Ontario —Communities across Canada will be able to build environmentally friendly, climate-resilient housing and infrastructure with support from the Climate Toolkit for Housing and Infrastructure (CTHI). Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, launched a suite of tools, resources, and support services that will be available, free of cost, to communities to help them adapt their infrastructure to changing …
Alberta -Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, spoke on the Canada Growth Fund’s investment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while supporting jobs in Alberta. She said: I do want to start by saying on behalf of the government and myself personally how sad we are about the wildfires in Jasper and other parts of Alberta. I do really want to thank …
Guelph – Ontario’s agrifood processing sector provides us with fresh and nutritious local food and supports thousands of jobs. From farmers to suppliers to processors, this sector plays an important role in ensuring economic growth, rural development, and thriving domestic industry. The Government of Canada is investing in businesses and organizations to build a stronger, more sustainable future for Canadians. …
Edmonton – Canada is moving toward a more reliable and efficient energy future by increasing generation capacity to provide more affordable, reliable and clean energy to homes and businesses when and where they need it. Investing in clean energy projects and supporting communities to become affordable, sustainable places to live are critical to delivering good jobs and unlocking economic opportunities. …
Ottawa – Ahead of Dairy Farmers of Canada’s 2024 Annual General Meeting in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of more than $8.5 million for two projects led by Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) through the AgriAssurance Program – National Industry Association Component, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. …
British Columbia – As countries around the world work to transform their energy sectors and move towards a sustainable future, the Government of Canada is creating opportunities to harness regional resources, grow local talent, and drive clean energy innovation in British Columbia. Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada …
Vancouver — The Kerrisdale Community Centre will soon have a more energy efficient facility after a federal investment of more than $2.3 million through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program. The project will replace the current aging HVAC systems throughout the facility with low-carbon alternatives. This includes integrating heating and cooling systems and heat recovery measures across the aquatic centre, recreational spaces, …
Winnipeg — The Neeginan Centre is getting infrastructure upgrades after an investment of more than $21.1 million from the federal government. This was announced by Minister Dan Vandal and Kevin Chief, Neeginan Centre Board Member. The Neeginan Centre is an important hub in downtown Winnipeg that provides programs and services to support the educational, social, and economic needs of Indigenous Peoples …
Halifax — Greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced at the former site of the Highway 101 landfill after a combined investment of over $500,000 from the federal and Nova Scotia governments along with the Halifax Regional Municipality. This was announced by Parliamentary Secretary Darrell Samson, Minister Brad Johns, and Mayor Mike Savage. From 2005 to 2022, methane gas was collected from …
Halifax — A feasibility study supporting the electrification of provincially owned school bus fleets in Atlantic Canada is underway after a combined investment of $495,000 from the federal government and the governments of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nova Scotia through the Council of Atlantic Ministers of Education and Training. This was announced by Minister Sean Fraser, Minister Bill Hogan, Minister Krista …
