Minister Wilkinson Highlights the 2023 Fall Economic Statement and Related Household Energy Affordability Investments From: Natural Resources Canada News release November 29, 2023 Victoria, British Columbia Natural …
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Canada Launches $1.5B Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund
Ottawa – Critical minerals are key enablers of clean technologies, like batteries, and clean energy sources, such as wind turbines and solar panels, which are essential to achieving a net-zero-emissions future and fighting climate change. Canada is already a leading supplier of sustainably sourced minerals and materials and is committed to making strategic investments to reinforce its position and drive …
10,000 Trees to be Planted in Deux-Montagnes Under 2B Trees Program
Deux-Montagnes – In the fight against climate change, Canada has an ally in our vast forests. Trees play a crucial role through their ability to capture and store carbon and restore habitats and ecosystems. They can also reduce the risk of forest fires and floods while helping to restore areas affected by climate-related disasters. To maximize these benefits, Canada is …
Major Renovations Come to St. Albert’s Fountain Park Recreation Centre
St. Albert – Federal and municipal leaders are working together to build thriving communities that are sustainable, affordable and healthy for Canadians to live in. That’s why community-building retrofit projects are getting federal support from the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and FCM President Scott Pearce announced …
Federal govt, Forests ON partner to Plant 31M Trees
Ottawa – Forests and trees capture and store carbon, clean the air we breathe, improve water quality, enhance biodiversity, and help cool urban centers. Trees also play a vital role in the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss and improve human wellbeing by creating more green spaces for recreational activities and sanctuaries for connecting with nature. The Government of …
Funding for Scientific Research to Freshwater, Coastal Incident Response Tools
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
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
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
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
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, …