Tag: Indigenous
Weathering the Storm: Canadian standards to boost climate resilience
Developed away from the political arena, standards offer government and industry an objective option for addressing some of today’s most pressing issues. The diverse,...
GNWT’s climate action and energy reports show low-carbon progress
Newly released reports show that the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has taken action to address the climate crisis and make energy more...
Funds available for clean energy initiatives in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia communities that want to pursue clean energy projects can now apply for funding through the Low Carbon Communities program.
“We have a strong...
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...
CIB Invests into one of World’s Largest Clean Energy Storage Projects
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) will invest up to $170 million in the half billion dollar Oneida Energy Storage project, in Southwestern Ontario.
Under the...
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...
Forest Biomass Action Plan for Ontario Available for Review
The Ontario government is promoting economic development and sustainable forest management by releasing a draft Forest Biomass Action Plan for public review and comment....
Constructing for the Future: First Nations Partnerships and the Environment
By Andrew Snook
We all hope to create a brighter future for the next generation. In a rich country like Canada, opportunities to join the...
Investments for Indigenous Geothermal Electricity Production Facility in B.C.
The federal government is investing nearly $40.5 million in federal investments for the Clarke Lake Geothermal Development Project, a wholly owned and Indigenous-led project...
Largest Coastal Cleanup in B.C. Continues with New Funds
British Columbia's largest coastal marine debris cleanup has resulted in over 127 tonnes of marine debris removed from B.C.’s central coast and Queen Charlotte...