Advancing Decarbonization of Heavy-Emitting Industries in BC

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Squamish – Carbon management technologies and alternative clean fuel sources will play an important role in the decarbonization and competitiveness of Canada’s economy. Recognizing the urgency of climate action, the Government of Canada is working to strengthen the country’s advantages in these areas. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced $5 million in funding for Squamish-based Carbon Engineering …

Deputy PM welcomes Canada Growth Fund-Strathcona Resources partnership 

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Ottawa – Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, welcomed the announcement of the Canada Growth Fund’s sixth investment. The Canada Growth Fund and Strathcona Resources—Canada’s fifth-largest oil producer—have agreed to invest up to $2 billion combined to build carbon capture and sequestration infrastructure on Strathcona’s steam-assisted, gravity drainage oil sands facilities in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Upon completion, the …

Brampton seeks innovative approaches to charge personal-use EVs

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BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton has launched an Expression of Interest (REOI) to provide companies with an opportunity to test innovative technology and infrastructure to support electric vehicles (EV) for personal-use. As part of its goal to promote the adoption of environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional cars and lower their carbon footprint, the two-year pilot project will also promote …

Canada Strengthens Global Cooperation on Energy, Climate at 2024 IEA Ministerial

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Paris – This week, Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, joined his international counterparts as the Vice-Chair of the 2024 International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Ministerial to strengthen international collaboration on global energy security and the transition to net zero by 2050. The IEA is the leading global intergovernmental organization that provides independent analysis, data and policy recommendations on …

Federal Investment in Gatineau Clean Hydrogen Production

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Gatineau – Communities across Canada are looking for cleaner and more affordable energy options, and the Government of Canada is investing to create good jobs and scale up clean technology solutions. This includes investing in innovations in clean fuels such as hydrogen that can reduce or replace higher-emissions fuels. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, andSteven MacKinnon, Member …