Saturday, April 19, 2025
Toronto continues response efforts following flooding
Climate change is increasing the instances of frequent and severe flooding – Canada’s most common natural hazard – with about 80 per cent of Canadian…
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Ontario government appoints new chair of Ontario Energy Board
The Ontario government is taking the next step in building an effective and modern regulator for its energy sector by appointing Mark White as the…
Federal funds to protect aquatic ecosystems through restoration work
Canada’s oceans and waterways are home to diverse ecosystems that play a key role in the health of Canadians and the environment. Climate change, pollution,…
New rules for collaboration on environmental assessments with B.C. First Nations
New rules for dispute resolution will help support settle conflicts between the Province of British Columbia and First Nations about environmental assessments, a significant milestone…
Market Watch: Cleantech to support the energy transition
General Market Commentary The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate on June 5, 2024, marking a major turning point in its fight against…
Time to cash in on carbon rebates and small business tax credit
Today is the final opportunity for eligible small businesses in provinces with the federal pollution pricing system to file their tax returns to benefit from…
How to transform business networks into cleantech ecosystems
In a compelling online webinar hosted on July 10, 2024, by Cleantech Group, industry experts delved into the transformative power of cleantech ecosystems. The “Exploring…
Vancouver’s long-buried “First Creek” restored as part of Tatlow Park renewal
A long-buried creek under Kitsilano’s Tatlow Park has been restored, thanks to a multi-year project led by the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation. Centuries…
Schneider Electric Canada launches smart buildings division
Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is transforming its Digital Buildings business in Canada with the launch…
Examining the fragmented energy transition and the role of provinces
How exactly is Canada doing in terms of achieving the energy transition? Yesterday, representatives from Clean Energy Canada and the Pembina Institute provided an insightful…
CIMA+ welcomes Mike Murray to lead clean energy projects
CIMA+, one of Canada’s largest private consulting engineering firms, recently announced the addition of Mike Murray. Based in Vancouver, B.C., Murray will assume the role…
Historic partnership to develop $9B wind farm project in Quebec
The Pekuakamiulnuatsh First Nation, the Atikamekw of Wemotaci, the Domaine-du-Roy MRC and Hydro-Québec announced a partnership for the development of the Chamouchouane zone in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean,…
Atlas carbon sequestration project gets the green light
Carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) in Alberta has taken a step forward with the Atlas carbon storage hub. The partnership with Shell and ATCO…
Plan for the Ban: Construction industry targeted in Canada’s federal plastics registry
By: Talia Gordner, Julia Loney, Martin Thiboutot, Annik Forristal and Karel Peters With the federal government facing mounting pressure to take steps to decrease Canadians’…
Funds to commercialize innovative cleantech in Alberta
The federal government has announced more than $21.9 million for 13 projects to bolster Alberta’s clean technology sector through the commercialization and adoption of new…
Investments for decarbonization projects in Manitoba
Committed to taking real action to tackle climate change, the governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing $10.9 million in 32 projects that will reduce…
Environment Journal launches inaugural quarterly edition
Environment Journal is excited to unveil a quarterly edition designed to meet the demands of its digitally savvy readers who are eager for more content.…
Paving the way for circularity on the Plastics Pathway at the Toronto Zoo
The Plastics Pathway, an initiative of Pollution Probe, the Toronto Zoo and GreenMantra Technologies, has reached another important milestone with the paving of a section of the on-site path using…
Brownie Awards 2024: Submit your nominations for outstanding brownfield projects
The 25th Anniversary of the Brownie Awards is featuring a special anniversary award and a refresh of other categories to bring the qualifications up to speed on the…
Federal government launches Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits (ITCs)
As countries around the world race to seize the economic opportunities associated with a net-zero future, the Government of Canada is taking action to support…
CEC31 empowers communities and encourages youth in environmental justice efforts
Through the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC), the governments of Canada, Mexico, and the United States, marked a significant milestone with the 31st Annual Council…
Grassroots movements and policy initiatives take centre stage at CEC31
By Reya Shreya Rai The 31st Annual Council Session of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC31), held in Wilmington, North Carolina, is a pivotal event…
Great expectations discussed at the Great Lakes Sustainable Growth Forum
The Great Lakes Region provides the backbone for an $8 trillion regional economy that would one of the largest in the world if it stood alone as…
WSP in Canada appoints sector leader for Earth and Environment
Corey McNair, WSP in Canada’s (WSP) senior vice president of Environment for Ontario and Atlantic, has been promoted to sector leader for Earth and Environment…