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  1. Minister Wilkinson to Make a Community Efficiency Financing Announcement

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources; Taneen Rudyk, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities; Blaine Hyggen, Mayor of the City of Lethbridge; Jyoti Gondek, Mayor of the City of Calgary; Pat Letizia, President and CEO of the Alberta Ecotrust Foundation; and Jeff Mah, Deputy Mayor of the Town of Canmore will make a Community Efficiency Financing announcement in Calgary.

  2. Minister Wilkinson to Make Renewable Energy Announcement   

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, will make a smart renewable energy funding announcement at the East Strathmore Solar Project in Wheatland County, Alberta, with Jamie Houssain, Principal, Elemental Energy.

  3. Government of Canada invests $11.4 million in climate action projects to reduce emissions from food waste

    Today, Francis Drouin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, investments of up to $1.4 million and $10 million to support Redcliff Cypress Regional Waste Management Authority and PurEnergy Inc.’s waste emissions reduction initiatives, respectively.

  4. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Francis Drouin, to announce initiatives to reduce food loss and waste on behalf of Minister Guilbeault

    Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Francis Drouin, to announce initiatives to reduce food loss and waste on behalf of Minister Guilbeault

  5. Government of Canada announces remediation project at former Canadian Forces Sailing Association Waterlot

    Ensuring the health and safety of Canadians, protecting our environment and advancing Indigenous reconciliation are priorities for the Government of Canada.

  6. Canada Invests $2.3 Million in Ontario’s Energy Market Transformation  

    Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced over $2.3 million in funding to SWITCH Power Ontario Battery Operations Corporation to deploy vital energy storage infrastructure that will enable Ontario’s energy market transformation. This investment with SWITCH Power brings the total investment to nearly $7.8 million.

  7. The Government of Canada and the United States to host the 2022 Great Lakes Public Forum: Minister Guilbeault to participate

    The Government of Canada and the United States to host the 2022 Great Lakes Public Forum: Minister Guilbeault to participate

  8. PS Dabrusin to Participate in Electric Mobility Canada’s Conference

    Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, will participate in a fireside chat at Electric Mobility Canada’s annual Electric Vehicle Conference in Toronto. She will also make an important infrastructure announcement, followed by a media availability on electric vehicles.

  9. Minister Guilbeault advances global solutions on climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution at Climate Week in New York

    Canada’s Environment and Climate Change Minister, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, was in New York City this week to attend meetings and events during Climate Week in New York on the margins of the 77th United Nations General Assembly.

  10. Minister Wilkinson Positions Canada as a Clean Energy Supplier of Choice and Leader on Climate Action at the Global Clean Energy Action Forum  

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, concluded his participation at the first Global Clean Energy Action Forum (GCEAF) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This was the Minister’s first trip to the United States since his successful round of meetings in Washington, D.C. in May 2022.

  11. Canada releases Faster and Further: Canada’s Methane Strategy

    The Strategy, announced today by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, provides a pathway to further reduce methane emissions from across the economy while supporting Canadian technology and creating good-paying jobs. It builds on Canada’s existing progress and commitments, including the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan.

  12. Canada invests over $3.9 million to support the Great Lakes

    Today, Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced an investment of more than $3.9 million over three years in thirty-nine new projects in Ontario through the Great Lakes Protection Initiative, part of the Government of Canada’s Freshwater Action Plan.

  13. Statement from the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on Fridays for Future youth climate strike

    Statement from the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on Fridays for Future youth climate strikes

  14. MP Marcus Powlowski to Make Renewable Energy Systems Funding Announcement 

    Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay–Rainy River, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, will make a funding announcement at the Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology to increase the college's capacity to achieve renewable energy, a net-zero facility and curriculum goals in Thunder Bay.

  15. Parliamentary Secretary Terry Duguid to announce an investment to protect the Great Lakes

    Media representatives are advised that Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will announce an investment to protect the Great Lakes alongside local Members of Parliament.

  16. Up to $40 million in Indigenous-led area-based conservation funding now available

    Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, announced that the department is now accepting expressions of interest for up to $40 million in Indigenous-led area-based conservation funding.

