Sunday, June 1, 2025
Support for Renewable Energy Manufacturing at LM in Quebec
A new collaboration between the Government of Canada, the Government of Quebec, and LM Wind Power, a GE Renewable Energy company, is supporting an over…
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New Regional Hub to Help Atlantic Canadians Adapt to Climate Change
Canadians are increasingly aware of the impacts of climate change, including more frequent and severe storms, coastal erosion, sea-level rise, and inland flooding. New support…
Government of Canada Confirms New GHG Emissions Reduction Target
Yesterday Minister of Environment and Climate Change Jonathan Wilkinson formally submitted Canada’s enhanced Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the United Nations—committing Canada to cut its…
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…
New Green Municipal Fund Investments for Alberta Communities
The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are providing investments through FCM’s Green Municipal Fund (GMF) to help reduce greenhouse…
Manitoba Métis Federation Takes on Two Climate Action Initiatives
The Manitoba Metis Federation is fighting climate change through support from the Low Carbon Economy Fund and the Climate Action and Awareness Fund. Terry Duguid,…
Update on Clean Drinking Water in First Nations Communities
Indigenous Services Canada has provided an update on progress toward clean drinking water in all First Nations communities. As of July 6, 2021, 32 First…
New Investments for Green Infrastructure Projects in Ontario
The governments of Canada and Ontario announced joint funding for 19 green infrastructure projects across Ontario for upgrades to drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater facilities…
National Automobile Initiative for Zero-Emission by 2035
To build a cleaner, more prosperous economy that fights climate change and creates good jobs, the Government of Canada is taking action to cut pollution…
Historic Climate Accountability Legislation for Canada Adopted
Recent and ongoing extreme weather events are putting the need for urgent climate action into focus. And new legislation promises to address the situation in…
National Report on Climate Change Adaptation Released
Communities across the country are experiencing the impacts of climate change, from extreme events such as wildfires, flooding, and heat waves to rising sea levels,…
Government of Canada Launches New Natural Infrastructure Fund
On June 25, Catherine McKenna, federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities was joined by John Tory, Mayor of Toronto, to announce a new, $200 million…
Yukon and B.C. First Nations Initiatives Tackle Climate Change
The Government of Canada continues to support progress on three unique, Indigenous-led projects that are helping communities in Yukon and northern British Columbia adapt to…
Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna Makes Big Moves for a Green Recovery
How Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Catherine McKenna is supporting a cleaner, greener, more inclusive Canada. By Connie Vitello Catherine McKenna presented a confident keynote…
First Independent Review on Carbon Pricing in Canada
The first independent expert review of carbon pricing across Canada indicates jurisdictions are making progress, but changes will be necessary to ensure federal, provincial, and…
Indigenous Guardians First Nations Project Stewardship Initiatives Underway
The Indigenous Guardians Pilot recognizes the many lessons that can be learned from Indigenous partners across the country and relies on Indigenous experience and Traditional…
Government of Canada Selects TD and HSBC for Inaugural Issuance of Green Bonds
The Government of Canada’s Department of Finance has selected The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) and HSBC as the two structuring advisors for its inaugural issuance of…
Sustainable Risk Management for Net Zero Buildings
By Gil Hirsch & Tasmeea Islam Since the 2016 Paris Agreement, nations across the world have pledged to strengthen their climate change efforts, reduce greenhouse gas…
Historic Agreement Made at G7 Summit to Mandate Climate Reporting
At the recent G7 summit, finance ministers made a historic agreement to mandate climate reporting last week that, alongside other new measures, will make it…
Canada Greener Homes Grant for Energy Efficiency Upgrades
The new Canada Greener Homes Grant will help homeowners make their homes more energy-efficient and lower their energy bills. The Government of Canada recently launched…
New Canadian Oceans Protection Plan Report Released
The Canadian coastline—the longest in the world—is critical to the environment and plays a key role in the economy. Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan aims to…
Climate Action and Awareness Funds for Young Canadians
The Government of Canada is investing in Clean Foundation’s Youth Climate Action Now (YouCAN) project to support the Clean Foundation and partners in the Atlantic…
Support for Low Carbon Leadership in Newfoundland and Labrador
Federal and provincial investments have been announced to support 13 low carbon leadership projects in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Government of Canada is providing approximately…
Canada Invests Over $960-Million for Renewable Energy, Grid Modernization
The Government of Canada is investing in renewable energy and upgrading the electricity grid to make clean, affordable electricity options more accessible in communities across…