Peterborough – Boosting home energy efficiency can help fight climate change and reduce costs to homeowners. That is why the Government of Canada, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities are working with municipalities and their partners to simplify retrofit planning and financing. Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf ofJonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, …
Canada’s greener operations at Canadian Space Agency
Longueuil – The Government of Canada is leading by example by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its operations to foster a low-carbon, climate-resilient and clean growth economy. Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board of Canada, was at the Canadian Space Agency headquarters in Longueuil, Quebec, to announce 2 new Greening Government Fund (GGF) projects, and to provide an …
Funding Municipal Climate Action Across British Columbia
Vancouver – Climate change is affecting Canadians and communities across Canada. By supporting initiatives that reduce emissions and enhance resiliency, we are safeguarding our well-being as well as generating jobs and developing our clean energy future. Federal and municipal partnerships are critical to building climate resilient communities with energy efficient buildings and accessible public transit. At GLOBE Forum 2024, Julie …
Strengthening Value Chains in Saskatchewan Research Council
London – Canada is well positioned to be a leader in the responsible, inclusive and sustainable production of critical minerals. These minerals play a key role in powering the green and digital economy, and demand for them is projected to increase significantly. That is why Canada is seizing this opportunity by making smart investments in critical minerals value chains to …
Canada Strengthens Global Cooperation on Energy, Climate at 2024 IEA Ministerial
Paris – This week, Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, joined his international counterparts as the Vice-Chair of the 2024 International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Ministerial to strengthen international collaboration on global energy security and the transition to net zero by 2050. The IEA is the leading global intergovernmental organization that provides independent analysis, data and policy recommendations on …
Investing $5m to develop EV supply chain in N. Ontario
FedNor’s investment will enable the construction of Electra Battery Materials Corporation’s cobalt refinery Cobalt – Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and to the Minister of Official Languages, and Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing–Timiskaming, today announced that the Government of Canada is investing $5 …
Canada to Establish Next Phase of Canada Greener Homes Initiative
Ottawa – Home energy improvements like heat pump installations and drafty window replacements can help Canadians save hundreds of dollars on their energy bills every year. Since launching the Canada Greener Homes Grant program three years ago, the federal government has helped over 165,000 Canadians upgrade their homes and save an average of $386 per year on their energy bills. …
Supporting Critical Minerals Value Chain in Ontario
Kingston – Canada is well positioned to be a leader in the responsible, inclusive and sustainable production of critical minerals. These minerals play a key role in powering the green and digital economy, and demand for them is projected to increase significantly. That is why Canada is seizing this opportunity by making smart investments in critical minerals value chains to …
Federal Investment in Gatineau Clean Hydrogen Production
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 …
Investing $9.3M to Construct New Net-Zero Fire Station in Peterborough
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 …