Quebec – After Confederation in 1867, Britain began to withdraw its military forces from Canada and defence became a federal responsibility. The resulting creation of a permanent military force in Canada ended more than a century of dependence on Britain and represented the beginnings of military professionalization in the country. Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister …
Expanding funding opportunities for biodiversity conservation
Gatineau – Everyone has an important role to play in the conservation of nature: conserving and restoring habitat and protecting and recovering species at risk. That’s why the Government of Canada is finding new ways to collaboratively engage partners across all sectors to help support nature. Today, as we celebrate Canadian Environment Week, Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate …
Building stronger, more climate-resilient communities
Ottawa – Communities across Canada need new infrastructure that is built for healthy, affordable living, economic sustainability and ensures the safety of homes and businesses in the 21st century. Making our communities more liveable in a world impacted by climate-related events including floods, storms, and wildfires means planning ahead and building more resilient roads, bridges, water treatment facilities, telecommunication, networks …
Canada designates Rockcliffe Park Historic District as national historic site
Ottawa – Mona Fortier, on behalf of Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, announced the designation of Rockcliffe Park Historic District as a national historic site under Parks Canada’s National Program of Historical Commemoration. National historic designations illustrate the persons, places, and events that have marked history in Canada. Together, they tell …
Cartier-Brébeuf National Historic Site
Québec City – Rémy Vincent, Grand Chief of the Huron-Wendat Nation, and Joël Lightbound, Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert, on behalf of Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, inaugurated a new experience at the Cartier-Brébeuf National Historic Site. The result of a partnership between the Huron-Wendat Nation and Parks Canada, this project aims …
Be Part of Plan to halt biodiversity loss
Gatineau – Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, issued the following statement: “The world celebrates the International Day for Biological Diversity. This year’s theme is, “Be Part of the Plan” to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. We Canadians love our natural surroundings, but few of us stop to think about the absolutely vital importance of nature and biodiverse …
Historic Bellevue House reopens
Kingston – Following an extensive renewal of the building and its exhibits and programming, Bellevue House National Historic Site welcomes visitors to explore this historic site that tells broader, more inclusive stories about Canada’s first prime minister, Sir John A. Macdonald. Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament for …
Expanded heat pump program helps British Columbians save on energy costs
The Government of Canada, British Columbia partner to make heat pumps and home energy efficiency upgrades more affordable Victoria – British Columbians are seeing firsthand the costly impacts of more frequent and intense extreme weather events fuelled by climate change. Reducing pollution and making life more affordable while building a strong economy is how we can ensure a secure, healthy …
Incentives for industries to reduce their greenhouse gas
Gatineau – Canada’s pollution pricing system creates incentives for industries to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, drives innovation and sustainable business practices, and fosters a cleaner, more environmentally responsible future. Through the Decarbonization Incentive Program, the Government of Canada returns a portion of the proceeds collected from the federal pollution price on large industrial emitters to support clean technology projects. …
Installing new state-of-the-art weather radar in Quebec
Blainville – Canadians today are facing more frequent, costly, and dangerous extreme weather events, a development long predicted by climate change modelling. State-of-the-art weather services are becoming more important than ever to keep Canadians safe. That is why the Government of Canada invested $180.4 million since 2016 to fully modernize 32 state-of-the-art weather radars across Canada, and one training radar. …