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PwC commits to net zero by 2030, globally
Global firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is making a worldwide commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030. The commitment includes supporting clients to…
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Federal Funds to Transition Coal-Generated Power Jobs in Saskatchewan and Alberta
Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, and Minister responsible for Western Economic Diversification Canada, announced $5.8 million in funding to support 12…
Ontario Environment Minister: Cleantech Companies Helping Address Most Pressing Concerns
On September 24, 2020, Jeff Yurek, Ontario’s Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks, addressed the first virtual Environment and Cleantech Business + Policy Forum presented…
Green Municipal Fund Report on Initiatives Across Canada
The newest edition of the Green Municipal Fund (GMF) annual report, “Thriving in our 20th year,” explores the social, economic and environmental impacts that GMF-funded…
Summit Earthworks Announces Project Manager to Lead Remediation Division
Mission, British Columbia-based Summit Earthworks, a growing environmental solutions provider for government, industrial, commercial and residential clients, announced the appointment of Bradley Reshetylo as the…
Clean Energy Funds Support Five Indigenous-led Initiatives in Yukon
Larry Bagnell, Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of Seamus O’Regan, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $5.4-million investment in five community-led clean…
TIER Fund to Support Industry Emission Reduction Programs
The Alberta government is investing a substantial $750 million from its Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) fund, which is funded by large industrial facilities, to…
Climate Change Adaptation Training Funds for Laval University
Seamus O’Regan, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, announced funds for Laval University to support a climate change adaptation training program for urban planners, architects and…
Saskatchewan Carbon Tax Case Goes to Supreme Court
The Government of Saskatchewan is arguing its carbon tax reference case before the Supreme Court on September 22 and September 23, 2020. The province is…
Task Force Releases Final Recommendations for a Green Recovery
The Task Force for a Resilient Recovery recently released its final report, recommending specific measures and investments to help the Government of Canada achieve a…
Alberta Invests in AI to Support Emissions Reductions
Alberta’s government is supporting artificial intelligence and machine learning, with $9 million in funding for the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii). The funding includes $4…
New $206 million Climate Action and Awareness Fund Announced
Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Jonathan Wilkinson, announced the creation of the new Climate Action and Awareness Fund, which will invest $206 million in…
Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup Initiative Receives Support from Nova Chemicals
The Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup Initiative (GLPC) recently welcomed NOVA Chemicals Corporation as its lead corporate sponsor. As one of the largest Canadian petrochemical companies,…
GNR Québec Capital Announces President and General Manager
GNR Québec Capital L.P., an investment fund dedicated to increasing the conversion of waste into renewable natural gas (RNG) in the Province of Quebec, announced…
Schools in Saskatchewan Implementing 164 Energy Efficiency Projects
Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Jonathan Wilkinson, announced that, through the Climate Action Incentive Fund (CAIF), the federal government will provide approximately $12 million…
New Regulations to Advance Saskatchewan’s Climate Strategy
The Government of Saskatchewan is implementing key commitments made in the province’s climate change strategy, Prairie Resilience, to help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and…
New Funds for Recycling and Waste Diversion in Manitoba
The Manitoba government will provide $10 million toward recycling and waste diversion during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Manitobans are spending more time at home, and in…
Yukon’s New Strategy for Climate Change, Energy and Green Economy
The Government of Yukon released a bold new strategy that includes 131 actions to address the impacts of climate change while building a green economy…
B.C. Takes New Action on Plastics Pollution
Through new initiatives, the Government of British Columbia is taking action to prevent plastic waste from polluting communities, shorelines and ending up in landfills. “People…
QUEST Appoints New Additions to Board of Directors
QUEST, a national non-government organization that works to accelerate the adoption of efficient and integrated community-scale energy systems in Canada recently announced Dale Beugin, Ron…
Report on Fighting Climate Change While Growing Ontario Economy
The Green Ribbon Panel released a new report detailing the path forward for Ontario’s electricity system to lower consumer costs, fight climate change and grow…
NCC Protects Rare Old-Growth Forest in Maritimes
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has purchased rare, old-growth forest in Damascus, northeast of Saint John, New Brunswick to preserve it to being lost…
RFP for Haz Waste Management and Response in B.C.
A new request for proposals (RFP) has been issued in British Columbia to solicit submissions from firms established within the marketplace that are able to…
ALUS Canada Receives Sponsorship to Restore Farmland
ALUS Canada has received a significant New Acre Project sponsorship by Silk, a pioneering brand in Danone Canada’s plant-based product category. Through its $100,000 commitment,…