Charlottetown – Across the country, Canadians are feeling the impacts of climate change. By investing in job-creating initiatives that lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, increase energy efficiency and support green infrastructure, progress toward net-zero by 2050 and building strong, resilient and sustainable communities in every region of the country are possible. Member of Parliament Sean Casey, on behalf of Jonathan …
Funding aims to prioritize critical minerals projects with manufacturing, processing and recycling applications Ottawa – The Government of Canada is well aware that critical minerals are the building blocks for the transition to a low-carbon economy. With the accelerating growth of clean technologies, such as battery and electric vehicle manufacturing, and with our abundant critical minerals, clean energy supply and …
Port-Cartier – As we move toward a more prosperous and sustainable Canada, every sector of our economy can contribute to the fight against climate change. These contributions can range from greener practices in our buildings and working with communities to care for our forests and wildlife to upgrading our industries to utilize more sustainable and clean technologies. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, and Pascale St‑Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for …
Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation – Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton—Canso, Michelle Thompson, Minister of Health and Wellness, on behalf of Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables, and Rose Paul, CEO and President of the Bayside Corporation, announced more than $1.6 million in …
Peace River – In every sector of the economy, the fight against climate change is both an economic as well as an environmental imperative. From investing in more sustainable products and technologies, to working with communities and organizations to promote local job growth, Canada has continued to support initiatives that enhance the competitiveness of the forest sector, its contribution to …
Ottawa – Climate change is affecting the safety, health and quality of life of people across Canada. Every year, the country faces increasing record-breaking climate events, including wildfires, extreme heatwaves and floods, on top of slow onset climate impacts, such as thawing permafrost and rising sea levels. Working together to reduce risk from the changing climate will keep Canadian communities …
Ottawa – Electric vehicles (EVs) help keep our air clean and save drivers money. They also represent a major opportunity for Canadian workers and Canada’s economy as we build and power these vehicles right here at home. To help drivers feel confident in making the switch to an EV, the Government of Canada is building a coast-to-coast network of charging stations …
Fredericton – Canadians are calling for action to fight climate change in a way that will build a strong economy, keep life affordable, and ensure clean air for our communities. Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, New Brunswick, on behalf of Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced a federal investment of up to $62.7 million from Canada’s …
Ottawa – Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, issued the following statement: “I would like to thank the Canada Energy Regulator for the 2023 edition of Canada’s Energy Future (EF2023), the CER’s first long-term energy outlook consistent with achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. “As the world accelerates climate action, Canada faces a choice: we can either lead in seizing the historic …
Calgary – Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, City of Calgary Mayor, Jyoti Gondek, and Jodie Parmar, Head of Project Development, Western Canada for the Canada Infrastructure Bank, announced a federal investment of more than $325 million to support the electrification of the city’s …
