Environment & Natural Resources

1. Canada Invests in Infrastructure Upgrades to Support Critical Minerals Development in Saskatchewan

   The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced that Foran Mining Corporation (Foran) has been conditionally approved for an investment of up to $20 million through the Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF), a key program under the Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy.

2. Canada to Unlock Critical Minerals Rare Earth Development in Northern Quebec and Labrador With New Funding

   the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson announced up to $10 million in infrastructure funding, pending final due diligence, to Torngat Metals for its Strange Lake Northern Transportation Infrastructure Project.

3. Early 2023 greenhouse gas estimates show Canada’s climate plan is working: emissions have dropped to their lowest level in 27 years (excluding pandemic years)

   For the first time in Canada’s history, the Government of Canada has released an early summary of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions estimates from the National Inventory Report ahead of the full publication in the spring of 2025.

4. Powering Canada’s Future: Securing jobs, investments, and savings by building more affordable and reliable clean electricity

   Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, released Powering Canada’s Future, which lays out our roadmap to build more affordable, reliable, and clean power to help meet growing demand.

5. Powering Canada’s Future—Canada’s final Clean Electricity Regulations

   As Canada’s demand for electricity grows, the opportunity to power our communities, our businesses, and our transportation with clean, affordable, and reliable power is a win-win-win—for workers, for affordability, and for the environment.

6. Government of Canada to hold a technical briefing on production of clean, affordable, and reliable electricity across the country

   Media representatives are advised that senior government officials from Environment and Climate Change Canada and Natural Resources Canada will hold a bilingual technical briefing on the production of clean, affordable, and reliable electricity across the country.

7. Minister Steven Guilbeault highlights tax holiday granted by the government to all Canadians, starting on December 14, 2024

   Today in Laval, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, along with Fayçal El-Khoury, Member of Parliament for Laval–Les Îles, met with grocery store owners and families to inform them about government initiatives aimed at putting more money in people's pockets

8. The Commission de la capitale nationale was ordered to pay a total of $75,000 for having violated the Species at Risk Act

   On December 12, 2024, at the Gatineau courthouse, the Commission de la capitale nationale pleaded guilty to one count of violating the Species at Risk Act. The charge stems from actions that contravened a condition of a permit issued under the Act and resulted in damage to critical habitat for the western chorus frog.

9. Supporting high-performing building codes in Prince Edward Island

   The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson announced $2.4 million in funding through the Codes Acceleration Fund for the Government of Prince Edward Island to adopt higher performance tiers of the 2020 national model energy codes of Canada. This funding will provide building officials and building industry professionals with the tools and training required to ensure compliance with provincial building codes as the province adopts increasingly energy-efficient performance tiers.

10. Setting the next milestone to building a cleaner, stronger economy

    Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced that Canada will aim to reduce emissions by 45–50% below 2005 levels by 2035, setting a responsible and ambitious target that maintains our path to a strong, net-zero economy.

11. What you need to know about Canada’s 2035 emissions reduction target

    Canada has established its 2035 greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of 45–50% below 2005 levels. This milestone reinforces Canada’s commitment to tackling the global climate crisis and will shape our next decade of climate action, aligning environmental progress with economic growth.

12. Minister Steven Guilbeault to highlight start of the Government of Canada tax break

    Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will highlight the start of the Government of Canada’s tax break. He will be accompanied by Fayçal El-Khoury, Member of Parliament for Laval—Les Îles.

13. Government of Canada to Make Clean Energy Announcement

    George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, will announce significant funding on behalf of the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources for projects in Alberta that will support Canada’s clean energy future. A media availability will follow.

14. A tale of extremes: Canada’s 10 most impactful weather stories of 2024

    Canada’s 10 most impactful weather stories for 2024 tells the tale of record-breaking heatwaves, destructive winds, and relentless rainfalls that prompt weather watches, warnings, and alerts.

15. Gordon Bell High School in Winnipeg demonstrates leadership with federally supported retrofit

    Today, Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, was joined by Vinh Huynh, Principal of the Gordon Bell High School in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to announce significant funding for an innovative project at the school to reduce pollution, improve energy efficiency, and lower energy costs.

16. A Year of Extremes: Canada’s 10 most impactful weather stories of 2024

    Media representatives are advised that Chantal McCartin, Physical Science Specialist, and Jennifer Smith, National Warning Preparedness Meteorologist, will present Canada’s most impactful weather stories for 2024.

