Ottawa – Canadians are calling for action to combat climate change in a way that strengthens the economy, keeps life affordable, and ensures clean air for communities. As the impacts of climate change become more severe and frequent, with extreme events such as floods, wildfires, and heatwaves, the federal government is taking bold action to protect Canadians, reduce pollution, safeguard …
Gatineau – The Government of Canada is taking bold action to strengthen communities by addressing the impacts of climate change. Industrial carbon pricing is a foundational element of Canada’s plan to protect the environment and build a strong, competitive, and sovereign 21st-century Canadian economy. Terry Duguid, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced investments of nearly $150 million from Canada’s Output-Based …
Manitoba— Strategic investments in drinking water, wastewater, and ventilation infrastructure enables communities to build and support more housing. Seven communities across Manitoba will benefit from upgrades to vital local infrastructure after a federal investment of more than $15.7 million. In the Rural Municipality of Macdonald, funding will support the construction of a concrete reservoir with an associated pumping station to …
Winnipeg – Canadian culture is one of the things that makes us unique, and our ability to create, perform and tell stories is a central part of our shared identity. Supporting and strengthening Prairie cultural and performing arts institutions helps them to engage new audiences and to share our stories and culture with the world. Performing arts organizations enrich communities, …
Toronto – Plastics are widely used in the fashion industry, with synthetic textiles like polyester and nylon contributing to waste and pollution. Unsustainable practices and mismanagement lead to textile and plastic waste ending up in our landfills and plastic pollution in our communities, rivers, lakes, and oceans. Synthetic textiles also pollute the environment by shedding small plastic pieces, called microfibres, …
Montréal – Canadians want to live and move around in clean, healthy communities. To support them, the federal government is investing in local initiatives to reduce air pollution in communities through greener travel. Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced that the Government of Canada will invest over $3 million from the Environmental Damages Fund in five active …
Ottawa – Across Canada, institutions, businesses, and communities are stepping up to build a more sustainable future, including by investing in innovation and deploying more clean technologies that help to cut costs and support the economy. Member of Parliament Yasir Naqvi, on behalf of Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced funding of over $1.6 million to Carleton University …
Montréal – The federal government is committed to protecting the health of Canadians, as well as safeguarding the environment. The Government is taking additional steps to address the potential harm of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” commonly found in everyday products, including clothing, electronics, food packaging and cosmetics. PFAS are a class of thousands of …
Winnipeg – Lake of the Woods is a vital freshwater resource, supporting livelihoods, drinking water, culture, Indigenous cultural and spiritual life, and biodiversity. Protecting water quality in Lake of the Woods and addressing harmful algae blooms is essential to protecting the health of fish and wildlife and ensuring recreational access for visitors for years to come. The Canada Water Agency …
Toronto – This speech has been translated in accordance with the Government of Canada’s official languages policy and edited for posting and distribution in accordance with its communications policy. Thank you for the kind introduction. Good afternoon everyone. Let me begin by acknowledging that we are gathered on the treaty lands and traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit …
