Environment & Natural Resources

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  1. Canadian National Railway Company fined $8 million for environmental offences in relation to two 2015 train derailments

    On July 22, 2024, Canadian National Railway Company was ordered to pay $8 million by the Ontario Court of Justice, after pleading guilty to two charges under the Fisheries Act.

  2. Canada and New Brunswick to Plant Over 52 Million Climate-Resilient Trees

    The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veteran Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, on the behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, alongside the Honourable Hugh J.A. (Ted) Flemming, New Brunswick Minister for Natural Resources and Energy Development, Annika Chiasson, Executive Director of New Brunswick Environmental Network, and Shane Boyd, Project lead of Petitcodiac Watershed Alliance, announced over $71 million in federal and provincial funding to support tree-planting projects in New Brunswick.

  3. Canada Child Benefit increases again to keep up with the cost of living

    Today the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Member of Parliament for Laurier—Sainte-Marie, alongside Brenda Shanahan, Member of Parliament for Châteauguay–Lacolle, announced the maximum annual Canada Child Benefit will increase again to help parents in Quebec and across Canada keep up with the cost of living.

  4. Governments of Canada and New Brunswick to Announce Forestry Funding 

    The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veteran Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will make a forestry funding announcement on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources. Media availability will follow.

  5. Protecting nature in British Columbia and across Canada to help fight climate change and protect biodiversity

    Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced $89.1 million for 10 greenhouse gas emissions reduction projects funded through the Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund

  6. Protecting nature in Manitoba to help fight climate change and protect biodiversity

    Today, Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and Special Advisor for Water, announced on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, over $11 million for two major greenhouse gas emissions reduction projects funded through the Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund.

  7. The Government of Canada to make an announcement on the Canada Child Benefit

    Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement on behalf of the Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, to support the Canada Child Benefit

  8. Government of Canada Announces 660 New EV Chargers in Nova Scotia

    Member of Parliament, Kody Blois, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced federal investments in two organizations to install 660 Level 2 EV chargers across Nova Scotia.

  9. The Government of Canada invests in nature-based solutions to help fight climate change and protect biodiversity across the country

    On July 18, 2024, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced $89.1 million for 10 greenhouse gas emissions reduction projects funded through the Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund.

  10. The Government of Canada to make an announcement in British Columbia supporting the protection of nature to fight climate change

    Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement to support exciting new conservation projects.

  11. The Government of Canada to make an announcement in Manitoba supporting the protection of nature to fight climate change

    Media representatives are advised that Terry Duguid, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South and Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and Special Advisor for Water, will make an announcement to support exciting new conservation projects.

  12. MP Blois to Make an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Announcement in Nova Scotia

    Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, will announce federal support for electric vehicle infrastructure on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources.

  13. Helping Quebec residents save money on their energy bills: introducing the Canada Green Buildings Strategy

    Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Member of Parliament for Laurier—Sainte-Marie, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced investments of $563,000 to the Montreal Climate Partnership and to BOMA Québec, as part of the Government of Canada’s newly launched Canada Green Buildings Strategy.

  14. Government of Canada’s New Canada Green Buildings Strategy: A Plan to Help Canadians Save Money on Their Energy Bills

    Government of Canada’s New Canada Green Buildings Strategy: A Plan to Help Canadians Save Money on Their Energy Bills

  15. Funded initiatives announced with the Canada Green Buildings Strategy

    Funded initiatives announced with the Canada Green Buildings Strategy

  16. The Government of Canada to make an announcement supporting clean and affordable homes

    The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement to support clean and affordable homes.

  17. Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island to Announce Strengthened Energy Affordability Program

    Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island to Announce Strengthened Energy Affordability Program

  18. Minister Wilkinson to Make an Announcement as part of Plan to Help Save Canadians Money on their Energy Bills

    Minister Wilkinson to Make an Announcement as part of Plan to Help Save Canadians Money on their Energy Bills

  19. Pollution pricing at work: re-investing $2.2 million into new low-carbon cement in Ontario

    Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced the re-investment of up to $2.2 million of recycled industrial pollution pricing revenues to fund a major new emissions reduction project at St Marys Cement.

  20. Government of Canada publishes updated Draft State of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Report and revised Risk Management Scope

    In 2024, the Government of Canada published the updated Draft State of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Report, which proposes to conclude that the class of PFAS, excluding fluoropolymers as defined in the updated draft report, may cause harm to human health and the environment.

  21. Government of Canada updates efforts to protect the environment and communities by addressing “forever chemicals”

    Canada is taking the next step to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), sometimes referred to as “forever chemicals”, which is a large class of extremely persistent human-made substances used in a wide range of everyday products, including food packaging, drugs, cosmetics, non-stick cookware, vehicles, and electronics. Worldwide, PFAS can be found in the air, groundwater, oceans, lakes, rivers, and soil, as well as in wastewater and sewage sludge

  22. Supporting Canadians and fighting climate change with July Canada Carbon Rebate and small business tax credit

    The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, was at Pizza Quest in London, Ontario, to highlight that today is the final opportunity for eligible small businesses in provinces with the federal pollution pricing system to file their tax returns to benefit from the retroactive payment of the Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses

  23. Minister Wilkinson to Make Transportation Infrastructure Announcement to Support Critical Minerals Development

    Minister Wilkinson to Make Transportation Infrastructure Announcement to Support Critical Minerals Development

  24. How Canada’s pollution pricing system works

    How Canada’s pollution pricing system works

  25. The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos to announce support for carbon pricing

    The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, on behalf of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, will make an announcement on Quebec's role as an international leader in carbon pricing and the transition towards a clean economy.

  26. Minister Guilbeault in London, Ontario, to highlight Canada Carbon Rebates for Canadians and small businesses, clean re-investment into Ontario industry

    Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will be in London, Ontario, to announce the Canada Carbon Rebate payments.

