Canadians nationwide welcomed refugees fleeing dangerous and difficult living conditions after the Vietnam War Gatineau – National historic designations can recall moments of greatness and triumph or cause us to contemplate the complex moments that helped define the Canada of today. Commemoration encourages us to acknowledge the full scope of our shared history and help us reflect on how to …
Planting over 200,000 trees in Montreal’s East End
Quebec — The health and quality of life of Montreal’s East End residents will be improved thanks to a joint investment by the federal government and the City of Montreal of up to $67 million to support the extensive planting of trees and shrubs. Announced by Steven Guilbeault, Pablo Rodriguez, Soraya Martinez Ferrada and the Mayor of Montreal Valérie Plante, this funding will …
Canada celebrates ground-breaking for new Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area
Nipigon – Construction is set to begin on the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area Administration and Visitor Centre in Nipigon, Ontario. Once complete, this landmark building will serve as Parks Canada’s primary operations base and visitor reception area for Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area. Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development …
Canada’s ambitious global deal to end plastic pollution
Ottawa – The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) wrapped up in Ottawa today, marking significant progress in the development of a legally binding global agreement to end plastic pollution by 2040. As the host country, Canada played a pivotal role in the progress made during this session, setting the stage for international ambition and cooperation at the …
Minister Guilbeault concludes G7 Ministers’ Meeting with strong outcomes
Italy – Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, represented Canada at this year’s Group of Seven (G7) Ministers’ Meeting on Climate, Energy and Environment, which took place in Turin, Italy, from April 28 to 30. Working closely with G7 partners to advance key climate, environment, and biodiversity priorities, Minister Guilbeault underscored the importance of pursuing the transition toward cleaner …
Kitimat station designated as Heritage Railway Station
Kitimat station supported the transportation of both passengers and goods, as well as the provision of telegraph and radio communication services Kitimat – Railway stations in Canada are recognizable landmarks that mean different things to different people. They are iconic structures that represent the links between people, communities, and opportunities. They are also tangible reminders of colonial expansion and the …
Reducing plastic pollution in Canada
Ottawa – Everyone plays a role in reducing the plastic waste that chokes our landfills and the plastic pollution that litters our streets, shorelines, waterways, and even our food supply. Improving how plastics are made, used, and managed can help protect biodiversity, the environment and our health, strengthen sustainable economies, create jobs, and fight climate change. As Canada welcomes the …
Canada wants producers to take more responsibility for plastic in market
Gatineau – Less than ten per cent of plastics in Canada are recycled, with the rest ending up in landfills and often on our beaches, in rivers, parks and our oceans, harming wildlife and damaging habitats. Canadians want to see concrete action from governments and plastic producers to step up to tackle plastic pollution. This means improving how plastics are …
Canada on ambitious global deal to end plastic pollution
Gatineau – Plastic pollution is everywhere in the environment, travelling beyond national borders, posing a risk to wildlife, and damaging ecosystems. Plastic production and waste is set to triple by 2060, and up to 37 million metric tons of plastic pollution could be entering our oceans every year by 2040. This is leaving a legacy of environmental impacts for future …
Carbon Rebate: How much you may get back in payments starting Apr 15
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 …