Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Feds support first carbon-neutral copper and zinc mine in Canada
The Government of Canada is spending $41 million on a critical minerals mine in Saskatchewan to make it the first “carbon-neutral” copper and zinc mine…
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Énercycle receives funding for biomethanization and composting project
The government of Canada and the government of Quebec have announced $26,448,693 in joint financial assistance to support Énercycle, the Régie de gestion des matières…
New $2.8B rechargeable battery plant announced for Ontario’s Loyalist Township
The Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario are welcoming an investment from Umicore Rechargeable Battery Materials Canada Inc. to build a new manufacturing plant…
New plant a major step forward for Canadian EV battery production
Volta Energy Solutions (Volta), a subsidiary of Solus Advanced Materials located in South Korea, is launching the first battery copper foil factory for electric vehicles…
JV to build a $1.2B cathode manufacturing facility in Quebec
Ford Motor Company’s joint venture with South Korean battery companies SK On and EcoProBM is announcing an investment of $1.2 billion to build a cathode…
Canada and Ontario establish auto pact to support EVs
The Government of Canada and the Ontario government have established an auto pact to secure the Stellantis-LGES and Volkswagen deals and provide joint support for…
Market Watch: More sustainable manufacturing in Canada
General Market Commentary The Bank of Canada increased its interest rate 25 basis points to 4.75% on June 7. This is the first rate increase…
Concordia awarded historic $123M for decarbonization and electrification research
The Government of Canada has awarded Concordia Univirsity in Montreal, Quebec a Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) grant of $123,160,035. The grant, which will be…
Historic electric vehicle production investment for Volkswagen plant
Transportation accounts for about a quarter of our emissions in Canada. That’s why the Government Canada has an ambitious target of 100 per cent zero-emission…
Ontario Ford plant prepares $1.8 billion renovation to build EVs
Ford Motor Company is investing C$1.8 billion in its Oakville Assembly Complex to transform it into a high-volume hub of electric vehicle manufacturing in Canada – a key part…
Major investments energize Alberta’s hydrogen sector
The Alberta government is awarding more than $161 million in funding from the Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program (APIP) to grow Alberta’s clean hydrogen sector. Alberta…
Canada’s Clean50 announced: lifetime achievements, emerging leaders and innovative projects
The Clean50 award recognizes leaders from across Canada who have done the most to advance climate action and develop climate solutions. The lists acknowledge the…
Canada strikes historic partnerships with German automakers for clean transportation
Historic partnerships have been announced with two leading German automakers in the form of memoranda of understanding with Volkswagen AG and Mercedes-Benz AG. These agreements…
First “made in Canada” list recognizing sustainable homegrown innovation
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) has announced its inaugural list of Canada’s Sustainability Changemakers. This new distinction will be awarded annually to a select few…
Investments to help meet climate and net-zero emissions targets
Working in partnership with the Government of Canada and visionary companies, Sustainable Development Technology (SDTC) Canada is supporting entrepreneurs to unlock their potential to become…
Report on monitoring Earth’s environment through satellite
Satellites provide a unique perspective of our planet, support cutting-edge science, and enable applications and services in many areas critical to the health and well-being…
Feds support Canadian satellite-based emissions detection system
Canada’s cleantech entrepreneurs are proving their power to take on today’s environmental challenges. Working in partnership with innovative companies, the Government of Canada is supporting…
Network to boost natural products and tech in Canada
Canada’s natural products sector has the potential to offer vast environmental, health and economic benefits to Canadians. This includes everything from agriculture to wastewater treatment,…
New Federal Building in Shawinigan Boasts Modern, Eco-Efficient Design
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) will be replacing the federal building in Shawinigan with a new, more modern, sustainable building. The new building’s architectural…
Pan-Canadian Team to Create Standards for Environmental DNA
Natural resource management decisions made by Canadian communities, Indigenous peoples, industries and regulators need timely and relevant information regarding risk and impacts of human activities,…
Investments into Science-Based Solutions for Smart, Healthy Cities
Over 80 per cent of Canadians lives in cities. Our health depends on environmental factors such as air quality, transportation options, and access to healthy…
Targeting Net Zero: CEO of CUTRIC Calls for Transformational Public Transportation Plan
Canadians Need to Feel the Everyday Benefits of Net-Zero Investments to Meet Ambitious Targets By Dr. Josipa Petrunic “Our new climate target for 2030 is…
Canadian Roadmap to Reach Net-Zero Carbon Concrete
The Government of Canada and the Cement Association of Canada (CAC) have formed a partnership to support a roadmap to net-zero carbon concrete. This partnership…
PM Makes Cabinet Changes, Including Innovation, Science and Industry Minister
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau conducted a small but significant virtual shuffle of his ministers yesterday, moving ministers around in three prominent files that will play…