Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Historic Speech from the Throne emphasizes protection of natural resources
By Colin Isaacs Following an election campaign in which the environment scarcely made any appearance at all the Speech from the Throne to kick off…
ESG
Celebrating excellence in public works at OPWA awards
The Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA) Annual Awards Luncheon is a premier event celebrating excellence in public works across Ontario. This prestigious event recognizes outstanding…
$3B to support critical minerals development and Indigenous partnership in Ont.
Critical minerals are the foundation upon which modern technology is built. They are used in a wide range of essential products ranging from mobile phones…
Englobe expands market presence with Higher Ground acquisition
Englobe Corporation, a leading engineering and environmental services firm with a well-established presence across Canada, has announced the acquisition of Higher Ground Consulting Inc., an…
Canada’s largest battery storage facility opens ahead of schedule
The Oneida Energy Storage Project has officially commenced commercial operations. The project was completed ahead of schedule and under budget and is the largest battery…
Prime Minister appoints new cabinet, including new environment minister
Today, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the members of Canada’s new Ministry. Canadians elected this new government with a strong mandate to define a new…
WSP awarded contact for nuclear waste storage project
WSP in Canada (WSP) has been named as the vendor of choice for the design and engineering contract for the Deep Geological Repository (DGR) by…
Ontario engineers advocate for increased use of recycled materials
As part of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) professional development series, engineers recently gathered to discuss how the increased use of Recycled Crushed…
ArcelorMittal in Que. faces 200 charges under the Fisheries Act
On April 30, 2025, Environment and Climate Change Canada Enforcement laid 200 charges against ArcelorMittal Canada inc. for violation of subsection 36(3) of the Fisheries Act. Under subsection 36(3) of the Fisheries Act, it is…
Ontario government must answer for climate record in historic youth climate case
The youth-led Mathur case is heading back to court. Today, the Supreme Court of Canada has rejected Ontario’s request to appeal a landmark decision from…
Carney calls for strength across the nation and protection of natural resources
Led by Mark Carney, the Liberal Party of Canada will form a fourth consecutive government, with minority status, which took longer to determine than usual.…
How green bond labelling impacts investment behaviour
The Smart Prosperity Institute, a Canadian research network and think tank, has shared significant new research findings on green bonds and sustainable finance. The study…
Manifest Climate’s AI-powered platform expands availability
Manifest Climate, a leading AI-powered platform for sustainability research and reporting, is now available on Microsoft Azure Marketplace and Microsoft AppSource. This expanded availability brings…
Environment Journal launches “History of the Environment” timeline on Earth Day
Environment Journal is launching the first edition of History of the Environment, a new online resource that chronicles over 170 key moments in the environmental…
Environmentalists pay tribute to Pope Francis for commitment to nature and climate justice
Environmental leaders around the world are paying tribute to Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, who passed away earlier today, on Easter…
Relationship Protocol advances First Nations climate solutions
The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) have entered into a Relationship Protocol to strengthen First Nations climate leadership, advance climate priorities,…
Elbows up for responsible environmental management in mining
It’s a curious time for Canadians as we face off for a trade war started by our former best friends to the south, while we…
Federal Election: Environmental platforms in focus
We’re at the halfway point to the snap federal election on April 28, 2025. According to an Abacus Data survey of 1,900 Canadian adults, which…
Spotlight on Sustainability: OCUSP advances collective campus knowledge and impact
The Ontario College and University Sustainability Professionals (OCUSP) network has long been at the forefront of sustainability leadership within Ontario’s post-secondary sector. As a dynamic…
Stantec acquires Ryan Hanley, an Irish engineering and environmental consultancy
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has acquired Ryan Hanley, a 150-person engineering and environmental consultancy with locations across Ireland. Ryan Hanley will…
Expanding Toronto’s tree canopy can build a climate-resilient city
Urbanization has reshaped cities around the world, typically pitted against ecological and landscape connectivity. Toronto’s speedy development fragmented a great deal of natural landscapes, constraining…
AI’s energy boom calls for balancing growth and sustainability
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes essential in sectors affecting our daily lives, its rising energy demands are creating new challenges for our energy systems. Compared to traditional search engines…
Survey says most Canadians concerned about climate change as insurance rates rise
As Canadian communities experience record-breaking weather-related insurance losses, almost three-in-four Canadians are now worried about climate change’s effect on their properties and wallets, according to…
The final word on forever chemicals
Earlier this month and after consultations launched in 2023 and 2024, the federal government published Canada’s State of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Report (the “Final…