Friday, May 30, 2025
Policy POV: Resignations impact federal proposals on the environment
It is turning out to be the winter of our discontent. There have been some high-level resignations for the federal government in recent weeks, starting…
ESG
Not so fast, PFAS: Deadline for reporting forever chemicals
By Saul Chernos Did you cross paths with members of the PFAS family in 2023? If your organization meets the federal government’s criteria for reporting…
Leading ENGOs call for funding to tackle “intersecting crises”
The Green Budget Coalition (GBC) released a comprehensive set of strategic recommendations for the 2025 federal budget to address the climate and biodiversity crises while…
Climate disclosure on the rise, according to report from Torys
Amid the backdrop of evolving climate change trends and developments in Canada and worldwide, Torys LLP decided it was an opportune time to survey the…
Policy POV: The struggle to end plastic pollution persists
The recent fifth round of negotiations toward a United Nations convention to end plastic pollution ended in failure, according to the popular press. But the…
Public consultation launched for CEC’s “Reaching Horizon 2030” initiative
The Joint Public Advisory Committee (JPAC) of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) is seeking input from individuals and communities across North America to help shape the future of…
Advocating for Ontario’s environment and reducing red tape
Good environmental policy is good economic policy, according to Todd McCarthy, Ontario’s Acting Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks, who participated in the Environment Industry…
Northland Power appoints Christine Healy as new president and CEO
Northland Power Inc. announced today that the Board of Directors has appointed energy transition leader Christine Healy as president and chief executive officer (CEO), effective…
K’alo-Stantec selected to provide environmental consulting for MVH project
K’alo-Stantec has been selected by the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) Department of Infrastructure to continue completing the environment assessment and secure necessary regulatory…
Historic partnership to protect nature on Indigenous lands in NWT
Safeguarding nature against climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution requires collective efforts and a shared commitment to environmental conservation and stewardship. Through partnerships with Indigenous…
Sustainable Buildings Canada welcomes new executive director
Sustainable Buildings Canada (SBC) has announced the appointment of Brynn Nheiley as its new executive director, effective November 12, 2024. A visionary leader dedicated to…
Navigating net zero and the new realities for Canadian competitiveness
By Colin Isaacs In October 2024 the Canadian Climate Institute, which bills itself as Canada’s leading climate change policy research organization, and the Net-Zero Advisory…
Rogers net-zero targets approved by SBTi
The globally recognized Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved the net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets proposed by Rogers, Canada’s leading communications and entertainment…
ABCRC digitizes Alberta’s beverage container recovery and recycling program
In a move that will position Alberta’s beverage container recycling program among the most sophisticated programs in North America, the Alberta Beverage Container Recycling Corporation…
Manitoba government expands green economy jobs with support for NFI Group
The Manitoba government is investing in the clean energy economy by supporting the creation of hundreds of new low-carbon jobs through NFI Group Inc.’s All-Canadian…
Genus Capital appoints Stephanie Tsui as chief sustainability officer
Genus Capital Management of Vancouver, B.C. has announced the appointment of Stephanie Tsui as the firm’s new Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO). Stephanie transitions into this…
Investing in Climate Change Solutions: Why COP29 is focused on finding money
By Laurence Blandford This year’s gathering at the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) in Azerbaijan, the…
Court sides with youth in historic climate case against Ontario
Seven Ontario youth are celebrating a landmark victory handed down by the province’s top court. The Court of Appeal ruled in favour of their youth-led…
Brownie Awards 2024: Judy Lam is Brownfielder of the Year
On November 18th, industry and government leaders involved in the redevelopment and revitalization of brownfield properties will be celebrated at the 25th Annual Brownie Awards,…
Canada’s Clean50 for 2025 list released
The Clean50 award recognizes leaders from across Canada who have done the most to advance climate action and develop climate solutions. Today’s lists acknowledge the…
Stantec to provide environmental consulting for transformative Arctic infrastructure project
Stantec was selected by West Kitikmeot Resources Ltd. (WKR) to continue advancing the engineering and environmental consulting services for the Grays Bay Road and Port…
Dirt and Due Diligence: Evolving rules on excess soils
By Matthew Gardner Every year, Canadian provinces generate millions of cubic metres of excess soil – in Ontario alone, an estimated 25 million cubic metres…
Feds announce framework to modernize CEPA and right to healthy environment
Today, Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced a framework to protect the right to a healthy…
Circular Economy Month offers opportunities to take action
In celebration of October being Circular Economy Month, Circular Innovation Council has announced a new Take Action Pledge, encouraging Canadians to get involved in the…