  27. Environment and Climate Change Canada Enforcement lays 5 charges for contraventions of subsection 36(3) of the Fisheries Act

    On July 10, 2024, Environment and Climate Change Canada Enforcement laid 5 charges against Teck Coal Limited for contraventions of subsection 36(3) of the Fisheries Act

  28. Supporting Canada’s health workers by improving health workforce research, planning and data

    Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, visited Université de Montréal's l'Extension centre to announce federal funding of nearly $750,000 for Clinique Mauve.

  29. The Government of Canada to make a health announcement

    Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make a health announcement, on behalf of the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health Canada.

  30. Minister Wilkinson to Make a Battery Supply Chain Announcement in British Columbia

    The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will tour a facility and make a funding announcement to support battery supply chains. Media representatives are welcome to join the facility tour.

  31. Government of Canada Announces Support for Ekona Power Inc.’s Clean Hydrogen Development

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a new investment of $1 million from the Energy Innovation Program’s Clean Fuels and Industrial Fuel Switching initiative to Ekona Power Inc. This funding will support Ekona in advancing its methane pyrolysis solution for clean hydrogen production from natural gas. Building on the success of a prior program to develop and test Ekona’s xCaliber™ reactor, which was previously supported by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) through its Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada Program, this project will support further development of the reactor and expand Ekona’s Burnaby test facility.

  32. Canada releases first results from rapid extreme weather event attribution system

    Today, Environment and Climate Change Canada released the first results generated, using its pilot rapid extreme weather event attribution system.

  33. A Quebec company was fined $12,500 for destroying nests of Bank Swallows, a threatened species

    On July 4, 2024, at the Sainte-Anne-des-Monts courthouse, Les Entreprises Énia Lafontaine was ordered by the Court of Québec to pay a fine of $12,500.

  34. Minister Wilkinson to Announce Support for Hydrogen Research and Development in Burnaby

    The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will tour a facility and make a funding announcement to support clean hydrogen research and development. A media scrum will follow.

  35. Environment and Climate Change Canada to hold media availability on results from Rapid Extreme Weather Event Attribution system

    Media representatives are advised that Environment and Climate Change Canada will hold a media availability to release recent results generated by its new Rapid Extreme Weather Event Attribution system.

  36. Environment and Climate Change Canada to hold media availability on current hot weather conditions in Western Canada

    Media representatives are advised that Environment and Climate Change Canada will hold a media availability to answer questions on the current severe hot weather conditions forecasted in Western Canada this week

  37. Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador announce new priority place to conserve species at risk

    Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and the Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, announced the creation of a new priority place for species at risk, the Limestone Landscapes of the Great Northern Peninsula Priority Place in Newfoundland and Labrador

  38. The Government of Canada is taking steps to address plastic waste and pollution from the textile and apparel sector

    Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, launched a consultation to solicit feedback on the development of a roadmap to address plastic waste and pollution from the textile and apparel sector.

  39. Government of Canada Concurs with B.C.'s Approval of Tilbury Marine Jetty Project

    Following a thorough environmental assessment based on science and Indigenous Knowledge, the Government of British Columbia approved the Tilbury Marine Jetty Project on March 27, 2024. Today, the Government of Canada issued its final environmental assessment decision allowing the project to proceed.

  40. Minister Wilkinson to Make a Clean Energy Funding Announcement in Calgary

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will make a funding announcement in Calgary, Alberta.

  41. Canadian Coast Guard welcomes Governor General of Canada as Honorary Chief Commissioner

    For almost 50 years, the Canadian Coast Guard has bestowed the title of Honorary Chief Commissioner to the Governor General of Canada. During today’s ceremony at the Canadian Coast Guard Base in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, was officially welcomed as Honorary Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard.

  42. Government of Canada welcomes Rio Tinto project that will reduce GHG emissions and expand manufacturing of low-carbon aluminum

    Decarbonizing the production of critical minerals and metals is essential to achieving Canada's climate goals. Canada is the fourth-largest producer of primary aluminum in the world.

  43. The Government of Canada introduces new measures to regulate methane emissions from Canadian landfills

    Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced the publication of the proposed Regulations Respecting the Reduction in the Release of Methane (Waste Sector).

  44. Manitoba’s Merit-Based Program: 32 projects approved under first round

    Manitoba’s Merit-Based Program funds projects aimed at the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, including transitions from the combustion of fossil fuels to renewable energy within the province

  45. Federal and Manitoba Government teaming up to help farms and other organizations switch to renewable energy

    Today, 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, was joined by the Honourable Tracy Schmidt, Minister of Environment and Climate Change for Manitoba to announce up to $10.9 million to support a first round of 32 projects that have been approved for funding under Manitoba’s Merit-Based Program

  46. Co-chairs’ Summary: Meeting of federal-provincial-territorial Ministers responsible for conservation, wildlife, and biodiversity – Federal-provincial-territorial Ministers commit to implementing the Global Biodiversity Framework in Canada

    Today, federal, provincial, and territorial ministers and representatives responsible for conservation, wildlife, and biodiversity, met in Ottawa to renew their commitment toward enhancing nature conservation and sustainable use of nature in Canada

  47. List of 22 Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk projects 2024-2025

    List of 22 Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk projects 2024–2025

  48. Government of Canada announces funding for Indigenous communities to protect species at risk and their habitats

    Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced up to $6 million in funding over the next three years through the Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk to support 49 conservation projects across Canada

  49. List of 27 Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk projects 2023–2024

    List of 27 Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk projects 2023–2024

  50. UPDATE: Minister Guilbeault to participate at the Great Lakes Sustainable Growth Forum

    Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will deliver a keynote speech at the Great Lakes Sustainable Growth Forum