Sunday, June 1, 2025
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…
government of canada
Ecosystem Restoration and Appreciation Activities for Canadian Environment Week
Activities are underway to help celebrate Canadian Environment Week 2021 during May 30 to June 5. Established in 1971, Canadian Environment Week celebrates Canada’s environmental…
Investments to Support Low Carbon Communities in Ottawa
Cities and communities are at the leading edge of developing and deploying the low-carbon solutions Canada needs for a net-zero future. The Ottawa Community Foundation…
Canadian Communities Can Take Climate Action and Host Pond Hockey
The Climate and Sport Initiative has launched a call for applications for communities to host Save Pond Hockey events featuring top athletes, funded in part by the…
New National Energy and Emissions Database Launched
The Ministry of Natural Resources is supporting the development of the Municipal Energy and Emission Database (MEED), an integrated geospatial platform that tracks greenhouse gas (GHG)…
Federal Government Launches Sustainable Finance Action Council
Investors and governments around the world are recognizing that key to a sustainable economic future are sustainable financial investments. Sustainable finance is about incorporating environmental,…
University of Regina Launches Canadian Energy Transition Hub
To help meet Canada’s climate change goals, the University of Regina has launched the Canadian Energy Transition Hub (CETH) to assist with the country’s clean-energy…
Federal Funds for New and Retrofitted Energy Efficient Housing
The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) created the Sustainable Affordable Housing (SAH) initiative to support their work to help people…
Low Carbon Countdown: Canada’s Approach to Net Zero Buildings
Canada’s new climate plan needs a consistent approach to net zero buildings By Ryan Zizzo Canada can make progress towards its climate goals while supporting…
Climate Action and Awareness Fund Launches RFP
Environment and Climate Change Canada recently launched a request for proposals (RFP) under the Climate Action and Awareness Fund. Under that RFP, up to $59…
Great Lakes Water Quality Strategy on Toxic Substances Available for Review
The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA) commits Canada and the United States to prepare and issue binational strategies for Chemicals of Mutual Concern (CMCs),…
Green Infrastructure Investments to Safeguard Environment in Labrador
Strategic investments in safe and modern water and recreation infrastructure will play a key role in ensuring Labrador residents have access to reliable services to support healthy…
Survey Reveals Concern for Achieving Net Zero Targets
A survey by GHD, one of the world’s leading professional services companies, has found that only 47 per cent of Canadian consumers and 42 per cent…
Unpaving Paradise: Green Infrastructure Policies to Build Back Better
The Canadian government has informed the country of its plan to develop all future infrastructure through a green lens. This is a key pillar to…
Prime Minister Takes Stronger Action on Climate Change
During today’s Leaders Summit on Climate, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, announced that Canada will enhance emissions reduction target under the Paris Agreement – known as…
Federal Budget Supports a Green Recovery, Environmental Targets
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland has released Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience, the Government of Canada’s…
New Commitments to Secure the Future of the Biosphere Complex
The federal, provincial, and municipal governments are devoting $45 million over five years to ensure the continuity of the Biosphere complex, which fosters a dialogue between…
Supporting Climate Change Awareness and Action for Young Canadians
The Government of Canada has announced new support to engage more than 600,000 youth across Canada in climate science awareness and action. Through an investment…
Investments for Community-Led Clean Energy Projects in Nunavut
Investments of more than $7.6 million have been dedicated to support three clean energy projects in Nunavut to enhance understanding of energy use and support…
Digital Initiative to Support Climate Change Research
The intersection of science and technology will be critical to helping Canada achieve a cleaner future by providing new ways to address pressing environmental challenges.…
Historic Supreme Court Ruling Reaffirms Canada’s Carbon Pricing System
Today the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the federal government’s carbon pricing regime is constitutional, allowing Ottawa to proceed with its plan to ensure…
Alberta energy companies fined for unlawful deposits into North Saskatchewan River
Two Alberta energy companies have been fined $1.5 million for the unlawful deposit of chlorinated water into North Saskatchewan River. On March 18, 2021, Gibson…
Carbon Pollution Revenues Funding Energy Efficiency for Ontario Classrooms
The federal government is providing approximately $40.8 million through the Climate Action Incentive Fund to upgrade 162 schools in Ontario to be more energy efficient.…
New Funds for Wind Energy Project in Northern Quebec
The Ministry of Natural Resources Canada is providing a $7.1-million investment for TUGLIQ Energy Co. to help fund the third phase of its wind energy…