  17. Media availability on Hurricane Fiona

    Media availability on Hurricane Fiona

  18. Saint John Energy leading the way in energy innovation

    Federal support will provide infrastructure to enhance smart grid advancements

  19. Media availability on Hurricane Fiona

    Media representatives are advised that the Canadian Hurricane Centre will provide an update on Hurricane Fiona on Thursday, September 22, 2022. Bob Robichaud, Warning Preparedness Meteorologist, will discuss the latest information about the storm that is anticipated to impact Eastern Canada.

  20. Government of Canada announces support for Saint John Energy

    Government of Canada announces support for Saint John Energy

  21. Minister Guilbeault to hold a media call-back to conclude his participation at the 77th United Nations General Assembly and Climate Week NYC

    Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will hold a media call-back to conclude his participation at the 77th United Nations General Assembly and Climate Week NYC.

  22. The Government of Canada and Miawpukek First Nation in Newfoundland and Labrador take first steps toward a new Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area

    Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, announced that the Government of Canada is providing almost $3 million to Miawpukek First Nation to support their area-based conservation work. This funding will enable Miawpukek First Nation to conduct activities that will help them establish a new Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area. Once complete, the Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area will contribute significantly toward Canada’s goal of protecting 25 percent of land and inland waters by 2025.

  23. Minister Wilkinson to Attend the Global Clean Energy Action Forum and Hold a Media Availability

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, will participate in the Global Clean Energy Action Forum from September 21 to September 23, 2022, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

  24. Minister meets with over 60 countries from the Greening Government Initiative

    Today, the Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board, participated in the fifth meeting of the Greening Government Initiative (GGI)—an international forum for countries to exchange information, promote innovation and share best practices in support of global efforts to green national government operations and meet Paris Agreement commitments on climate change.

  25. Itinerary for Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly and Climate Week NYC

    Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will be in New York City, New York, from September 20 to 22, 2022, during the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly and Climate Week NYC.

  26. Minister Wilkinson to Hold a Media Availability at the Global Clean Energy Action Forum

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, will hold a media availability for Canadian media at the Global Clean Energy Action Forum, taking place from September 21 to September 23, 2022, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

  27. PS Yvonne Jones to Participate at MINEx 2022 Labrador

    Yvonne Jones, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and to the Minister of Northern Affairs and Member of Parliament for Labrador, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, will participate at MINEx 2022 Labrador and will discuss the future of mining in Labrador.

  28. Making home heating more affordable for Atlantic Canada and other regions

    This afternoon, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault; along with Members of Parliament from across the Atlantic, announced an important step forward.

  29. Minister Guilbeault to make an announcement on making home heating more affordable for Canadians

    Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement to support the transition to a lower carbon economy.

  30. Government of Canada Announces Funding for SevenGen Indigenous Youth Energy Summit

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, is pleased to announce a $442,600 investment to Student Energy for SevenGen 2022, a gathering dedicated to empower the next generation of energy and environmental leaders accelerating our transition to live in a more sustainable way.

  31. New Investments for Net-Zero RCMP Building in North Cowichan

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, and Taneen Rudyk, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), announced a $11.5-million investment through the Green Municipal Fund (GMF) for the construction of a net-zero energy ready (NZER) RCMP detachment facility in the Municipality of North Cowichan. This includes a $10 million low interest loan and a $1.5 million grant.

  32. Canada announces 12 new projects in British Columbia under EcoAction

    Canada announces 12 new projects in British Columbia under EcoAction

  33. Canada supports community-based action to improve and protect fresh water in British Columbia

    Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, alongside a number of environmental organizations at John Hendry Park in Vancouver announced over $1 million in funding to support twelve new projects in British Columbia over the next four years under the EcoAction Community Funding Program.

  34. Parliamentary Secretary Duguid concludes successful participation in G20 Joint Environment and Climate Ministers Meeting

    Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, concluded a productive series of meetings at the G20 Joint Environment and Climate Ministers Meeting on August 31. The Parliamentary Secretary reaffirmed Canada’s unwavering commitment to ambitious and sustained action to combat the climate and biodiversity crises through participation in the G20.

