FedNor’s investment will enable the construction of Electra Battery Materials Corporation’s cobalt refinery Cobalt – Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and to the Minister of Official Languages, and Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing–Timiskaming, today announced that the Government of Canada is investing $5 …
Canada to Establish Next Phase of Canada Greener Homes Initiative
Ottawa – Home energy improvements like heat pump installations and drafty window replacements can help Canadians save hundreds of dollars on their energy bills every year. Since launching the Canada Greener Homes Grant program three years ago, the federal government has helped over 165,000 Canadians upgrade their homes and save an average of $386 per year on their energy bills. …
Supporting Critical Minerals Value Chain in Ontario
Kingston – Canada is well positioned to be a leader in the responsible, inclusive and sustainable production of critical minerals. These minerals play a key role in powering the green and digital economy, and demand for them is projected to increase significantly. That is why Canada is seizing this opportunity by making smart investments in critical minerals value chains to …
Federal Investment in Gatineau Clean Hydrogen Production
Gatineau – Communities across Canada are looking for cleaner and more affordable energy options, and the Government of Canada is investing to create good jobs and scale up clean technology solutions. This includes investing in innovations in clean fuels such as hydrogen that can reduce or replace higher-emissions fuels. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, andSteven MacKinnon, Member …
Investing $9.3M to Construct New Net-Zero Fire Station in Peterborough
Peterborough – With energy use in public buildings producing up to 50 percent of municipal emissions, Canada’s municipalities are in a pivotal position to tackle climate change. This is why the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities are supporting green solutions from coast to coast to coast. Ryan Turnbull, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science …
$6M for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in Manitoba
Winnipeg – Canada is establishing itself as a global supplier of choice for clean energy in a net-zero world, boasting one of the world’s most comprehensive and detailed climate plans, a wealth of natural resources and a skilled workforce. While industries around the world, including the aviation sector, are searching for more sustainable energy alternatives, Canadian workers and businesses are …
Novel 14-Storey Mass-Timber Academic Tower at UfT
Toronto – Enhanced construction practices are enabling buildings across Canada that are resilient to the impacts of climate change while locking in absorbed carbon. Innovative building materials, including mass timber, are helping to drive down emissions in the buildings sector while creating good jobs across the Canadian supply chain – including in sustainable forestry. Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the …
Federal Investment to Deliver 56 New EV Chargers across Halifax
Halifax – Making the switch to an electric vehicle (EV) is a win-win for families looking to save money while reducing pollution — from cheaper refuelling to lower maintenance costs, EVs can increase the lifetime of a vehicle by nearly 30 percent. The widespread shift to electric-powered transportation also poses a tremendous economic opportunity, creating manufacturing jobs across Canada to …
Strengthening Heat Pump Program With NF & L to Lower Energy Bills, Pollution
Ottawa – Making the switch from a costly oil furnace to an efficient heat pump helps Canadians save thousands of dollars each year on their energy bills. Given that the cost of home heating oil is the highest and most volatile compared with its alternatives and continues to increase, largely due to geopolitical events, switching to a heat pump also …
Minister of Transport announces launch of National Supply Chain Office
Halifax – Canadians need to have access to affordable goods when they want them and need them. The challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of a strong supply chain. The Government of Canada is taking action so that our supply chains remain resilient and competitive. The Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced the establishment of the National Supply …