Ottawa – Approximately 685 million people around the globe have no access to electricity, mostly in remote and rural areas. Even when electricity is available, communities in remote areas must rely on expensive and polluting fossil fuels for their energy needs, which has a negative impact on local air quality and potential spill risks in often-vulnerable communities. Supporting these communities …
Ottawa – The Government of Canada is announcing its plan to issue its third Canadian-dollar-denominated green bond this week, subject to market conditions. This follows the successful issuance of a 10-year, $4 billion green bond in February 2024, which was re-opened in October 2024 for an additional $2 billion. Both saw robust investor demand as demonstrated by final order books of more than $11 billion combined. …
Investments will help businesses and community organizations in the green transition Three Rivers – Transitioning to a cleaner, prosperous economy will require a collaborative and sustained effort over the years and decades ahead. Across Atlantic Canada, forward-thinking innovators are finding sustainable solutions to today’s challenges. The Government of Canada is helping organizations and businesses in Eastern Prince Edward Island to …
Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the President and Chief Executive Officer of the US Chamber of Commerce, Suzanne Clark. Building on President Biden’s successful visit to Canada last month, the Prime Minister and Ms. Clark discussed ongoing efforts to grow our economies and create good, middle-class jobs in both countries. Prime Minister Trudeau and Ms. Clark also …
