Charlottetown – Making the switch from home heating oil to a heat pump will save Canadians thousands of dollars each year on their energy bills. By driving down both energy bills and harmful pollution, the benefits of switching to a heat pump are clear, and the Government of Canada has been bringing these benefits to Canadians through the Oil to …
Investing in Made-in-Canada Lithium Battery Supply Chain in BC
Richmond – From mining to manufacturing cars and batteries, to charging and end-of-life recycling, the electric vehicle supply chain presents enormous economic opportunity for Canada. Canada is supporting strong domestic value chains for critical minerals and the clean technologies and energy sources they enable. The mining sector alone directly and indirectly employs over 700,000 Canadians and contributes almost $160 billion …
Deputy PM welcomes Canada Growth Fund-Strathcona Resources partnership
Ottawa – Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, welcomed the announcement of the Canada Growth Fund’s sixth investment. The Canada Growth Fund and Strathcona Resources—Canada’s fifth-largest oil producer—have agreed to invest up to $2 billion combined to build carbon capture and sequestration infrastructure on Strathcona’s steam-assisted, gravity drainage oil sands facilities in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Upon completion, the …
Feds Support Ekona Power Inc.’s Clean Hydrogen Development
Burnaby – As nations globally move to reduce carbon emissions and shift to non-emitting forms of energy, investing in clean technologies will help ensure Canada remains a global energy leader. Ultra-low carbon sources of energy such as wind, solar, hydro and nuclear power are key to seizing the enormous economic opportunities that are available to Canadians in all regions of …
$11M Invested In Small Modular Reactor Research & Hydrogen Technologies
Calgary – As nations globally move to reduce carbon emissions and shift to non-emitting forms of energy, investing in advanced technologies will help ensure Canada remains a global energy leader. Through and beyond the energy transition that is already well underway, ultra-low carbon sources of energy such as wind, solar, hydro and nuclear power will be key to seizing the …
Investing in Antigonish’s Electrical Grid Modernization For 100% Clean Energy
Antigonish, Nova Scotia Natural Resources Canada Canada is developing a more sustainable future by creating electricity grids that provide more affordable, reliable, and clean energy to homes and businesses when and where they need it. Investing in clean energy projects and …
Request for Proposals to Deploy More EV Chargers In Canada
Ottawa – From coast to coast to coast, Canadians are saving thousands of dollars a year on gas by rapidly making the switch to electric vehicles, with over 320,000 new electric vehicles registered in 2023 alone. The Government of Canada is taking action to make it more affordable for Canadians to purchase, charge and drive electric vehicles (EVs) across the …
PEI to Prepare for, Respond to Wildfires
Summerside – Wildfires are increasing in frequency and in severity across Canada because of climate change, impacting our health, economies, communities and wildlife. As another difficult wildfire season is underway, the Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island will support Canadians and Islanders threatened by wildfires while strengthening our ability to adapt to a changing climate. Robert J. Morrissey, MP …
Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act Becomes Law
Ottawa – As countries around the world race to seize the economic opportunities associated with the global energy transition, the Government of Canada is taking historic action to ensure that Canadian workers and industries win, with the creation of sustainable jobs across regions and sectors. That is why the Government of Canada is investing to ensure workers have the necessary …
Canada announces transition from open net-pen salmon aquaculture in coastal BC
Ottawa – Wild Pacific salmon are an emblematic species in British Columbia that face unprecedented threats to their survival. The Government of Canada is committed to protecting wild salmon and promoting more sustainable aquaculture practices. Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, announced that the Government of Canada will ban open net-pen salmon aquaculture in British Columbia coastal …