Ottawa – Climate change is affecting the safety, health and quality of life of people across Canada. Every year, the country faces increasing record-breaking climate events, including wildfires, extreme heatwaves and floods, on top of slow onset climate impacts, such as thawing permafrost and rising sea levels. Working together to reduce risk from the changing climate will keep Canadian communities …
Ottawa – Electric vehicles (EVs) help keep our air clean and save drivers money. They also represent a major opportunity for Canadian workers and Canada’s economy as we build and power these vehicles right here at home. To help drivers feel confident in making the switch to an EV, the Government of Canada is building a coast-to-coast network of charging stations …
Fredericton – Canadians are calling for action to fight climate change in a way that will build a strong economy, keep life affordable, and ensure clean air for our communities. Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, New Brunswick, on behalf of Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced a federal investment of up to $62.7 million from Canada’s …
Ottawa – Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, issued the following statement: “I would like to thank the Canada Energy Regulator for the 2023 edition of Canada’s Energy Future (EF2023), the CER’s first long-term energy outlook consistent with achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. “As the world accelerates climate action, Canada faces a choice: we can either lead in seizing the historic …
Calgary – Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, City of Calgary Mayor, Jyoti Gondek, and Jodie Parmar, Head of Project Development, Western Canada for the Canada Infrastructure Bank, announced a federal investment of more than $325 million to support the electrification of the city’s …
The Government of Canada is making investments in British Columbia to fuel economic growth and support high-tech manufacturers to increase their global sales North Vancouver – Across B.C., innovative companies are creating technologies to solve the challenges facing manufacturers across the globe. In North Vancouver, Novarc Technologies Inc. is developing a unique automation solution to help solve the global manufacturing …
Leduc – Forests are a nature-based climate solution: trees contribute to biodiversity, protect and conserve water resources, and lower emissions by capturing and storing excess carbon. Forests and trees also clean the air that we breathe and help cool urban centres. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, and Bob Young, Mayor of of Leduc, announced a $363,000 contribution to Leduc’s Urban …
St John’s – The Government of Canada is helping businesses and workers across the country seize the economic opportunities associated with the global drive for clean growth — delivering good, middle-class jobs, strong local economies and clean air for generations to come. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, and Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Labour, on behalf of François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of …
Ottawa – Creating more climate-resilient homes and supporting job creation across sectors is critical to strengthening the economy while building a more sustainable future for generations to come. Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced $1.3 million in funding to CHBA over five years to accelerate the …
Ottawa – Electric vehicles (EVs) are not only helping keep our air clean, they are helping Canadians save money — from cheaper refuelling to lower maintenance costs. The widespread shift to EVs is also a tremendous economic opportunity as manufacturing jobs are being created across the country to meet the demands along the EV value chain. To help drivers feel …