17. Powering Canada’s Future: Ensuring Access to Affordable, Reliable and Clean Electricity in New Brunswick

    Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault and the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc announced over $1 billion in additional investments to ensure that as New Brunswick’s electricity demands grow substantially over the coming years, we meet demand with clean electricity that is both reliable and affordable. NB Power estimates the following investments could help power up to 140,000 homes.

18. Ensuring Access to Affordable, Reliable and Clean Electricity in New Brunswick

    Growing Canada’s clean electricity system is a historic economic opportunity, and an imperative in order to fight climate change. We must come together to tackle this goal in a manner that ensures affordability and reliability for households, businesses, and institutions.

19. Parliamentary Secretary Duguid to make an announcement in support of energy savings in Manitoba

    Media representatives are advised that Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and Special Advisor for Water, on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement in support of clean, affordable electricity in Manitoba

20. Powering Canada’s Future: Federal measures helping build Saskatchewan’s 21st century electricity grid

    Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a suite of over $265 million job-creating investments into SaskPower and Saskatchewan clean electricity projects to address our shared priorities and build a clean future.

21. Federal and provincial ministers to make an announcement in support of the production of clean, affordable electricity in New Brunswick

    Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change; the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs; and the Honourable René Legacy, Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance and Treasury Board, and Minister responsible for Energy for New Brunswick, will make an announcement in support of the production of clean, affordable electricity in New Brunswick.

22. The Government of Canada announces over $256.7 million in funding for clean electricity projects in Saskatchewan

    Today, the Government of Canada announced that eight projects in Saskatchewan will receive a total of over $256.7 million through the Future Electricity Fund. Indigenous clean energy projects will receive $42 million as a part of this funding announcement.

23. Environment and Climate Change Canada presents the winter seasonal outlook

    Today, Environment and Climate Change Canada presented its seasonal outlook for winter 2024–2025. Experts predict close to or above normal temperatures across the north and east. In the west, a warm start to the season is expected to be followed by normal to below normal temperatures.

24. Winter is coming: Environment and Climate Change Canada to hold media availability on Canada’s winter seasonal weather outlook

    Media representatives are advised that Environment and Climate Change Canada will provide the seasonal outlook for the upcoming winter in Canada. A media availability will follow.

25. Saskatchewan resident fined a total of $10,550 for illegal trade activities involving protected species

    On November 19, 2024, at the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan, Ahmad Altout was fined $10,000 after pleading guilty to two counts of violating the federal Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (WAPPRIITA).

26. Minister Guilbeault’s statement on the conclusion of the Fifth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC-5)

    The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, issued the following statement at the conclusion of the Fifth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC-5) in Busan, Republic of Korea, which took place from November 25 to December 1, 2024.

27. The Government of Canada Launches Call for Proposals for the Offshore Wind Indigenous and Coastal Communities Grant Funding

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson launched an open call for proposals for grant funding to support Indigenous and coastal communities in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador in their pursuit of opportunities related to offshore wind development. Grants will provide up to $10,000 in funding per recipient per year until March 31, 2027.

28. Government of Canada to hold a technical briefing on Canada’s participation at INC-5

    Media representatives are advised that departmental officials from the Government of Canada will hold a bilingual technical briefing regarding Canada’s commitment to finalize a global agreement on plastic pollution during the Fifth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) in Busan, Republic of Korea, from November 25 to December 1, 2024.

29. Government of Canada to Announce Funding for Geothermal Energy

    Michael V. McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will make a geothermal energy project funding announcement at the 2024 Yellowknife Geoscience Forum.

30. As COP29 wraps up, Canada reaffirms its commitment to global climate action and remains determined to keep 1.5 °C alive

    As COP29 wraps up, Canada reaffirms its commitment to global climate action and remains determined to keep 1.5 °C alive

31. Minister Steven Guilbeault highlights the government’s tax break for all Canadians and new Working Canadians Benefit

    Today in Brossard, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, along with Alexandra Mendès, Member of Parliament for Brossard–Saint-Lambert, met with children’s retailers and families to share the Government’s work to put more money in your pocket.

32. Canada is determined to finalize first-ever global agreement on plastic pollution at INC-5

    Beginning next week and running until December 1, 2024, Canada will participate in the fifth and final planned session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) in Busan, Republic of Korea.

33. Minister Wilkinson to announce tax break for all Canadians

    NORTH VANCOUVER – The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will tour a local business to announce measures that will put more money in your pocket, so you can buy the things you need and save for the things you want.

