Gatineau – Putting a price on carbon pollution is one of the simplest and most effective ways to reduce the greenhouse gas pollution that is causing climate change. Just as importantly, the federal carbon pricing system is designed to keep life affordable by putting money back into families’ pockets. The Canada Carbon Rebate returns fuel charge proceeds to Canadians through …
Collingwood – Across the country, we are striving to offer Canadians more affordable and more sustainable communities to live in. This is why the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are continuing to invest in projects to help communities from coast-to-coast-to-coast retrofit their buildings and reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy …
Repentigny – On World Water Day, Canada joins many other countries in highlighting the importance of protecting and conserving our freshwater heritage. Canada is home to 20 percent of the world’s freshwater reserves. Healthy lakes and rivers are essential to Canadians, communities, and businesses across the country. Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced over $800,000 in funding …
Gatineau – Canadians expect their governments to take action on climate change and address affordability concerns. Putting a price on carbon while sending rebates to Canadians is the most cost-effective way to fight climate change. Affordability is front and centre in this system, which puts money into the bank accounts of Canadian families. The Canada Carbon Rebate is made possible …
Gatineau – Parks Canada is committed to a system of national heritage places that recognizes and honours the historic and contemporary contributions of Indigenous peoples, their histories, and cultures, as well as the special relationships Indigenous peoples have with ancestral lands, waters, and ice. Johannes Lampe, President of Nunatsiavut, and Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister …
Saint John – The Government of Canada is investing in renewable energy across the country and working with Indigenous partners to build major projects, as we move toward a more sustainable and prosperous future by creating an electricity grid that provides clean and affordable energy to homes and businesses when they need it. Today, representatives from Neqotkuk (also known as Tobique …
Nairobi – Canada is working with partners around the world to take real and sustained action on the triple crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and plastic pollution. TSteven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, wrapped up Canada’s participation in the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) in Nairobi, Kenya. The Minister met with the President …
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, …
Ottawa – Birds are the most accessible and effective indicators of the health of air, water, and land. They are at the heart of Canada’s biodiversity and play an essential role in maintaining healthy, resilient ecosystems in communities. When bird populations and their habitats are thriving, communities also benefit. When birds forage for food, build nests, and perform other necessities, …
Gatineau – To create a future with a clean, healthy environment and a strong economy for people living in Canada, the Government of Canada is working with Canadians to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change. Everyone’s contributions are essential to reach Canada’s long-term target of net-zero emissions by 2050, a goal shared by more and more provinces, …
