Funding for Scientific Research to Freshwater, Coastal Incident Response Tools

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Ottawa – The Government of Canada is committed to keeping Canada’s marine and coastal areas clean and safe for generations to come. Through Canada’s renewed and expanded Oceans Protection Plan (OPP), the Government of Canada is ensuring that the best scientific advice, knowledge and tools are being used to protect Canada’s waters. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced …

Investing $13.5m to Support Home Retrofit Programs in 5 Alberta Communities

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Strathcona County – More and more Canadians, in Alberta and across the country, are looking to upgrade their homes to be more energy-efficient. Increasing energy efficiency helps families save on their monthly bills while fighting climate change and creating good local jobs. That’s why the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are working with municipalities to …

Planting Fire-Resilient Trees as Part of Canada’s 2B Trees Program

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Whitehorse – The governments of Canada and Yukon are working together to enhance tree cover and forest resilience. Diverse forests have many benefits: they capture the carbon in growing trees to reduce emissions and help in the fight against climate change; they enhance climate resilience to impacts like wildfires by planting the right tree species in the right places and …

Canada, NS, New Brunswick Show Progress Toward Phasing Out Coal by 2030 

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Ottawa – From our homes to our businesses to our workplaces, electricity powers our lives and our economy. Building a clean, reliable and affordable electricity grid is a crucial economic and environmental pursuit. The private sector is increasingly prioritizing access to clean electricity to stay competitive and to seize new economic opportunities, including in the emerging and growing industries of …

Planting Over 122,000 Trees in Halton Region

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Halton – Forests and trees capture and store carbon, making them an effective natural climate solution. Trees also clean the air that we breathe, improve water quality, enhance biodiversity and improve human wellbeing. Planting two billion trees over a decade is a vital part of Canada’s climate plan, and the Government of Canada is continuing to work with provinces, territories, …

ENERGY STAR Canada Recognizes Leaders in Energy Efficiency

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Ottawa – Energy efficiency is a critical solution to climate change, reducing emissions and helping Canadians to save money on their energy bills. The Government of Canada is pleased to work with partners to advance this work. The important work of ENERGY STAR Canada award recipients brings us one step closer to achieving Canada’s low-carbon future. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of …

Indigenous Forestry Initiative Is Accepting New Applications

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Ottawa – The Government of Canada is committed to advancing economic reconciliation, closing socio-economic gaps and providing more sustainable solutions that tackle climate change and grow a prosperous low-carbon economy. Enhancing Indigenous leadership in forestry-related opportunities, businesses, careers and governance is an important step in this direction. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, launched a call for expressions …

Federal Investment to Deliver 48 New EV Chargers across S. Ontario

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Ottawa – Electric vehicles are a win-win for families looking to save money while reducing pollution — from cheaper refuelling to lower maintenance costs. The widespread shift to electric is also a tremendous economic opportunity, creating manufacturing jobs across the country to meet demands along the EV value chain. To help drivers make the switch, the Government of Canada is …

Supporting 12 Clean Energy Projects in Alberta with Over $175M Fund

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Ottawa – Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced funding for 12 projects across Alberta that will create good jobs while producing and storing clean electricity. These clean electricity projects are a critical part of Canada’s energy future and offer great economic opportunities for the province. As highlighted in the Government of Canada’s vision for transforming Canada’s …

Up to 250 Electric Vehicle Chargers Coming to Nova Scotia

Investing $15.2M in 4 Projects in Southern Ontario Communities

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London – Communities across Canada are taking the initiative to advance energy efficiency in homes and buildings. Taking steps to retrofit our buildings stock is a great way to help families to save money on their energy bills while ensuring communities are more resilient to the impacts of climate change. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and Scott …