Milton, Ontario Conserving and restoring nature is essential to safeguarding the places and species that are fundamental to Canadians. Today, the Honourable Karina Gould, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, and Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Member of Parliament for Milton, announced an additional $2.4 million in funding …
Unlocking Critical Minerals Development in BC, Yukon
Vancouver – Investments in critical minerals infrastructure are essential to enable Canada to seize the generational opportunity of the transition to a low-carbon economy and capitalize on our rich mineral resources. Canada is well positioned to be a global leader and first-class producer of a wide variety of critical minerals that are essential to power the clean economy and, in …
Ontario Environmental Impact Fund
Guelph – Southern Ontario has a diverse network of promising entrepreneurs and businesses. They are fueling Canada’s potential as a leader in clean technology. That is why the Government of Canada is committed to supporting the growth of businesses and organizations by providing them with the resources they need to bring green innovations to market and support a strong economy. …
Supporting Cost Saving in Ontario Communities
Collingwood – Across the country, we are striving to offer Canadians more affordable and more sustainable communities to live in. This is why the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are continuing to invest in projects to help communities from coast-to-coast-to-coast retrofit their buildings and reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy …
Eligible residents to receive 1st pollution pricing rebate of year
Gatineau – Canada’s approach to pollution pricing is not only one of the best ways to fight climate change, it also puts money back into the pockets of individuals and families. The direct proceeds from the federal pollution price are returned to the jurisdiction from which they were collected to help with cost-of-living challenges while keeping the incentive to pollute …
Investing in sustainable products for agri, food sectors
Federal investment of $5 million to help reduce plastic waste and create 54 jobs Orillia – Ontario manufacturers are leading the charge in the growing market for green products. Their efforts to remove plastic waste are directly in line with Canada’s priorities for a cleaner, healthier environment. Our government stands behind them with smart investments that will help them find …
People in Atlantic provinces now eligible for pollution pricing rebates
Gatineau – Putting a price on carbon pollution is the most efficient means to fight climate change, while making life more affordable for Canadians. Not only does carbon pollution pricing ensure it is no longer free to pollute anywhere in Canada, but in provinces where the federal pollution pricing system applies, 8 out of 10 Canadians get more money back …
Strengthening public health care in Canada
Calgary – Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, met with stakeholders in Calgary to highlight Budget 2023’s investments in public health care. Canada has made a remarkable recovery from the COVID recession. Canada’s economic growth was the strongest in the G7 over the last year, and today, 830,000 …