Thursday, September 18, 2025
A “mixed bag” of agenda items raised at the Montreal Protocol meeting
This week’s 47th Meeting of the Open-ended Working Group of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol wasa mixed bag of agenda items that led to…
ESG
CEC announces second cohort of Generation of Environmental Leaders Program
The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) has announced the second cohort of the Generation of Environmental Leaders Program (GELP). The 2025 GELP cohort comprises three teams,…
The Power of Partnership: Driving co-benefits through the net-zero transition
At a time when Canada is contending with economic volatility, geopolitical shifts, and worsening socio-economic challenges, the push toward a net-zero future may seem, to…
Pinchin appoints Shawn Till as new CEO
Pinchin Ltd., one of North America’s premier partners providing technical services to help improve the natural and built environment recently announced the appointment of Shawn…
Innovation and leadership take centre stage at the CAGBC Awards
The winners of the prestigious 2025 CAGBC Awards™ were announced at the Building Lasting Change™ (BLC) conference gala in Vancouver, B.C., honouring the outstanding individuals and…
Flip the Switch: It’s Canada’s time to shine
Energy is so integrated into our lives that it’s almost invisible. We use it for lighting, heating, cooling, and powering countless devices without often considering its…
Evolving PFAS Regulations in Canada: What you need to know
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of human-made chemicals used in many everyday products for their heat, stain, and water-resistant properties. These include…
BluEarth Renewables announces leadership transition
BluEarth Renewables (BluEarth), based in Calgary, Alta., announced today that Grant Arnold, President & Chief Executive Officer and BluEarth’s Board of Directors, have agreed to…
Ensuring renewable power readiness to face extreme weather
As the energy transition accelerates worldwide, power systems with high shares of renewables are due to become the norm in a net-zero and affordable energy…
Guidance for financial institutions to support net zero transition strategies
Today, the Institute for Sustainable Finance (ISF), in collaboration with Accounting for Sustainability (A4S), launched the “Transition Finance Playbook”, a guide for financial institutions to…
Guidance on future-proofing and climate adaptation for Ontario communities
Across Ontario, communities are facing more frequent extreme weather events–and professional planners are stepping up with creative, actionable solutions to this challenge. The Ontario Professional…
B.C. meets methane emissions early, while still growing oil and gas production
British Columbia is the first jurisdiction in Canada to have met its 2025 oil and gas methane emissions reduction target, doing so two years ahead of…
Veolia Canada announces new Chief Executive Officer
Veolia has announced that Nicolas Germond has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Veolia Canada. Germond was previously CEO for Veolia Belgium and Luxembourg.…
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…
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.…