Niagara-on-the-Lake – Chris Bittle, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and Member of Parliament for St. Catharines, participated in a Parks Canada and Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada plaque unveiling ceremony to commemorate the national historic significance of Chloe Cooley. In March 1793, Chloe Cooley fought back against her enslaver and two other men …
Ottawa – Indigenous peoples in Canada have been environmental stewards of their traditional land, ice, and water and are the original leaders in sustainable development and natural resource management. That is why the Government of Canada is committed to working in partnership with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis to support Indigenous leadership in conservation. Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and …
Gatineau – Indigenous peoples have been stewards of the land, water, and ice since time immemorial. Across the country, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis are braiding Indigenous Knowledge with modern science to offer solutions to climate change and biodiversity loss, while safeguarding the natural spaces we all depend on. Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced an investment …
Winnipeg – Fresh water is a vital resource that is facing pressing challenges. To ensure that fresh water in Canada is clean and healthy, the Government of Canada is taking unprecedented action by launching the Canada Water Agency and investing $650 million over 10 years in the Freshwater Action Plan to protect and restore water quality and ecosystem health in …
Sherbrooke – Canadian universities play a pivotal role in efforts to understand and address climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The Government of Canada relies on sound scientific research to make evidence-based decisions and build a low-carbon economy while protecting the environment for present and future generations. These institutions leverage the talent of world-class scientists and researchers to generate new …
Gatineau – Canada’s approach to pollution pricing is not only one of the best ways to fight climate change, it also puts money back into the pockets of individuals and families. The direct proceeds from the federal pollution price are returned to the jurisdiction from which they were collected to help with cost-of-living challenges while keeping the incentive to pollute …
The historic Powerhouse building to undergo significant structural stabilization. Sault Ste. Marie – Parks Canada is responsible for protecting nationally significant examples of natural and cultural heritage and sharing the stories of these treasured places, including the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. As cornerstones of Canada’s tourism industry, Parks Canada administered places are committed to providing visitors with …
Gatineau – Plastic pollution litters our beaches, parks, streets, shorelines, and other places Canadians value. Its harmful impacts on nature and wildlife must be addressed. That is why the Government of Canada is taking action to reduce plastic pollution and move toward a circular economy addressing the entire lifecycle of plastics, keeping it in the economy and out of the …
Plan contributes to protecting the environment and connecting Canadians to nature in Nunavut. Iqaluit – National parks are gateways to discovering, learning about, and connecting with nature. Parks Canada is a recognized leader in conservation and takes actions to protect national parks and national marine conservation areas and contributes to the recovery of species at risk. The new management plan …
Gatineau – Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has said: “The science is clear: plastic pollution is everywhere, and it harms wildlife and damages the environment. It is found across Canada and the world. In addition, emerging science continues to show that people are exposed to microplastics through the air, water, soil, and even the food they eat. …
