Ottawa – The oil and gas sector is a major contributor to Canada’s economy, a proven innovator, and a creator of good jobs. It is also Canada’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 28 percent of national emissions in 2021. Despite improvements in emissions intensity in recent years, overall emissions from the sector have grown significantly since 2005. …
Leq’á:mel First Nation – Chief Alice Thompson, Leq’á:mel First Nation, and Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced that the First Nation and the Government of Canada have reached a settlement of the Leq’á:mel First Nation’s Klatwaas Colonial Reserve Reduction Specific Claim. Minister Anandasangaree will be joining Chief Thompson in community for a signing ceremony on November 14th. Canada will …
TORONTO — Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, issued the following statement to mark the beginning of Treaties Recognition Week: “This week, Ontario recognizes Treaties Recognition Week, an annual opportunity to reflect on the importance of the more than 40 treaties and other agreements covering this province, outlining the rights, responsibilities and relationships between Indigenous peoples and the provincial and …
Toronto – The City of Toronto is inviting residents and community leaders to become Neighbourhood Climate Action Champions, a role that helps to inspire local participation and climate initiatives. Participants will receive training and support to empower them to work with residents and develop climate action projects that reduce greenhouse gases and reflect the needs and values of their communities. …
North Bay – Indigenous Peoples face multiple barriers in accessing adequate mental health care, primarily due to systemic racism stemming from colonial practices and policies like residential schooling. The Government of Canada is committed to addressing disparities across our universal healthcare system and ensuring that all Indigenous Peoples have equitable access to compassionate, trauma-informed, and culturally-based mental health resources and …
The Canadian Skin of Colour & Diversity Scholarship program will provide funds for dermatology residents to implement their ideas on addressing care gaps among underrepresented Canadians. KIRKLAND – Together with the Skin Spectrum Summit, Pfizer Canada is pleased to announce the new Canadian Skin of Colour & Diversity Scholarship program to improve dermatological care for underrepresented populations, including those with …
Leduc – Forests are a nature-based climate solution: trees contribute to biodiversity, protect and conserve water resources, and lower emissions by capturing and storing excess carbon. Forests and trees also clean the air that we breathe and help cool urban centres. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, and Bob Young, Mayor of of Leduc, announced a $363,000 contribution to Leduc’s Urban …
Ottawa – Protecting the species and natural spaces that Canadians love is important for communities from coast to coast to coast and for the planet. Conserving nature is foundational to all efforts to combat the triple crises of biodiversity loss, climate change, and pollution. Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced that the Government of Canada will bring …
Ottawa – At the 15th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15), Canada, along with 195 other countries, adopted the historic Kunming-Montréal Global Biodiversity Framework. The Framework aims to safeguard the world’s nature, halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030, and put nature on a path to recovery by 2050. Steven Guilbeault, Minister of …
$33 million provincial investment expanding access to programs and services for Indigenous peoples and their families MUNCEY — Ontario has invested nearly $33 million in 2022-23 into over 100 mental health and addictions supports and programs designed to meet the needs of Indigenous communities across the province. “For generations, Indigenous communities and elders have taught the importance of community-based, culturally-informed …
