Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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…
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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…
Women, we want to hear from you about WEG
The Women’s Environmental Group (WEG) is a new industry initiative that aims to connect women working in the environment sector. WEG will tackle critical issues, provide a…
Toronto Waterfront Marathon achieves certification for sustainability excellence
The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon has officially been awarded Evergreen Certification by the Council for Responsible Sport for the second time, reflecting the event’s ongoing…
Pollution Probe announces leadership transition
Pollution Probe, Canada’s longest-standing environmental not-for-profit, charitable organization, has announced the appointment of Melissa DeYoung as chief executive officer (CEO), effective April 1, 2025. DeYoung,…
Carney appoints new federal environment minister
On March 14, 2025, Canada’s new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, was sworn in alongside members of the 30th Canadian Ministry. This new, leaner, focused Cabinet…
National Bank’s $20B renewables goal raises the bar among Canadian banks
National Bank of Canada is aiming to reach a multi-billion-dollar target in renewable energy lending commitments by 2030 as part of its net-zero emissions push,…
Veolia to operate and maintain Metro Vancouver’s waste-to-energy facility
Veolia is strengthening its activities in Canada with the signing of a strategic contract with Metro Vancouver (a federation of 21 municipalities, one electoral area,…
Environment leader awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal
Dr. Blair Feltmate, head of the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation in the Faculty of Environment at the University of Waterloo is being awarded the prestigious…
Green Ribbon Panel seeks to secure sustainable energy future amidst tariff threat
The Green Ribbon Panel has issued a statement emphasizing the importance of Canada-US economic cooperation to secure a sustainable energy future and strengthen economic resilience.…
JLL expands sustainability services with dedicated energy practice
JLL, the brand name of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated, announced it is boosting its existing Sustainability services by forming the Energy Advisory and Sustainability practice.…
Strengthening the economy with climate action at GLOBExCHANGE
“Each year, we spend about $1 billion combatting wildfires, and this is only rising,” warned federal Minister of Environment Steven Guilbeault at the GLOBExCHANGE conference…
Cleantech financing accelerates energy transition at two Quebec colleges
Two Canadian institutions are teaching students about the energy transition and leading by example. As a specialist in financing and managing decarbonization and energy-efficient renovation…
Policy POV: Prohibition affecting environmental claims
By Colin Isaacs Industry compliance seems to be slow getting off the ground with a simple but important piece of environmental law affecting environmental claims…
Environment and engineering executives connect in Vancouver
On January 29 and 30, 2025, 115 senior executives and thought leaders from across Canada’s environmental and engineering sectors came together at the Canadian Environmental…
Stantec integrates sustainability and health sciences services
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, announces the integration of its health sciences and sustainability advisory services within the firm’s Environmental Services…
Light House launches first-of-its-kind circular solutions program
Looking to better manage your construction waste? Light House, an organization focused on advancing regenerative and circular practices in the built environment, has launched a…
Clean Electricity Regulations: Getting closer to a net-zero grid?
The federal government unveiled its final and long awaited Clean Electricity Regulations (CER) on December 17 2024. Back in 2021 during COP26 in Glasgow, Prime…