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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Montreal – Investments in critical minerals infrastructure are essential for Canada to seize the enormous economic opportunity presented by the low-carbon economy and to capitalize on our rich mineral resources. Canada is well positioned to be a global leader and a first-class producer of a wide variety of critical minerals that are essential for powering the clean economy, strengthening national …
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 …
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 …
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 …
