Saskatoon – Saskatchewan is internationally known for mining and exploration, and more recently getting recognition for critical minerals, including rare earth elements, which are used in electric vehicles (EVs), wind turbines, everyday electronics, and industrial uses. As the demand for critical minerals to power the clean economy is expected to double by 2030, according to the International Energy Agency, there …
Ottawa – From coast to coast to coast, Canadians are saving thousands of dollars a year on gas by rapidly making the switch to electric vehicles, with over 320,000 new electric vehicles registered in 2023 alone. The Government of Canada is taking action to make it more affordable for Canadians to purchase, charge and drive electric vehicles (EVs) across the …
FedNor’s investment will enable the construction of Electra Battery Materials Corporation’s cobalt refinery Cobalt – Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and to the Minister of Official Languages, and Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing–Timiskaming, today announced that the Government of Canada is investing $5 …
Quebec City – The Government of Canada is supporting Canadians in saving money and reducing pollution by making the switch to electric vehicles (EVs). From mining critical minerals to minerals processing to battery and EV manufacturing, the global shift toward EVs is creating economic opportunities in every region of the country. The Government of Canada is building a coast-to-coast-to-coast network …
New funding helping junior mining companies search for minerals used in automotive and battery manufacturing THUNDER BAY – The Ontario government is increasing funding for the Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP) to help more companies find critical minerals such as nickel and cobalt, which are necessary to support the growing supply chain for electric vehicles, and create jobs for northern and Indigenous communities. …
Toronto – Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie (Scarborough-Rouge Park) and Toronto City Councillor Dianne Saxe (University-Rosedale) were at Evergreen Brick Works to announce that 100 per cent of short-term actions in support of the City of Toronto’s ambitious net zero emission targets are now underway, with some complete. The update is one of the key findings within two City reports on …
SUDBURY — The Ontario government is working for the province’s 29,000 mine workers by introducing new rules to improve ventilation requirements in underground mines and lower exposure to harmful diesel exhaust to the most protective levels in North America. Long-term exposure to diesel exhaust can be a significant cause of lung cancer in miners. “Miners have been the backbone of Ontario’s …
Toronto – Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie (Scarborough-Rouge Park) proclaimed April as Earth Month in Toronto, a month to raise awareness of the vital role that every Torontonian plays in caring for the planet. The City of Toronto is committed to working with businesses, governments and institutions to take real and measurable action against the climate crisis and working quickly to …
Bridgewater – When we invest in Canadian manufacturing, we invest in workers, in communities, and in our economy. Last year alone, companies invested billions of dollars in our clean auto sector, creating and securing tens of thousands of good jobs and growing our economy. Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and the Premier of Nova Scotia, Tim Houston, announced that their governments …