34. Minister Wilkinson Welcomes the Indigenous Council’s ‘Kinship and Prosperity’ Report to Power More Indigenous, Rural and Remote Communities with Clean Energy

    Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson welcomed the release of Kinship and Prosperity: Proven Solutions for a Clean Energy Landscape, the Wah-ila-toos Indigenous Council’s Report. The report provides recommendations to power more Indigenous, rural and remote communities with clean energy while recognizing the various challenges these communities face. It affirms that Indigenous Peoples are leaders and knowledge keepers, and that they have the skills and experiences needed to establish a thriving economy while living in reciprocity with the environment.

35. Canada’s Ambassador for Climate Change, Catherine Stewart, delivers Canada’s national statement at COP29

    Canada comes to COP29 as a ready partner. We fully understand the importance and urgency of collective climate action. In addition to helping drive needed international efforts, such as the tripling of renewables and protecting 30 percent of land and water by 2030, Canada is also taking bold domestic actions to ensure we are building a strong future with abundant clean energy and healthy ecosystems.

36. ArcelorMittal Exploitation Minière Canada s.e.n.c. ordered to pay $100,000 for obstructing enforcement officers

    On November 18, 2024, ArcelorMittal Exploitation Minière Canada s.e.n.c. was convicted by the Court of Québec to pay a fine of $100,000, after pleading guilty to one count of violating the Fisheries Act.

37. Landscaping company 9242-6451 Québec inc. and its owner were ordered to pay a total fine of $12,500 for violating the Species at Risk Act

    On November 14, 2024, at the Longueuil courthouse, landscaping company 9242-6451 Québec inc. pleaded guilty to one count of violating the prohibitions set out in the Emergency Order for the Protection of the Western Chorus Frog Great Lakes / St. Lawrence—Canadian Shield Population (Longueuil), in violation of the Species at Risk Act.

38. The Government of Canada invests $5 million to protect habitats in the Montérégie region of Quebec

    The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, today announced an investment of $5 million for a project by the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal (Montréal Metropolitan Community)

39. Canada Invests in Climate Change Adaptation to Keep Communities Safe in British Columbia and Across Canada

    On November 14, 2024, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced over $7 million in support for 12 projects that are either based in British Columbia (B.C.) or have a national reach under the Climate Change Adaptation Program (CCAP) and the Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities (CRCC) Program.

40. Landmark Indigenous-led conservation agreement reached to protect nature and people in the Northwest Territories

    Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, alongside 22 Indigenous Governments and organizations in the Northwest Territories, the Government of the Northwest Territories, and private donors, celebrated the signing of the Northwest Territories Our Land for the Future Agreement, based on the Project Finance for Permanence model.

41. Minister Guilbeault to make an announcement on conserving nature in the Montérégie region

    Media representatives and others are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement on conserving nature in the Montérégie region.

42. Minister Anandasangaree joins partners to announce next steps in Indigenous-led conservation in the Northwest Territories

    Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will make an announcement on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, regarding an Indigenous-led conservation and stewardship agreement.

43. Protecting nature along the Bruce Trail to help fight climate change and reverse biodiversity loss

    Today, the Honourable Karina Gould, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, and Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Member of Parliament for Milton, announced an additional $2.4 million in funding to the Bruce Trail Conservancy through the Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund.

44. The Government of Canada to announce important investments for Prince Edward Island

    Moncton, New Brunswick – On behalf of the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary for the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, with Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, and Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont will hold a news conference to announce important investments for Prince Edward Island.

45. The Government of Canada to host a media availability supporting nature protection

    Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Karina Gould, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, and Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will host a media availability on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on the Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund.

46. During the World Leaders Climate Action Summit at COP29, Minister Guilbeault announces major Canadian-led climate finance platform

    To kick off his participation at the World Leaders Climate Action Summit at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, provided the following statement to launch GAIA, a new finance platform that will mobilize climate-focused investments in vulnerable regions.

47. Minister Guilbeault to hold a media availability from COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan

    Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will hold a media availability via teleconference from the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, where he will discuss Canada’s priorities and leadership in driving collective action to cut pollution, fight climate change, and build a low-carbon economy.

48. Governments of Canada and Northwest Territories to Make Critical Minerals Infrastructure Announcement

    Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, will make a critical minerals infrastructure announcement on behalf of the federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, alongside Caroline Wawzonek Northwest Territories Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance, Minister of Infrastructure and Minister Responsible for the Northwest Territories Power Corporation. Media availability will follow.

49. PS Dabrusin to Make an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Announcement in Toronto

    Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will announce federal support for electric vehicle infrastructure on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson. Media availability will follow.

50. Minister Guilbeault heading to the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP29 to push for collective climate action

    The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, to lead the Canadian delegation to advance international efforts to address climate change.