Feds partner with T’Sou-ke First Nation to support community well-being

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British Columbia — The T’Sou-ke First Nation is developing a new hybrid stormwater management system and naturalized green space, after a joint investment of more than $1.3 million from the federal government and the community. As the climate changes, the province is seeing an increase in rainfall. Funding will construct a rainwater retention system that will flow into a bioswale, a vegetated channel …

Feds Announce $500,000 to Support Green Affordable Housing in London

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London – To reach a greener future, building and managing more energy-efficient buildings will be critical. Supporting a more resilient and greener buildings sector is critical to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, improving affordability through long-term energy savings and ensuring a better future for people of all income levels. The Government of Canada is making sure that tenants, homeowners and …

Community Projects Support EV Awareness, Uptake Across Canada

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Ottawa – Thousands of Canadian manufacturing jobs are being created across the Electric Vehicle (EV) supply chain, and hundreds of thousands of Canadian families are making the switch to an EV every year. Electric vehicles help families save thousands of dollars in gas money every year. At the same time, communities are seeing electric and hydrogen buses, and e-bikes provide …

Canada, Alberta Purchase More Wildfire Equipment

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Edmonton – The wildfires across Alberta — including in the historic town of Jasper and neighbouring Jasper National Park — are affecting the lives of thousands of individuals, communities, families and businesses, as well as wildlife. The Governments of Canada and Alberta recognize that this has been an exceptionally difficult time for Jasperites, incident personnel and everyone who loves Jasper. …

$23.7M offered for clean energy for Blatchford, Edmonton neighbourhood 

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Edmonton – Canada is moving toward a more reliable and efficient energy future by increasing generation capacity to provide more affordable, reliable and clean energy to homes and businesses when and where they need it. Investing in clean energy projects and supporting communities to become affordable, sustainable places to live are critical to delivering good jobs and unlocking economic opportunities. …

Advancing Canadian Battery Innovation at Dalhousie University

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Halifax – All along the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain — from mining to manufacturing to batteries and charging stations — Canada is seizing the opportunity to create jobs and drive economic growth. With demand for batteries expected to grow dramatically in the coming years, investing in the next generation of battery technologies will be a key area of opportunity. …

Canada-Germany Hydrogen Alliance

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Port Hawkesbury – Hydrogen will play an essential role in meeting global energy needs, whether in energy security, energy transition or the broader climate imperative. Canada’s vast natural resources, world-leading technology companies, and existing energy infrastructure position us as a secure and reliable supplier of clean hydrogen. That is why the Government of Canada is continuing its work and support …

Canada Expands Clean, Reliable, Affordable Electricity

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Halifax – 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 seize new economic opportunities, including in the emerging and growing industries of hydrogen …

Planting Over 52M Climate-Resilient Trees

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Moncton – Forests and trees capturing and storing carbon, offer habitats for wildlife, mitigate hot weather in cities and towns, ensure clean water and soil, and deliver essential spiritual, cultural and recreational benefits to Canadians from coast to coast. By planting two billion trees over a decade, the Government of Canada is taking a significant step forward in our country’s …

New Canada Green Buildings Strategy to Help Save on Energy Bills

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Thunder Bay – The Canada Green Buildings Strategy (CGBS) introduces the Government of Canada’s vision and next steps to improving energy efficiency in Canada’s homes and buildings, which will in turn cut energy bills for Canadians and support good jobs from coast to coast to coast. Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, on behalf of …