Saturday, April 19, 2025
DUC acquires critical habitat on Acadian Peninsula
More than 250 acres (101 hectares) of coastal habitat near Village-des-Poirier on New Brunswick’s Acadian Peninsula will be conserved by Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) thanks…
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Investments for energy efficient cement production in Quebec
The Government of Canada announced an investment of up to $17.5 million from the federal Low Carbon Economy Fund and $28.5 million from the Government…
Husky Oil fined for environmental offence in North Saskatchewan
Husky Oil Operations Limited was recently fined $600,000 in the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan for contravening subsection 36(3) of the Fisheries Act. The company pleaded…
The Costs of Net Zero Driving: Are Canadians along for the ride?
By Brett Goodwin Canada has an ambitious emissions reduction agenda. Lowering greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 40-45 per cent relative to 2005 levels by 2030…
Public Policy Forum honours emerging environmental leader Autumn Peltier
Six exceptional Canadians are being honoured for their contributions to public policy and good governance by the Public Policy Forum at its Canada Growth Summit…
$300M for clean energy projects in Indigenous, rural and remote communities
Yesterday, at the First Nations Major Project Coalition’s Annual industry engagement event, Minister of Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson announced a $300 million investment toward capacity-building…
Feds support ecosystem restoration on Toronto waterfront
Today, on Earth Day, the sun was shining and the birds were singing as Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and…
Making electric vehicles more affordable for Quebeckers
The Government of Canada has announced a plan to invest $547.5 million over four years to launch a new purchase incentive program for medium- and…
Butts, food packaging and PPE top shoreline litter list
Single-use food and beverage items, personal protective equipment (PPE), and cigarette butts are among the most common types of litter found on Canadian shorelines, according…
Bay du Nord project subject to environmental conditions
Following a science-based environmental assessment conducted by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada over four years, Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has…
The Pathway to 2030: Contemplating the new course of climate action for Canadian communities
By Colin Isaacs At 270 pages Canada’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan: Canada’s Next Steps to Clean Air and a Strong Economy, released on March 29,…
Environment minister releases roadmap for $9B emissions reduction plan
Today the Government of Canada released a detailed, sector-by-sector roadmap for curbing emissions in the country by 40 per cent below 2005 levels by the…
Consultations launched for clean electricity standard
The Government of Canada has launched consultations to develop Canada’s Clean Electricity Standard (CES) and drive progress towards a net-zero electricity grid by 2035. Work…
Government of Canada issues inaugural $5B green bond
This week, the Government of Canada issued its inaugural 7.5-year, $5 billion green bond, which will play an important role in financing the federal government’s…
LG and Stellantis investing in Ontario’s first large-scale EV battery plant
With the support of the Ontario, federal and municipal governments, LG Energy Solution and automaker Stellantis are joining forces to build the province’s first large-scale…
New EV chargers coming to Saskatchewan
George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $2-million investment in the Saskatchewan…
Major milestone recognized at Randle Reef remediation project
Today the partners involved in the cleanup of Randle Reef — the largest remediation project in the Canadian Great Lakes — highlighted the completion of…
Feds invest in energy retrofits for net zero residences
A recent investment of more than $4.4 million to the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) will enable energy efficiency in the residential sector in municipalities…
Canada supports historic global agreement to end plastics pollution
Yesterday marked the final day of the resumed fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly – UNEA 5.2 in Kenya, Nairobi. Heads of state,…
New federal fund to reinvest proceeds from pollution pricing
The Government of Canada has launched the Output-Based Pricing System Proceeds Fund, a new program to support industrial initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions…
Partnering for Climate fund provides new open approach
The new Partnering for Climate fund marks a much-needed shift in Canada’s climate finance approach. Canadian civil society organizations are welcoming the creation of the…
EV infrastructure expanding in Alberta, Ontario and New Brunswick
Transportation still accounts for 25 per cent of total greenhouse gas emissions in Canada. The Government of Canada is providing an investment of $3.9 million…
New national consultation process to curb plastic pollution
Plastic pollution litters communities, waterways, and natural spaces across Canada. Every year, Canadians throw away three million tonnes of plastic waste, less than 10 per…
Call for proposals for Indigenous-led clean fuels projects
Clean fuels, such as advanced biofuels and hydrogen, play an essential role in contributing to Canada’s plan to reach net zero by 2050. Recognizing the unique opportunities…