Ottawa – Approximately 685 million people around the globe have no access to electricity, mostly in remote and rural areas. Even when electricity is available, communities in remote areas must rely on expensive and polluting fossil fuels for their energy needs, which has a negative impact on local air quality and potential spill risks in often-vulnerable communities. Supporting these communities …
North Vancouver – Strong supply chains are essential to making life cost less for Canadians. That’s why the Government of Canada is investing in projects that will drive economic growth, while making our supply chains more resilient and adaptable in the face of climate change. Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, Anita Anand, announced an investment of up to $33.1 …
St. John’s – The Government of Canada is committed to helping Canadian industry maximize energy performance and reduce greenhouse gas emissions while gaining a competitive edge. Jonathan Wilkinson, along with Joanne Thompson and Gudie Hutchings, announced $2.7 million in funding through the Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program (GIFMP) to Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro. This funding will help expand the …
Montreal – Quebec is ideally positioned to seize the generational opportunities ahead in the energy and natural resources space to build a strong, sustainable economy. Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, along with Christine Fréchette, Quebec’s Minister of the Economy, Innovation and Energy and Minister Responsible for Regional Economic Development, and Maïté Blanchette Vézina, Quebec’s Minister of …
Longueuil – Canada’s boreal forest is vast and experiences some of the world’s largest and most intense wildfires. On average, about 8,000 wildfires burn over 2.1 million hectares of forest every year, representing a territory equivalent to almost half the size of Nova Scotia. About $1 billion is spent each year in Canada to combat wildfires. The Government of Canada recognizes this growing threat and remains …
Montreal – Investments in critical minerals are essential for Canada to seize the economic opportunities presented by a low-carbon economy and to capitalize on its rich mineral resources. Canada is well positioned to be a global leader and a reliable supplier to the world of critical minerals, which are increasingly in demand to power essential for powering the digital economy. …
DC – Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, was in DC. Relying on Russia & China for critical minerals is a risk to US security and economic stability. He said: “But, there’s a better path: joint investments in North American critical mineral supply chains. Let’s move beyond tariff threats, build an energy and minerals alliance and grow our economies …
Sudbury– Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced that the Government of Canada is investing $960,000 to support the ongoing operations of the Nickel Basin Federal Development Corporation (Nickel Basin) for a three-year period. MP Lapointe was joined by Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministers of Energy and Natural Resources …
Fort Frances – Canada is paving the way for a cleaner, more competitive energy future while solidifying its position as a global clean energy leader. By investing in innovative technologies and alternative energy sources like clean fuels, Canada is well equipped to lower energy costs and position its industries at the forefront of the global shift to a net-zero future. …
Saskatoon – 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 …
