Gatineau – Protections for the Aamjiwnaang First Nation and Sarnia from benzene emissions has officially been extended for two years. The government said: “The Aamjiwnaang First Nation has been living with poor air quality for too long, and earlier this year, those conditions were compounded by spikes of the carcinogen benzene. Given the significant risks to human life and health, …
Incentives for industries to reduce their greenhouse gas
Gatineau – Canada’s pollution pricing system creates incentives for industries to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, drives innovation and sustainable business practices, and fosters a cleaner, more environmentally responsible future. Through the Decarbonization Incentive Program, the Government of Canada returns a portion of the proceeds collected from the federal pollution price on large industrial emitters to support clean technology projects. …
Major upgrades to Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Ottawa – Canadians are calling for ambitious climate action that keeps the air clean while building a strong and clean economy for the future. Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced an investment of up to $1 million from the Low Carbon …
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visiting Canada
Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced about the visit of President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier from April 23 to 26, 2023. He is joined by Mrs Elke Büdenbender. During their visit, the President and Mrs Büdenbender will visit Ottawa, Ontario, Vancouver, British Columbia, and Yellowknife and Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories. The President will be joined by ministers, Members of Parliament …
Minister Wilkinson Marks Progress in Supplying Germany With Clean, Reliable Energy
Berlin – The world is moving toward a global, net-zero economy in order to address the existential threat of climate change. This transition is generating a significant increase in demand for clean energy and technologies, and the raw materials that enable them. Concurrent geopolitical dynamics, including Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, demonstrate the need for like-minded countries to have stable …