Tag: Environment Journal
New intake model for zero emission vehicle infrastructure funding
Transportation accounts for approximately 25 per cent of total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Canada. As such, the Government of Canada is working to...
Canada’s wetlands are critical to ecosystem recovery, according to national director...
Still waters run deep. Marshes, bogs, swamps, fens and areas of shallow open water that are scattered across the country are quietly keeping our...
Third environmental fine issued for Coastal GasLink project
British Columbia's Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) has issued an administrative penalty to Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd. (CGL) for non-compliance with requirements of its environmental...
Canada’s clean energy sector grew by 10.5% in 2022
The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) has announced the industry’s year-end data, reporting that Canada’s wind and solar energy sector grew significantly in 2022.
“I...
CIB and Calgary close $165M investment for zero-emission buses
Today, the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) announced financial close on a partnership with The City of Calgary which will see the CIB invest $165...
An Agreement to Act Upon: UN Biodiversity Conference creates a...
COP15 was a historic conference, bringing close to 200 nations together to create a concrete plan to protect and restore nature.
While politicians and government...
Environmental groups make urgent recommendations to update CEPA
Three environmental groups, concerned about the failure of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) to reduce emissions of toxic substances to the environment, are...
First annual Net-Zero Advisory Body report recommends improvements for clean energy...
The members of the Net-Zero Advisory Body have released their first annual report, as mandated under the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act (CNZEAA). This report...
NRCan launches call for proposals to deliver Codes Acceleration Fund
The buildings sector is the third-largest source of emissions in Canada, which is why the Canada Green Buildings Strategy will be critical to achieving...
Alberta government advancing hydrogen use in transportation
Alberta’s government is seeking input on developing hydrogen fuelling stations to help support future low-emission transportation needs. Currently the largest hydrogen producer in Canada,...
