Red” Global Climate Report
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) — the United Nations (UN) body that assesses the science of climate change — has released its sixth…