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 …
New Brunswick Botanical Garden Grows Greener
Edmundston – René Arseneault, MP for Madawaska-Restigouche, announced a federal contribution of $159,682 to help la Société du Jardin Botanique du Nouveau-Brunswick modernize its greenhouse heating system. The announcement was made on behalf of Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, and Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change. The investment will allow the …
Canada commits $12.5m for philanthropic orgs to support environmental literacy projects
Ottawa – Canada is committed to providing young Canadians with the knowledge and skills they need to better understand and cope with the triple threat of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced that the Government of Canada will invest $12.5 million from the Environmental Damages Fund’s Climate Action and Awareness Fund in …
Research fund to prevent, divert food waste from Canadian landfills
Gatineau – When food and other organic wastes are disposed of in landfills, they produce methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. Municipal solid waste landfills are responsible for almost one‑quarter of Canada’s methane emissions, which are generated when biodegradable waste decomposes. Cutting methane emissions from all sources, including landfills, is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to combat climate …
Protecting environment, human health from all hazardous waste
Gatineau – Electrical and electronic waste, or e-waste, is one of the fastest growing waste streams in the world. E-waste contains substances of concern, such as mercury, lead, and brominated flame retardants that can adversely affect the environment and human health. That is why, Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, published proposed amendments to Canada’s Cross-Border Movement of …
Minister Guilbeault supports advancing climate ambition in NYC
New York City – This summer, many Canadians had to face the harsh realities of a changing climate. Canada is working with international partners to increase ambition on issues relating to climate and biodiversity while making a difference for those impacted both at home and around the world. Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, accompanied by Catherine Stewart, …
Minister Guilbeault talks on cutting 75% target to cut oil & gas methane emissions
New York City – This week at the United Nations Secretary General’s Climate Ambition Summit, world leaders and ministers addressed the role that methane emissions play as one of the key drivers contributing to the increase in extreme climate-related weather events worldwide. Cutting oil and gas methane emissions is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to combat climate …
Tr’ondëk-Klondike inscribed on Unesco World Heritage List
This serial property comprised of eight distinct heritage locations is a living record of a period of profound change and upheaval for Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in with the onset of colonial expansion Gatineau – During yesterday’s proceedings at the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tr’ondëk-Klondike, located in the homeland of Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in in northwestern Canada, was inscribed …
Minister Guilbeault concludes visit at CCICED Annual General Meeting
Gatineau – The triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss call for urgent global action. Because these crises know no geopolitical boundaries, Canada works with others around the world to take ambitious action. As a major emitter, and large country, China’s engagement is required. Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has wrapped up his attendance …
New Nature Champions Network announced
Squamish – Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, issued the following statement today: “The world is being confronted by the triple crisis of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. These are crises that know no geopolitical borders and require urgent international cooperation. Today, we brought together environmental Ministers and representatives from around the world, representing Africa, Asia, Europe, …