  35. Minister Guilbeault announces more than $926,000 for the Átl’ka7tsem / Howe Sound Biosphere Region to protect nature and help meet Canada’s conservation goals

    Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, alongside Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver–Sunshine Coast–Sea to Sky Country, announced an investment of more than $926,000 over four years to increase biodiversity conservation efforts in the Átl’ka7tsem / Howe Sound Biosphere Region.

  36. Minister Guilbeault to announce new funding for conservation initiatives across Canada

    Minister Guilbeault to announce new funding for conservation initiatives across Canada

  37. REVISED: PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE EVENT START TIME HAS BEEN DELAYED BY 30 MINUTES - Minister Guilbeault to make a significant announcement regarding biodiversity and conservation in British Columbia

    Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, alongside Member of Parliament for West Vancouver–Sunshine Coast–Sea to Sky Country, Patrick Weiler, will be making a significant announcement regarding biodiversity and conservation in British Columbia.

  38. Ministerial statement on provincial and territorial protection on nature collaboration ahead of COP15

    Ministerial statement on provincial and territorial protection on nature collaboration ahead of COP15

  39. The Government of Canada supports Indigenous Guardians nature conservation with $30M fund

    Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, announced nearly $30 million in funding for more than eighty First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Guardians initiatives across the country. These initiatives to address the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss are taking place from coast to coast to coast, providing benefits for Indigenous communities, the natural environment, and species at risk, including boreal caribou.

  40. Minister Guilbeault to announce Indigenous-led initiatives to protect nature

    Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, will announce funding for Indigenous Guardians initiatives.

  41. Minister Wilkinson Releases Report on Public Charging Needs for Electric Vehicles in Canada

    In order to help ensure these efforts are driven by objective data, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) commissioned a study in 2021 to update the federal government’s understanding of Canada’s overall charging infrastructure needs and how these are likely to evolve as the national EV fleet continues to grow. Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, released that report, entitled Canada’s public charging needs – Updated projections (the “Report”), conducted by Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors. This Report is an important piece of the puzzle to assess the country’s charging landscape, guide decision-making and inform investment needs.

  42. Net-Zero Challenge

    The Net-Zero Challenge is a voluntary initiative that encourages companies to develop and implement credible and effective plans to transition their facilities and operations to net-zero emissions by 2050.

  43. Launching the Net-Zero Challenge to recognize and support businesses transitioning to cleaner operations

    Today, during an event at Lafarge Canada’s St-Constant cement plant, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced the launch of the Net-Zero Challenge, a new national voluntary initiative for businesses operating in Canada.

  44. Canada Launches Call for Proposals for Establishing Biomass Supply Chains Projects 

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, launched a call for project proposals to support the establishment of biomass supply chains to ensure that a steady and usable supply of sustainable feedstock is available to clean fuel production facilities across the country.

  45. Minister Guilbeault to announce new initiative to recognize and support climate-conscious businesses

    Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an important announcement to help reach Canada’s net-zero emissions by 2050 target.

  46. Minister Guilbeault is visiting regions in Quebec to discuss protection of the caribou

    The caribou is an iconic species for Canadians. It is at the heart of the boreal forest ecosystem and plays an important role in the culture and history of Indigenous Peoples. The Government of Canada is determined to work in collaboration with the provinces, Indigenous Peoples, and all stakeholders to protect and re-establish the caribou.

  47. Canada Invests in Smart Energy Benchmarking to Decarbonize Electricity Grid

    Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John–Rothesay, New Brunswick, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced an investment of $815,115 for the Smart Grid Innovation Network Canada (SGIN) to support electric utilities across Canada on the decarbonization and expansion of Canada's electricity grid through the Smart Energy Benchmarking Project.

  48. Minister Guilbeault will be available to the media during a visit to Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean

    The media are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will be available to the media.

  49. Canada invests more than $585,000 in Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve to increase biodiversity conservation in Ontario

    Today, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Julie Dabrusin, attended a turtle release at the Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve on behalf of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault.

  50. MP Long to Make a Renewable Energy Capacity-Building Announcement in Saint John

    Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John—Rothesay, New Brunswick, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, will make a clean and renewable energy and capacity-building announcement with Greg Robart, CEO, Smart Grid Innovation Network.