Tag: government of canada
New National Net-Zero Advisory Body Appointed
The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Jonathan Wilkinson, has launched the Net-Zero Advisory Body, an independent group of 14 experts from across the...
Move to Hybrid Parliament Meetings Reduces GHG Emissions
The Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) published a report on the cost-savings and greenhouse gas emissions reduction from the implementation of a hybrid Parliament system as...
Federal Review of Fuel Efficiency Standards Confirms Environmental Benefits
The federal government is taking action to cut pollution from the transportation sector, which accounts for one-quarter of Canada's overall emissions. By requiring light-duty...
Oil and Gas Site Rehabilitation for Indigenous Communities in Alberta
The governments of Alberta and Canada are providing $100 million of federal Site Rehabilitation Program (SRP) grant funding to clean up inactive oil and...
First Intake Launched for the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative
The Government of Canada has launched the first application intake for projects under the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, which is helping support a green...
B.C. Helping Industry Power Up with Clean Electricity
In partnership with the Government of Canada, the Province of British Columbia and BC Hydro are reducing rates and lowering the costs of connecting...
Quebec Cargo Handling Company Fined for Environmental Violation
The Compagnie d’Arrimage de Québec Ltée recently pleaded guilty in the Court of Quebec in the District of Québec to one count of contravening...
Call for Proposals for Northern Canada Contaminants Research
The Government of Canada is calling for proposals for northern contaminants research and monitoring projects.
The Minister of Northern Affairs, Daniel Vandal, has launched the...
QUEST to Establish Smart Energy Accelerator program in New Brunswick
New federal funds will support the Quality Urban Energy Systems of Tomorrow (QUEST) to establish a Smart Energy Community (SEC) Accelerator program in New...
Innovation Funds for Cleantech Development at UBC
The University of British Columbia's Okanagan campus (UBCO) is receiving $1.9 million to develop an innovation hub that will promote clean technologies that convert...