Strathcona County – More and more Canadians, in Alberta and across the country, are looking to upgrade their homes to be more energy-efficient. Increasing energy efficiency helps families save on their monthly bills while fighting climate change and creating good local jobs. That’s why the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are working with municipalities to …
Canada, NS, New Brunswick Show Progress Toward Phasing Out Coal by 2030
Ottawa – 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 to seize new economic opportunities, including in the emerging and growing industries of …
Planting Over 122,000 Trees in Halton Region
Halton – Forests and trees capture and store carbon, making them an effective natural climate solution. Trees also clean the air that we breathe, improve water quality, enhance biodiversity and improve human wellbeing. Planting two billion trees over a decade is a vital part of Canada’s climate plan, and the Government of Canada is continuing to work with provinces, territories, …
ENERGY STAR Canada Recognizes Leaders in Energy Efficiency
Ottawa – Energy efficiency is a critical solution to climate change, reducing emissions and helping Canadians to save money on their energy bills. The Government of Canada is pleased to work with partners to advance this work. The important work of ENERGY STAR Canada award recipients brings us one step closer to achieving Canada’s low-carbon future. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of …
Indigenous Forestry Initiative Is Accepting New Applications
Ottawa – The Government of Canada is committed to advancing economic reconciliation, closing socio-economic gaps and providing more sustainable solutions that tackle climate change and grow a prosperous low-carbon economy. Enhancing Indigenous leadership in forestry-related opportunities, businesses, careers and governance is an important step in this direction. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, launched a call for expressions …
Federal Investment to Deliver 48 New EV Chargers across S. Ontario
Ottawa – Electric vehicles are a win-win for families looking to save money while reducing pollution — from cheaper refuelling to lower maintenance costs. The widespread shift to electric is also a tremendous economic opportunity, creating manufacturing jobs across the country to meet demands along the EV value chain. To help drivers make the switch, the Government of Canada is …
Investing $15.2M in 4 Projects in Southern Ontario Communities
London – Communities across Canada are taking the initiative to advance energy efficiency in homes and buildings. Taking steps to retrofit our buildings stock is a great way to help families to save money on their energy bills while ensuring communities are more resilient to the impacts of climate change. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and Scott …
Bio-Sourced Asphalt Paves New Road for Clean Economy in Quebec
Ange-Gardien – As we move toward a low-carbon economy, Canada continues to support sustainable tools, products and technologies that solidify our forest sector’s place in the growing bioeconomy. Natural Resources Canada announced over $1.5 million to FPInnovations for an innovative project that aims to develop asphalt that contains wood-derived products from Canada’s forest sector. FPInnovations, in collaboration with the construction …
Transforming Brampton’s Susan Fennell Sportsplex In latest Net Zero Facility
Brampton – Community initiatives that cut pollution, reduce greenhouse gases and support efficient local infrastructure help keep the air clean and are a critical part of the strategy for a cleaner Canada. They also help build strong and healthy communities. This is why the Government of Canada, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are investing in smart, and sustainable, …
Federal Investment for Over 1,500 New EV Chargers In Quebec
Quebec City – The Government of Canada is supporting Canadians in saving money and reducing pollution by making the switch to electric vehicles (EVs). From mining critical minerals to minerals processing to battery and EV manufacturing, the global shift toward EVs is creating economic opportunities in every region of the country. The Government of Canada is building a coast-to-coast-to-coast network …